Why do you need a professional?

Disclaimer: While some people think its ok to pierce themselves or to get a piercing done with a piercing gun like they use at the mall, we don’t agree! Piercing yourself can leave you at risk for infection, scarring, and a piercing that might reject. Getting your new piercing done by a piercing gun can be dangerous too. Piercing guns often come into contact with the body during use and aren’t sterilized between piercings so there is a big risk for germs, not to mention a piercing that is off center and more painful than it needs to be.

A trained piercer is experienced and can help give you the information you need so that you are relaxed during the process. You don’t want to have anxiety about the piercing process or your healing journey.
A professional, experienced piercer can help you decide the right size jewelry for your anatomy and can identify any problems you may have with a piercing before you get it. Be sure to ask them plenty of questions if you have them. That’s what they’re there for.
A professional piercer will explain everything that’s going to happen before, during and after your piercing so you won’t get any surprises. Again, this can lessen the anxiety of getting a piercing.
An experienced piercer will have a portfolio of past work for you to check out so you know you’re working with someone who will do a great job. They will likely have reviews online that will help you choose your piercer, too. Definitely do your research and don’t settle for the first shop you find.
A reputable piercing shop that has been open for a while will have a better selection of safe, high-quality jewelry. This is important because poor quality jewelry is a sure fire way to end up with one daunting healing journey.
Licensed, experienced piercers use professional, sterilized equipment. They use an autoclave for sterilization, NEVER reuse disposable supplies, and know the rules and regulations of their trade to meet health and state guidelines.
Professional piercers thoroughly clean and prep their workspace to lower the risk of infection before, during, and after your piercing.
Professional piercers have years of experience and training that will help to ensure that your piercing looks perfect on you. Proper spacing and placement is key! They have a wealth of knowledge on piercing anatomy and can help you achieve the best outcome.
A professional piercer will teach you about the aftercare for your piercing so that it heals properly. They’ll give you an idea of how long healing should take, best practices, and signs that you may be experiencing an infection.
A professional shop with trained piercers will be able to offer you the aftercare products you need so that you leave the shop with everything necessary to take care of your fresh piercing as it heals.