Piercing
Prices, age limits and what to bring with you. If the piercing you want is not listed, ring us on 07925 225122 and ask.
Before you come in
Bring photo ID. You will be asked for it whatever your age. A passport or driving licence is best.
All oral piercings include a free jewellery downsize once the swelling settles, excluding the smiley and tongue web.
We reserve the right to refuse a piercing at any time.
Age limits
Nipple and dermal piercings.
Tongue, surface bars, navel, and all ear and facial areas.
At our discretion and only with a parent or guardian present. Please ring first so we can talk it through.
Ear lobes only, with a parent or guardian present throughout.
Prices
Jewellery is included. Prices are per piercing unless the listing says otherwise.
Looking after a new piercing
The short version: keep it clean, leave it alone, and ring us if anything worries you.
Cleaning
Do not touch or twist your piercing with your fingers, even with clean hands. The less it is prodded, the quicker it heals, which is why a cleaning spray works so well.
Clean three to five times a day around the entry and exit points, then use a clean cotton bud to lift off anything visibly dirty or crusty.
For tongue and other oral piercings, gargle two or three times a day with an alcohol-free antibacterial mouthwash. Gargle after smoking, and avoid dairy. We stock Prontolind if you want it.
Infection
A piercing is a fresh wound, so keep it clean at all times. Followed properly, the aftercare will get you healed quickly and completely. Left dirty or cleaned only now and then, it can become infected.
Swelling
Some swelling is normal and we always leave space on the jewellery for it. If it swells more than 2 to 3mm, or the bar starts to look too short, come back and we will fit something longer before it causes problems.
Tongue piercings are always started on a long bar. Come back after one to two weeks once the swelling has gone down and we will fit a shorter one. Sucking on ice helps; keep avoiding dairy.
Migration and rejection
All surface piercings carry a chance of rejection. Some move through the skin over time, and in extreme cases the jewellery grows out altogether. Eyebrow, belly and tragus piercings are more prone to it than most. It is not dangerous or painful, but it can leave a small scar.
Check the balls
Every two or three days, check that the threaded balls are tight. Cleaning, clothes and skin all work them loose.
Everyday knocks
Obvious trauma is pulling or catching the jewellery on something. The less obvious kind is clothing rubbing all day, or an ear pressed into a pillow all night.
Rinse shampoo, conditioner and styling product out of a healing ear properly. Wear loose clothing in the early weeks, and keep waistbands and heavy belts off a fresh navel piercing.