News — bodymod

When looking for a studio, the main things you should be thinking about it 1) Safety. 2) Jewellery quality. 3) Level of training. 4) Cost.  Safety, meaning things such as hygiene, sterilisation, licensing/registration, are they up to date with things such as first aid, blood borne pathogen training etc...  Jewellery quality - Is there jewellery verifiable? Do they have certificates to prove what they are using? Is it titanium, 14/18k gold or niobium? Is it from a verified company? Is it the correct thread type, or are they using cheaper alternatives like externally threaded? Are they using poor quality coated...

I have recently been getting a lot of enquiries about becoming a piercer which is great! New blood in the industry is something that is always needed to mix things up. However let me first start by saying that piercing isn't just picking up a needle and going for it with another human. A lovely young lady stands out after contacting me as another piercer gave her the information that a piercing course is 'the best route into the industry'. Unfortunately, that just isn't true, and often piercers with little knowledge, or out dated knowledge will think that. Body piercing...

You are 5 years old and tell your parents you want your ears piercing... Doesnt seem like much on the surface, until you pick it apart. Ear piercing is one of the first, if not the first time a child will actually give consent for something to be done to their body. This is a huge time, and we think it is something that deserves so much more lime light.  It is important for the child to fully understand what is going to be going on before, during and after the procedure. Not just to stop them being scared, but...

I have seen a lot of posts online as well as the odd comment (after recieving our service however..... we do not get quationed any more :P) in regards to piercing prices. Not just with us, but in general. I thought I would make this blog post to try and explain why we charge, what we do. I have 19 years of experience. In that time I have done medical training, worked for the NHS, as well as done extra course directly related to body piercing and updating techniques. So, you are paying for experience, training and my extensive knowledge....