News — bodymod

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....

So, as you know we are primarily a body piercing studio! And bringing you some amazing jewellery is on our list of things to add to the site. Its a work in progress, as at the minute we are in the process of getting some really big jewellery companies on board. This is exciting for us, as it is not something that has been seen in the local area for a VERY long time. We have already made some huge changes, including swapping over from the usual cannula needles to blades, we also spent money on having the sterilisation room...