Piercing
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Our piercer Jacky is available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm.
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We recommend setting up a consult with our piercer so she can check out your anatomy for any of the piercings on this list. we can discuss potential risks, complications or alternatives.
We recommend to get an anatomy check for these specific piercings: Navel (belly button) , Industrial, Eyebrow, Bridge, Vertical labret, Philtrum, Forward helix.
A professional piercer will NEVER perform a piercing that they deem to be unsafe for you. Sometimes we are able to figure out a similar look that is safer and will heal!
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Appointment times can vary depending on the number of piercings getting done and your specific needs, but most take no longer than 30 minutes.
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We offer a range of piercings for a range of ages! Please email or call us and we can give you the run down.
If you are under the age of 18: Notarized Paperwork will be required, as well as a government issued ID for the minor (such as a birth certificate, passport, or drivers license) A parent or legal guardian must be present for the piercing. Our waiver for the minor is on our website.
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Our piercer will not accept outside jewelry to pierce with, we only pierce with high quality jewelry provided in studio. This is to ensure proper healing and safety measures during the whole process!
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We always highly recommend that clients do research about the piercing they are thinking of getting; healing time and requirements are different from piercing-to-piercing, and everyones body anatomy is different. It is important to understand what piercing is right, or not right, for you!
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Piercing aftercare: New piercings should be cleaned twice daily for the entire healing period. Do not over clean your piercing. make sure to keep your piercing clean and dry so your body can heal. Use a sterile saline spray (such as neilmed saline solution which we offer in studio for purchase) plain water is safe to clean with as well!
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When healing lip, cheek, philtrum, or tongue piercings, rinse your mouth with water after eating, drinking, or smoking. If you use mouth wash go for an alcohol free option but plain water is much better for healing. avoid whitening tooth paste as well and make sure to get proper downsizing during your healing process.
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Do not use alcohol and peroxide: These are too harsh for long-term use and can actually slow healing.
Do not use Neosporin or triple antibiotic ointments: These are not meant or puncture wounds and can hold bacteria due to excess moisture.
Do not touch or rotate your fresh piercings: The only time you should be touching your piercing is with clean hands and when you are cleaning the piercing. Keep your hands off!
Do not be surprised by bleeding or bruising: You may get a little bit of bleeding after being pierced its not uncommon for bruising either.
Do not go swimming with a healing piercing: its crucial to give your body time to heal before going into the pool or ocean to reduce the risk of infection and irritation in the first few months of healing.
Do not be afraid to ask for help: Our piercer is always willing to answer any questions or concerns you may be having. Everyone heals differently so your experience wont be the same as other people.
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You should expect some swelling with new piercings, often starting immediately and lasting over several weeks. it is important to get more snug fitting jewelry inserted after the initial swelling has gone down. This is what we refer to as “downsizing” the jewelry in a piercing.
most piercings should be downsized in 4-6 weeks oral piercings should be downsized within 2-3 weeks and may need multiple downsizings.
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Your healing experience may be different than what is listed below. Some may heal quicker some may take longer to heal this is just suggested lengths!
Ear lobes- 3-4 months
Ear cartilage-9 months to a year
Eyebrow- 5-6 months
nostril- 6 months to a year
septum- 5-6 months
bridge- 4-5 months
lip-5-6 months
nipples- 9 months to a year
navels- 6 months to a year
Age requirements for piercings
Please be aware for anyone ages 8-12 a booked appointment will be required along with a non-refundable $30 deposit. The deposit will come off the final price once the piercing is preformed. If the piercing is not preformed the deposit will be kept due to set up fees and time.
Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Lobes- 8+ (Ages 8-12 an appointment is required)
Helix(any)- 13+
Tragus- 13+
Flat- 13+
Rook- 13+
Daith- 14+
Industrial- 15+
Conch- 13+
Nostril- 13+
Septum- 15+
Lip- 14+
Nipples- 18+
Bridge- 18+
Navel- 15+
Piercing Fees
Prices DO NOT include jewelry
We currently offer implant grade titanium options only.
Lobes(Ages 13+) -$30 ea./$60 pair
Childrens Lobes (Ages 8-12)- $40 ea./$80 Pair
Tragus-$60
Conch-$60
Industrial-$100
Rook-$65
Daith-$65
Helix(vertical, hidden forward)-$60
Flat-$60
Navel/Floating Navel-$65
Nipples-$60 ea./$120 pair
Body
Ear
Face
Bridge-$80
Lip-$60 ea./$120 pair
Septum-$80
Vertical labret-$60
Eyebrow-$60
Nostril-$60 ea./$120 pair
We do not offer the following piercings: Genitals, Dermals, Tongues of any kind, or Surface Piercings.
Booking Process:
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Our piercer is mainly on a walk in only basis but she accepts appointments.
Please see the booking page above! Make sure to fill out all of the information requested.
Message Jacky on her instagram directly for any questions/specific days you’d like to book.//@stabsbyjacky
Feel free to call us, we can take piecing appointments over the phone, and we can also answer any questions you might have!
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We will respond to all requests within 24-48 hrs.
Please be on the lookout in your email as we will sometimes need more information from you.
If you don’t hear from us… please double check “all mail”, spam or other in your inbox, as sometimes messages can get lost. Please always feel free to call or reach out again as well!
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If you are making an appointment, you can generally expect to get in the same week/same day. We do take walk-ins everyday that our piercer is in, so if you want to get in the same day, we always suggest to just walk on in!
Be aware that summer is our busiest season!
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Our age requirements are on the website under “what are the age requirements for piercing?” which you can find above! we only require an appointment for 8-12 years old.
Please email or call us and we can give you the run down. Notarized Paperwork will be required for anyone under the age of 18.
Day of Appointment:
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Make sure you treat yourself well before the appointment- get a good nights sleep, eat, and stay hydrated. Make sure you don’t bring too much food with you, as eating is NOT allowed in the procedure room.
Please arrive clean and sober!
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No one under the age of 18 is allowed to be in the studio unless they are getting a service. So please keep guests 18+ unless they are also getting pierced.
To ensure all of our clients and artists have a great time, we ask that clients please bring one emotional support person, only if necessary. This eliminates the stress of many people coming in and out of the shop during a session. We appreciate your cooperation!
We ask that clients please do not bring their pets and children per Delaware state law.
Only 1 guest is allowed back in the piercing room per session.
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Please be prepared to fill out paperwork, some sort of ID is required (drivers license, state identification, passport, birth certificate).
If you are a minor, please bring notarized paperwork.
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Arrive to your appointment on time, so you will have plenty of time to discuss the piercing with the piercer!
Fill out the paperwork and hang tight, the piercer will take it from here!
We will choose jewelry and go over options that will best suit you!
Healing Process/Aftercare:
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Some local bleeding, swelling, tenderness, bruising and itching, after the initial piercing.
During the healing process, some itching, discoloration, secretion of white-yellow fluid, and crust on jewelry.
If you have any questions or need clarification, give us a call!
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Please call or seek a medical professional or speak with the piecer if you experience…
Severe redness and swelling.
Have symptoms that worsen or last for more than a week.
Have a large amount of thick discharge that is green, grey, yellow or smells bad.
A fever, chills or dizziness.