Our philosophy is simple:  Let your body do its job ! 

Our immune systems are designed to heal our bodies, so try not to interfere with the natural process.

Keeping yourself clean and healthy is the easiest way to make certain your piercing heals properly - The best piercing aftercare is self-care! 

We ensure that our piercings are performed with upmost care and attention to the highest standard of sterility, but if your piercing is neglected or consistently irritated by bad habits it will almost certainly fail to heal. 

CLEANING YOUR PIERCing

We’ve found that there are no products that will make your piercing heal faster, so do not use any solutions advertised as piercing aftercare products. 

The best way to keep your piercing clean and healthy is to not touch it! You do not need to move, turn, or twist the jewelry to clean your piercing 

Thoroughly rinse your piercing with warm, running water at least once daily.

The easiest way is to simply add an extra 2-3  minute rinse at the end of your shower - This should soften and loosen any of the dry, crusty matter that typically forms on or around the  jewelry during healing 

Do not pick at this dried matter or try to use a Q-tip or cotton swab to remove it - Your body is creating a protective layer similar to a scab, and picking it off will irritate the piercing and may cause bleeding. 

You may also use a sterile saline solution to rinse your piercing, but DO NOT USE any other product, solution, chemicals, oils, etc. to clean your piercing ! 

It is then important to keep your new piercing dry after rinsing.

Moisture can harbor bacteria, keep the skin delicate, and/or cause more crusty matter to form.

It is best to use a hair dryer on the cool setting to blow dry the area, but you could also use sterile non-woven gauze or a clean paper towel to gently pat dry. 

Be sure to keep wet hair away from ear piercings and avoid tucking your hair in a way that interacts the jewelry. 

Be careful not to bump or snag the jewelry on things like hair, towels, clothing, etc. 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW UP WITH US IN 4-6 WEEKS  

We suggest a check-up around one month after getting pierced to adjust your jewelry. 

The jewelry we use for new piercings is extra long and/or wide to accommodate any initial swelling.

We will most likely “downsize” your jewelry during your check up.

This new piece of jewelry will fit more closely to your anatomy and be less likely to get bumped or snagged.  

If you do not downsize, you may have trouble healing your piercing long-term.

Continually snagging the jewelry, sleeping/laying on the piercing, or accumulating a build-up of debris on the jewelry can lead to an irritation bump or  compromise the angle of the piercing. 

Not all piercings require downsizing, but we still suggest coming in for a check-up on the wellbeing of your piercing. 

TIPS AND TRICKS

Healthy body = healthy piercings ! 

There’s no “magic” that will make a piercing heal  faster, but taking care of yourself will help your piercing heal as quickly as possible. Things like your sleeping habits, stress levels, and diet will all directly affect how happy your piercings are - so try  to love yourself and your piercings will love you back :)  

Keep it clean! - Make sure things like pillowcases, clothing, and  anything else that may come in contact with your piercing are clean. 

Avoid sleeping on your piercing  - If you sleep on your side, you can use a travel (neck) pillow or roll a clean T shirt into a donut shape or to keep pressure off your ear piercings. 

If it hurts, leave it alone! 

New piercings can easily become irritated, so it’s normal to experience sensitivity for the first few months of healing.

If your piercing feels uncomfortable please try to avoid touching it or over-cleaning the area.  

Stop in for a check-up if you are having any kind of discomfort or have any questions or concerns!  

HOW LONG DO PIERCINGS TAKE TO HEAL? 

Everyone heals differently, but most piercings take at least 3-6 months to fully heal.

There are many factors that affect healing, so your piercing may take longer and that’s okay!  Piercings are a lesson in patience  

WHEN CAN I WEAR A RING? 

We suggest wearing a stud or barbell for the full duration of healing - we rarely use rings as initial jewelry in piercings.

With this in mind, we suggest waiting a full 6 months before wearing a ring in  your new piercing.

Putting in a ring too soon will irritate your  piercing and an irritation bump may start to form, so please be  patient!