• First 3 lobes – 6 months + when using a gun to pierce. 8 years + When using a needle to pierce. 16 or under will need a parent or legal guardian present. All ages will need to be able to sit still for the hole process to allow me to pierce the ears safely. 
• Belly button, Nose & Cartilage piercings – 14 years + with a parent or legal guardian present. 
• Eyebrow & Upper or Lower Lip piercings – 16 + with a parent or legal guardian present.
• Nipple piercings – 18 + with ID.

Can’t not have the treatment done.

• If you have any sore, open or active skin conditions that is on or around the piercing area or could spread to the piercing such as… psoriasis, eczema, acne, impetigo, dermatitis.
• If your are prone to keloid scaring.
• If you have a skin lesion in the way of the piercing area.
• If you have any bleeding abnormalities such as Haemophilia or Thrombocytopenia.
• If you are on any Blood Thinning Medication? Anticoagulants such as Warfarin, Heparin, Clexane Or Dabigatron. High doses of Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac (NB Prophylactic slow release Aspirin at 75 mg day or less is acceptable).
• Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy for Cancer, Leukaemia, Myeloma or Lymphoma.
• Have an allergy to stainless steel, nickel or anaesthetics.
• If you have Heart Disease.
• If you have HIV, aids or Hepatitis.

• Epilepsy
• Transplant Anti-Rejection Drugs
• Thyroid Disease
• Hypertension (High blood pressure treated with medication)
• Cancer – after 12 months
• Pacemaker
• Acute or Chronic Kidney Disease
• Angina
• Von Willibrands Disease
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) an autoimmune disease often referred to simply as “Lupus”.

Will require a waiting period 

• Pregnancy or breast feeding.
• Open wounds or sores in the treatment area – Wait until the skin is fully healed and healthy.
• Irritated, inflamed or sensitive skin in treatment area – Wait until the skin is fully healed & healthy.
• Previous piercing in the area being pierced – Wait 6 weeks.
• Has had new 3 + new piercings – Wait 6 weeks.
• Have a infection or general Health is low – Wait until you are fully fit and healthy.
• Have taken drugs or alcohol – Wait 24hrs.
• If you have had Chemical Peels, Dermabrasion, Laser Skin Resurfacing or any other cosmetic treatment in the area of treatment. – Wait 2 – 6 weeks.
• Acute fungal infections – Wait until the condition has cleared until having your treatment.
• Active Herpes simplex (Cold Sores) – wait 2 weeks until its healed and use antiviral medication a few days before and continue a week after treatment.

Extras

• If you are under the age of 16 then you will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will sign the permission on your behalf.
• If you or your child has a history of fainting please inform me during the booking of your appointment. (this can be worked around)
• If you or your child is unable to sit still during the process and/or make the treatment unsafe to carry out in any way then I will end treatment.

• A nice warm welcome and a consultation form to filled out by you or the parent or legal Guardian of the child who is under the age of 16.
• A friendly discussion to talk about the treatment, what piercing you are interesting in having and a chat about any health issues that I need to be made aware of.
• A clean environment with all tools and piercings to to be concealed in a pre-sterilisation packets that will be opened Infront of you and for me to have full PEE on ready to carry out a safe treatment.
• Time for you to look and decide what jewellery you or your child will want. 
• The chance to view and change as many times as you want, the placing of your piercings using a dotted pen.
• IF using a gun: The use of my specialised piercing earrings, which are pre sterilised cartridge that are loaded directly into the piercing instrument without ever being touched by me.
• If using a needle: The use of pre-sterilised packet tools, needles and jewellery what will be opened Infront of you.
• Optional Stress balls. 
• After the treatment is done. A optional but recommended free lollipop or mini chocolate to help maintain your surgy levels.
• For little ones. A free tiara and wand or medal and ‘If requested in advance’ a Just had my ears pierced certificate will.
• Extra time to take pictures. 
• Then discuss aftercare and payment. (You will also receive a free aftercare solution bottle to take home & be sent all the aftercare by email)
• Depending on the piercing a free follow up & downsizing appointment 6 weeks later. The chance to upgrade the jewellery (if in stock).
• A friendly text message will be sent 4 weeks later to check up on yours or your child’s piercing. 

In Preparation for ear piercing treatments, I suggest the following:

• To have eaten a sugary snack like a chocolate bar at least 30 minutes before your appointment and to be well hydrated. (especially if you or your child are new to piercings or have a history of fainting)
• If you are taking a child please make them aware of the process and the fact it will hurt. This will make the experience easier especially when coming to the second hole.  

Things to avoid

• Do not twist, play of overly touch your piercing. This can cause swelling and infection.
• Be careful not to get shampoo, conditioner or other body wash, gels or creams in your piercing as this can sting and cause irritation. If this happens, just rise the area with water.
• Do not change your piercing for a minimum of 6 weeks (cartilage piercings 3-4 months) and if the area still feels tender then I recommend keeping the piercing in for another 3 -4 months.
• If you have been pierced with a longer bar and need to downsize the piercing then please feel free to come back to me 6 weeks later and I will do this for you. (This would be discussed within your appointment).
• If you decide to take the piercing out be sure to put another one back in the same day within the first two years of having the piercing done. This is to stop the piercing from closing up.
• When the piercing is fully healed be cautious of new jewellery you buy. Be sure it’s the same size so the piercing tunnel doesn’t shrink or feel inflamed if stretched. Be cautious the jewellery isn’t made from cheap metal as this can cause some peoples skins to inflame.

What to apply 

• With the aftercare solution apply directly on the piercing (front and back). Then with clean fingers carefully rub the solution in. If the piercing is in hard to reach areas (cartilage piercing) then apply the solution to a clean cotton bud (one with no lose cotton fibres). Clean around one side of the piercing and then turn the cotton bud around and use a new fresh side to clean the other side. You might need to repeat this process with a new cotton bud if the area is crusty.
• Use the aftercare solution 2-5 time a day for 6 weeks. Do not exceed more than 5 times a day as this can irritate the area. After 6 weeks drop the cleaning routine to 2-3 times a day for another 6 weeks and if the area feel irritated or inflamed more on some days then increase the cleaning back to 2-5 times a day. After this only use the solution if the area flares up.

Any worries or questions you might have then please don’t hesitate to ask. 

• Free Aftercare bottle, per person.
• Free tiara and wand or medal for your little ones.
• Free certificate ‘Just had my ears pierced’ (when asked in advance) for your little ones.
• Free aftercare leaflet.
• 4 week text check up 
• Extra time to take pictures and even videos so you can remember yours or your child’s experience.  

Adults piercings 

• If you are nervous then come with a friend that can give you some moral support. 
• Use a travel or pile pillow to sleep on where your ear can rest inside with out the piercing getting knocked. 
• When deciding what to have use Pinterest or google images to look at multiple piercing on different shape body parts to get a good idea of what it would look like.

For your child

• Something along that you can use as a distraction for example a soft toy they love? or a sweet/chocolate? This might give them comfort and something to focus on when it comes to piercing the second ear.
• I also see a lot of parents that have planned to do something fun after their child’s piercing and this gives the child a bit more incentive to power through for example go for a ice cream (the beach is at the end of my road) or able to watch there favourite movie that night, you know your child best and what might motivate them.