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Ear and body piercing in a clean, calm setup, with clear advice on jewellery and aftercare.
A good piercing is mostly about the things you don’t see: a clean setup, correct placement for your anatomy, jewellery that suits a fresh piercing, and clear aftercare. We take the same care with a first lobe piercing as with a tattoo.
Common requests include ear lobes, helix, tragus and other cartilage piercings, and nose piercings. If you have something specific in mind, message us with the piercing you want and we’ll confirm whether we do it and which jewellery suits it.
What to expect
- We check placement with you in the mirror and mark it before anything else
- Fresh, sterile equipment for every piercing
- Jewellery chosen for healing first, style second
- Aftercare explained in person and given to you in writing
Aftercare in short
- Clean twice a day with sterile saline; don't twist or turn the jewellery
- Keep hands, phones, hair products and pillowcases clean around it
- Avoid swimming pools and lakes until it has healed
- If it's red, hot or painful after the first few days, message us
Healing times
Ear lobe
6 to 8 weeks
Ear cartilage
Several months
Nose
Several months
Typical ranges. Everyone heals differently, so keep up aftercare until it feels completely normal.
Piercing questions
Does piercing hurt?
There’s a quick, sharp pinch as the needle passes through, then a warm, dull ache. Lobes are the easiest; cartilage feels firmer and stays tender for longer.
Do you use a needle or a gun?
Ask us when you book and we’ll explain exactly how your piercing will be done and why. Message us on WhatsApp with the piercing you want.
How long does a piercing take to heal?
Lobes usually settle in six to eight weeks. Cartilage and nose piercings take several months. Healing times vary from person to person, so keep up aftercare until it feels completely normal.
When can I change the jewellery?
Wait until it’s fully healed. Changing too early is the most common cause of irritation. Come back to the studio and we’ll check it and help you change it.
More from the studio
Have an idea? Let's draw it.
Send a reference and the placement on WhatsApp, or book a consultation at the studio. Either way, nothing is inked until you’ve approved the drawing.