What is a "needle" piercing?
All professional piercers use sterile, hollow, beveled needles that are manufactured specifically for piercing. A needle piercing is performed using a needle and then a taper to transfer the jewelry. All tools/markers are one-time use, sterile, and disposable. Being able to pierce with a needle requires signifcant training to understand which size jewelry, gauge and length of the post to use for each piercing. The metal used in a fresh piercing is extremely important and is
What kind of earrings do you offer?
Having the best and easiest healing experience requires the use of quality metals. Nickel-free, implant grade titanium threadless flat back posts are paired with high quality gem tops in implant grade titanium or 14k/18k gold. A variety of stones in cubic zirconia, moissanite, natural and lab diamonds are available. Implant grade titanium posts only come from APP (Association of Piercing Professionals) approved vendors to guarantee metal authenticity.
Do you offer numbing cream?
Numbing cream is NOT offered at the studio however clients may purchase their own topical lidocaine and apply to the lobes at least 30 minutes before the appointment. It's important to stress that topical lidocaine only numbs the outer layers of skin therefore the quick pinch from the needle puncture will still be felt. It can be compared to a vaccination with most children reporting minimal pain (1.5-2 on the pain scale). There is no lasting residual pain from piercing ear