State issued ID, drivers license, learners permit, or US passport. We require that the ID be physically present, pictures, copies, emailed documents, etc are not permitted. In regards to military ID, Title 18, US Code Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701 makes it illegal to create a photocopy of your military ID, so please bring something we can make a copy of! If your ID is from another country, please call the shop for details regarding what we are looking for. In all cases, ID’s must be valid, or if they are expired, not expired for more than 1 year with all pertinent information still visible.

We will need your ID every time you come in for a new piercing, we do not keep that information on file.

First, it is important to know that the youngest age we can work with for any piercing services, consultations, jewelry changes, etc, is 15. We will need some kind of state issued ID from both the minor and a birth parent. This includes: state issued ID, learners permit, drivers license, or US passport. We are unable to take copies, pictures, or digital renditions of any forms if ID, we will need the certified original physical document from both the minor and the parent. The information we are looking for is age (15+), as well as the same last name and address between the minor and the birth parent bringing them in. If either of these two pieces of information do not match for any reason, or if you are using a form of ID that does not include address (like a passport) we will also need an original birth certificate. While it is not preferred, we can take a physical copy of a school ID issued within the last two years in conjunction with an original birth certificate. Again, please no copies, pictures on your phone, emailed documents, etc. We need the original. We generally offer in-house notarization for the paperwork required, making it a more convenient experience.

In the case of legal name changes and/or preferred names (most frequently found on school IDs), the appropriate documentation will need to be provided. Please call the shop for more information regarding what we are looking for in these cases, but do rest assured we will always address you by your chosen name.

In the case of adoption and fostering, please call the shop for more information. We are unable to allow step-parents to sign consent forms for their step-children, regardless of how long the step parent has been around in the life of the child.

We do not require notarization or ID for minors to do a consultation, jewelry change, or removal of jewelry, except in the case of proving that the age of the minor is at least 15.

Your piercing will be an open wound for the first 2 months for first and second sets of lobes, and 3+ months or so for everything else. To reduce the risk for infection please do not expose your piercing to any open body of water including the pool/lake/river/ocean/hot tub/etc (chlorinated or not) for at least the full first three months. Of all the things that genuinely concern us as far as true infection is concerned open bodies of water are #1. If you want a piercing to show off for the summer starting it in February or March is a great idea! If you missed that mark but still want to enjoy the water through the summer we highly recommend waiting until pools close for the summer to start your new piercing.

Getting a new piercing takes some energy! It doesn’t need to be a huge feast, but eating a good meal within 2-4 hours of getting a new piercing will help your body deal with the endorphin dump that comes along with any new work we do for you. Get in some proteins, fats, and carbs, and veggies. It helps to give your body the resources it needs to help prevent feelings of dizziness and nausea, helping you feel stable and confident as you are leaving the studio. Being hydrated is always an excellent choice, and helps to maintain your blood pressure so it doesn’t drop during moments of stress and anxiety.

Well, nothing we do here is totally devoid of sensation. Most people get the pre-piercing jitters, and can get pretty creative with the idea of what it will feel like and begin imagining the worst. I promise, what you are imagining is FAR more uncomfortable than the piercing itself. The anticipation is worse than the event. Piercings are quick, taking only seconds until the jewelry is in and we are all done, and we are well known for having gentle hands. Our goal is to walk you through everything that is happening with your body so you aren’t surprised by anything. We will talk you through breathing exercises that help to calm the body and center the mind. Your only job while getting pierced is to keep up on smooth, slow, even breathing. Before you know it, you’re done! It is extremely common for people to sit up after a piercing and say “Really? That was it?! I was so worried it was going to be terrible!”. We call piercings shiny pinches :)

Currently, the waitlist will remain closed until we can open our own studio or find another studio to work in. For general information though, read on!

There are some things you should know about how the waitlist works.

First, you cannot join the waitlist if the list is closed. It could be closed for a number of reasons, including it being a day the piercer is not in studio, the studio is not open yet, or the estimated wait has exceeded the hours of operation for the studio. In the case of the list being closed because the estimated wait has exceeded our hours of operation, you are always welcome to call the shop to see if you can get added to the list. It’s not always possible, but it’s always worth the try! This is especially true for individuals having a piercing emergency.

Second, please look at what place in line you’ll be and be ready to be at the shop when you are first, or even second, in line. This helps us keep the list moving and helps minimize wait times for everyone. We understand that it’s not always feasible to plan things so perfectly though, so in the case that you are first in line but still more than 10 minutes away, we reserve the right to serve the next person in line if they are available. If you are going to be more than 30 minutes, we also reserve the right to remove you from the list, or to move you down the list. We will not move clients down the list more than once if they are unable to make it in when it is their turn. We appreciate your understanding as we do our best to get everyone served.

Third, while it’s uncommon, it can happen that a service takes longer than predicted, which can skew the estimated wait time for everyone after them. If this happens towards the end of the day, and folks have gotten on the list after them, it is possible that we will not be able to serve everyone that day that has gotten on the list. We always do our best to get everyone through, but if we are unable to achieve that goal, our front desk will call everyone that we are unable to help and let them know that unfortunately we will not be able to serve them that day. We will be back in studio soon, though, and will be happy to help you then!

Fourth, and finally, getting on the waitlist is only valid for the day you joined. We do not roll over the client list to the next day. If we are unable to serve you the day you joined the list, or if you cancelled, you’ll have to rejoin the list when it’s open next.