Whether you’re a newbie or have gotten a couple of piercings before, the below points would help you find the perfect shop to work with. Read ahead to find out more.
Experience
You might have heard the saying before – there is no substitute for experience. This is especially true when it comes to piercings. What type of work do you want done? The studio should not only have artists that have been in the game for a while, but also experts in the type of piercing you want.
Think about it; the tongue is much more sensitive than other parts of the body. Piercing it compared to the ear would be different.
A Piercing Gun
If the store you’re interested in pierces clients with guns, you need to stay away. The guns are hard to sanitize. In a lot of countries, and most states in the US, their use has been banned.
If you’re interested in something like a daith piercing, you need to check how it’s done.
Proper Sterilization
There are multiple tools that have to be used to pierce someone. As they’ve been used on multiple people, you wouldn’t want pathogens to pass and infect you. If the tools the studio uses has not been sterilized well, you’ll likely get sick. Make note of the sterilization methods used. The best shops would utilize steam as well as pressure.
The shop should have files on the tests they’ve conducted to know that their autoclave (cleaning device) is doing its job. Hopefully, the shop would ask you if you’d want to see them before you even ask.
Functionality
The best shops let you kill multiple birds with one stone. A lot of studios that provide piercings also offer tattoos. Look at their tattoo and other service selection. Will you be able to get something cool like a white ink tattoo done? Or would their work just be basic?
Licenses & Qualifications
To ensure you’d be safe, you’d not only have to work with someone that uses thorough sterilization, but you’d need to work with a studio that has a lot of licenses and certifications. This would ensure that they know what they’re doing.
Price of Services
Of course, we have to talk about price. No one wants to pay more than they should. Depending on where and how big of a piercing you want, you could be spending a lot. It’s a good idea to always look around. You’d find a store that offers services at an affordable rate.
Final Thoughts
When it comes to finding the perfect studio to get your piercing done, there are probably many to choose from near you. The best places would have many licenses and qualifications. They should also be sterilizing their equipment well and not be using guns for the job. The US and several countries have banned the use of piercing guns. They are very hard to clean and can be used as a weapon.