Things people usually ask.

We welcome walk-ins during business hours and usually have availability, but booking in advance guarantees your spot — especially on weekends. You can reserve online through our booking link or call us directly.

Clients under 18 being pierced must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the entire appointment, and both the minor and the guardian must provide ID (acceptable forms include a driver's license, state ID, passport, or birth certificate for the minor).  We pierce minors for standard lobe piercings. For other placements, please call ahead to discuss or see our booking page.

We only use implant-grade ASTM F136 titanium, solid 14k or 18k gold, or implant-grade niobium for initial piercings. These materials are inert, hypoallergenic, and the safest options for healing tissue. We don't use surgical steel, sterling silver, or mystery alloys.

We generally don't pierce with client-supplied jewelry because we can't verify material safety or ensure proper sizing. If you have a specific piece you love, bring it in and we'll take a look — if it meets our standards, we'll do our best to accommodate.

Pricing varies based on placement and jewelry selection. The service fee starts at $30, and jewelry starts at $40 for titanium and $65+ for solid gold. We'll give you a full quote before we start — no surprises.

True infections involve spreading redness, warmth, swelling, and yellow-green discharge accompanied by fever. Most "infected-looking" piercings are actually irritation bumps caused by movement, trauma, or improper aftercare — and they're very manageable. If you're unsure, come see us before taking any action. We don't charge for checkups.

Not until it's fully healed — which is longer than most people expect. For lobes, that's at least 4 months; for cartilage and most other placements, 6+ months. Changing jewelry too early is the #1 cause of healing complications. Come in and we'll downsize or swap for you safely.

Yes. We're happy to help with jewelry changes on fully healed piercings regardless of where they were done. We'll assess the placement and recommend appropriately sized, quality jewelry.