Vault 101’s Five Things To Know Before Getting Pierced.

BLOG! Hey Vault 101 fans today we are here again, with 5 helpful things you should be taking into consideration before getting pierced. We know that the thought of getting a piercing can be quite daunting or emotional, I myself a 27 year old still get a few butterflies on the way to my local piercing studio. Before we start if there is any information we have missed or if you have any other questions feel free to use our contact page here at Vault 101 and we will get back to you as soon as we can. 😁

1.Finding a reputable piercing studio.

Before getting your piercing whether it is your very first piercing, your first in a long time or even your first in a new town finding a good studio for getting you piercing should be a main priority, the last thing you want is an infection. Thankfully in 2017 this is easier then ever, through the power of the internet you can easily research studios in your local area using online reviews and checking there social network sites. A better way to find out will be the old fashioned way, word of mouth. Check in with friends and family about any concerns you have as they may have had a bad experience or hopefully a great one.

2.Piercing age limitations for children.

If you are looking to get your first piercing there are some restrictions here in the UK. If you are looking to take your son or daughter, niece or nephew or a little brother or sister are some age guide lines to consider. With a parent or guardians consent, you can get children’s earlobes pierced at 5 years old. Most other ear piercings require you to be 13 years old, as well as your belly button and nostril, Lip, septum and tongue piercings have an age requirement of 16 years old as well as the male nipple, female nipples can only be pierced after 18 years old. If you are in your late teens and do not require adult consent please be sure to bring identification with you, a drivers licence or a passport are the best forms of identification. Your college or university I.D card may not be enough, and if the studio thinks you are under age, they have every right to turn you away.

3.Piercing pain & tolerance.

Pain will differ from person to person, but make no mistake chances are it will hurt. And not just the initial piercing, but for many weeks and even months later. The main factors causing pain will be the gauge of the piercing and the area being pierced. The important thing to remember is piercing is a very quick process, once you feel the needle it’s over. If you have any concerns talk to a professional and they should help clear up any anxiety.

4.It may not look like the photo or even be possible at all.

Sometimes its just not possible to get the piercing you are looking for; this can be for a number of reasons, such as your ear not having enough of a curve to fit a barbell or your belly button being an “outie” making it difficult or impossible to get a belly bar piercing. Sometimes this happens and it sucks, but just remember to talk to your piercer and they can help recommend what you can and can’t get, what’s possible and what’s not.

If you do manage to get the piercing it is important to remember that it probably won’t look like you want it to straight away, it needs time to heal and your body needs time to adapt to the fact that you just put a new hole in it. But with proper care and attention it should start to look like you want it to after a few weeks or a couple months.

5. Consuming any alcohol is a bad idea. A glass of wine with dinner is fine, but going out with the gang and partying till the morning hours and drinking large amounts isn’t  ideal. Alcohol thins your blood causing more bleeding and bruising to the area around your piercing. This increases the risk of pain swelling and infection. Once your piercer smells the alcohol of you, you will be turned away and left disappointed.

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