It is a big decision if you are getting a piercing for the first time.It is best to do some research before getting any piercing, especially one that is more complicated, like an industrial piercing.An industrial describes two separate piercings in the ear that are connected with a bar.To ensure the most enjoyable experience, choose a clean studio and piercer that you are comfortable with, and follow all instructions.
Step 1: There are piercing studios in your area.
You can find studios by checking online or in the phonebook.It's important to include tattoo shops since they offer piercing services as well.Ask your friends and family to recommend places to avoid.Make a list of the studios you want to reach.
Step 2: A checklist can be created.
Before choosing a piercer or studio, make sure they meet all the criteria for hygiene, safety, and experience.You can figure it out from their websites, but most of it will require you to visit the studio.You can easily record information about each studio by making a chart or graph.How do you make sure the environment is sterile?Do you use a pressure chamber to sterilize equipment?Do you test the autoclave on a regular basis?Do all of your piercers have the necessary qualifications?Many places don't have any sort of certification for piercers, so be aware.Does your studio have all the necessary permits and licenses?This will be different depending on the location.Call your local health department to find out about the regulations in your area.Do you offer consultations?What experience do your piercers have?How much do you charge?
Step 3: Make a list of potential studios.
Along with a way to take notes, have your list ready.Pay attention to how comfortable the people you talk to are, and how they make you feel about the process.If they avoided your questions, tried to rush you through, gave you an uneasy feeling, or provided answers that weren't up to par, cross off studios from your list.A good studio will be able to answer your questions and show you how to do it.If you want to keep the top studios on the list, you have to know how they treated you.
Step 4: You can visit your top studios.
You should meet the staff, talk to the piercers, and be comfortable with the environment.If you can watch the piercers work, ask to see portfolios.Make sure that the studio is clean and that they don't allow smoking or drinking inside.Check that the studios use sterile and individually wrapped needles, and that used needles are put in a sharps container, which is a container for biohazardous materials.If a studio uses a piercing gun, be careful since they cannot be sterile and could indicate an unsanitary studio.Check to see if the piercers and tattooists use clean gloves.
Step 5: Pick a studio.
Choose the studio you felt offered the best service, the most sterile environment, friendliest staff, and most talented artists from the information you gathered and the visits you made.If you have the option to pick a piercer, make sure they give the best answers.You were the most comfortable.I had the best portfolio and experience.As the piercing process happened, I talked to clients.
Step 6: It's a good idea to book an appointment.
It is still a good idea to make an appointment if you can, because good studios can get overrun with walk-ins.Discuss your allergies and jewelry options.On the day of your appointment, take notes about any instructions they give.If you have any medical issues or concerns, you should consult with your doctor before getting a piercing.
Step 7: Prepare for your appointment.
When you booked your appointment, follow the studio's instructions.You have to eat at least four hours prior.You can shower or bathe the day of your appointment.If you have long hair, tie it back and away from your ear.It's a good idea to choose clothing that is loose and comfortable.Take a photo with you to the studio.Arrive sober.Anyone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to get a tattoo.Alcohol from the night before could thin the blood and cause excessive bleeding.Do not take aspirin or other blood thinners before your appointment.If the studio doesn't accept credit or debit, make sure you have enough cash on you to cover the cost of the piercing.
Step 8: Arrive a little early for your appointment.
It's standard practice for any appointment.It will give you time to prepare or ask last-minute questions.If you don't have an appointment, tell them your name and that you will be there for an industrial piercing.
Step 9: The piercer will be ready.
The first thing the piercer should do is wash his or her hands, and then put on a new pair of surgical gloves.Individual packages should be opened in front of you and then placed on a tray.At this time, the piercer will pick the right jewelry to fit your ear and choose a needle with the proper gauge.Good piercers will walk you through the entire process.If you have any questions, ask them.Make sure the piercer uses a bar that is long enough to allow for swelling.It's better to use a single bar because it guarantees the holes are straight.
Step 10: The piercer should wash the piercing area.
This will make it easier to pierce your ear.
Step 11: Check the location and angle of the industrial.
The piercer will mark the two piercing points with a marker and show you how to line them up.You can't fix it after you ask the piercer to change the location.
Step 12: The piercer makes the first hole.
The piercer will use a hollow needle to create the first hole.Once the needle is through, jewelry will be lined up to connect with the second hole.Try relaxation techniques like deep breathing, as it is important that you sit still and remain calm during the process.You can distract yourself from the pain with visualization.There is meditation.Someone is talking to a piercer.
Step 13: Prepare for the second hole by remaining calm.
Continue breathing and practicing relaxation techniques.The jewelry will be put in place after the needle is used to create the second hole.
Step 14: The piercer should clean the area.
There will be a burning sensation and some level of pain once everything is over.It is normal to feel pain and burning after having two piercings.Before you leave, talk to your piercer.
Step 15: You should pay for your piercing.
Most piercers will be happy to receive a tip, with 15 to 20 percent being standard.Pick up any forms or sheets that have an outline of the procedure.
Step 16: Prepare for a long healing process.
Industrial piercings can be very painful and take a long time to heal.An industrial can take anywhere from three to four weeks to heal.In the first couple weeks, most over-the-counter pain medications are sufficient to manage the pain.It is a good idea to avoid hot compress.If you need to relieve pain, apply a cold cloth to the area.
Step 17: It's a good idea to clean your piercing regularly.
Warm salt solution is the best way to clean your industrial.The ratio is one quarter of sea or non-iodized salt to eight ounces of water.The piercing should be soaked in the solution for seven to 10 minutes.This is done two to four times a day.If you use soap, use something that is mild, liquid, and vegetable-based, such as castile soap.
Step 18: Don't do rigorous activity.
Anything that involves physical contact is included.Don't change the jewelry until your industrial has healed, and don'T twist or rotate it.Don't sauna, hot tub, and pools.Industrial piercings are very sensitive and can heal on their own.It is advisable to keep long hair away from the industrial area.You should not sleep on the piercing until it heals.
Step 19: Don't use substances that could make the piercing worse.
Certain products can cause problems.Do not clean your piercing with hydrogen peroxide, scented soaps, rubbing alcohol, antibacterial ointments, and petroleum-based creams or gels.Don't use premade ear-care solutions that contain those products.Make sure that everything that comes in contact with your piercing is clean, including your hair, fingers, clothes, and phone.It's a good idea to prevent your piercing from coming in contact with cosmetics and haircare products.
Step 20: The infections should be addressed immediately.
Infections that aren't addressed immediately can cause permanent damage, and there's a 30 percent chance of infection with a cartilage piercing.Seek medical attention if you suspect you have an illness.You should leave the jewelry in until you are told otherwise by a medical professional.There are Pus around the site of the piercing.There is a loss of feeling, a tingling sensation, or the surrounding skin turning pale.There was excessive bleeding.There wereSwelling, redness, pain, and throbbing.There was a lot of achy skin.
Step 21: You should watch for signs of an allergic reaction.
Since body jewelry often contains nickel, watch for symptoms of nickel allergies.Go back to the piercer as soon as possible if you start to show signs of an allergy.If you have an allergy to jewelry, your piercing won't heal properly.Itching and swelling can appear within 12 to 48 hours after exposure.There are dry patches of skin.There are blisters on the skin.