It is a big decision if you are getting a piercing for the first time.It is best to do some research before getting a piercing, especially one that is more complicated, like an industrial.An industrial describes two piercings in the ear that are connected with a bar.To ensure the most enjoyable experience, choose a clean studio and piercer you are comfortable with, and follow all instructions.
Step 1: You can find piercing studios in your area.
You can find studios by checking online or in the phonebook.Since they offer piercing services, make sure to include tattoo shops.Ask your friends and family to recommend places to avoid.You should make a list of the studios you want to reach.
Step 2: A list of things to do.
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 for sterilizing equipment?Do you test the autoclave on a regular basis?Do your piercers have the necessary qualifications?Many places don't have any kind of certification for piercers, so be aware.Does your studio have all the necessary permits and licences?This will vary depending on the location.Call your local health department to find out about the regulations in your area.Do you offer consultations?How much experience do your piercers have?How much do you charge for work?
Step 3: Make a list of possible studios.
Along with a way to take notes, have your list ready to ask questions.Pay attention to how comfortable the people you talk to are, and how 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 the studios from your list.A good studio will be able to answer your questions and walk you through the process.If you want to keep the top studios on the list, you need to know how they treated you.
Step 4: You can visit your top studios.
You should meet the staff, talk to the piercers, and feel comfortable in the environment.If you can watch the piercers work, ask to see portfolios as well.Make sure 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 placed 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 for their clients.
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.Went through the piercing process with clients.
Step 6: It's a good idea to book an appointment.
It is 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 physician before getting a piercing.
Step 7: Get ready for your appointment.
The studio gave you instructions when you booked your appointment.You should 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 can 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 money to cover the cost of the piercing.
Step 8: Arrive a bit early for your appointment.
For any appointment, this is standard practice.It will give you time to prepare and 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.Individual packages should be opened in front of you and placed on a tray.The piercer will pick the right jewelry to fit your ear and choose a needle with the proper gauge at this time.Good piercers will show you every step of the process.If you have any questions, ask them.The piercer should use a bar that is long enough to allow for swelling.It's better to use a single bar because it guarantees the holes line up.
Step 10: The piercer should wash the piercing area.
This will make it easier to pierce your ear.
Step 11: The location and angle of the industrial should be checked.
The piercer will mark the two piercing points with a marker and show you how they will line 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 by visualization.There is meditation.Someone is talking to a piercer.
Step 13: Prepare for the second hole.
Continue breathing and practicing relaxation techniques.The jewelry will be put in place after the second hole is created by the needle.
Step 14: The piercer should clean the area.
There will be some level of pain and a burning sensation after 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 outline the procedure.
Step 16: Prepare for a long process of healing.
Industrial piercings can be very painful and can 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 will suffice.It's 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.
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 mild, liquid, and vegetable-based, such as castile soap.
Step 18: Do not engage in rigorous activity.
Anything that involves physical contact is included.Don't change the jewelry until the 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.If you keep long hair away from the industrial, it won't get tangled up with the piercing.Don't sleep on the piercing until it heals.
Step 19: Don't use substances that could make the piercing worse.
Certain products can cause problems.Not to 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 even your phone.It's a good idea to prevent your piercing from coming in contact with beauty products.
Step 20: It is necessary to address infections immediately.
Infections that aren't addressed immediately can cause permanent damage, and there's a 30 percent chance of infections with a cartilage piercing.Seek medical attention if you suspect an illness.You should leave the jewelry in until you are told otherwise.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: There are signs of an allergic reaction.
Since body jewelry often contains nickel, it's a good idea to 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.