Monroe Piercing
One thing that’s often over looked when you’re getting a piercing is where to get it and by whom. I’ve had a piercing that took triple the time to heal because I picked a tattoo parlour where I could smoke and listen to metal. Not exactly what I should have been looking out for but you get that when you’re 16. Here’s six pointers on how to know you’re getting the best expert possible.
Using the guidelines below, you can pick an expert piercer.
- Anyone in Australia can become a piercer so it’s easy to get someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing. If they’re passionate about their field, they would have completed at the least an antibacterial course. This is compulsory in Queensland but is rudimentary at best.
- If you’re serious about getting pierced, shop around tattoo parlours. One month spent looking for the perfect parlour is better than three years recovering from a bodged-up job.
- Pricing can change from shop to shop. The normal range is $60 to $200. If the price is unreasonably high, chances are they don’t want to do it because they’re unsure of the procedure. Ask to see a portfolio as to why they’re worth that amount.
- On the other hand of the expensive scale, handing out an extra $20 for a friendly piercer is worth your comfort. Chat to them first. A way to check if they’re true blue is if they change jewellery post-op. Those that care about their client will.
- If what you want to get isn’t normally available, talk to a piercer that you know. Find someone who is experienced in your specific style by asking around. There is a minority who are pretty care-free about what they’re doing to your body so it’s important to be specific.
- “Women can be intimidated by asking for ‘private’ piercings, but if you find a professional and friendly piercer, they’ll take the time to answer all your queries” said Bament. If you want to be careful, get a second opinion from another studio.
Coming up next: How piercings effect your lifestyle, in more ways than you would think.
Stay tuned.
Previously, on little flutters: