Piercing Policies
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Minor Piercing Policy
For individuals under 18, we will do certain piercings with a parent/legal guardian present with proof of age and legal guardianship. The easiest way to do this is if both the parent and minor have valid state issued IDs (Drivers license, State ID, Passport or Military ID, etc.) with matching last names and addresses. If your last names or addresses don’t match we will need you to bring something to prove the relationship like an official birth certificate, insurance cards, or court papers. If the minor doesn’t have a state issued ID we also take a current school ID, current yearbook, etc. along with one of the documents listed above.
We offer piercings to the following ages:
- Earlobes- 8 years and older
- Nostril, Helix, Tragus, Conch, Septum and Eyebrow- 14 years and older
- Navel, lip- 16 years and older
- Other ear piercings, Tongue, Nipples, Genital and Surface piercings- 18 years and older
Sterilization
If you would like to bring in your own jewelry to be sterilized for a fresh piercing or installation we require the jewelry be brought in at least 24 hours ahead of time to inspect, clean and sterilize.
Jewelry Standards
Jewelry for initial piercings:
- ASTM F136 Titanium
- ASTM F67 Commercially pure titanium
- ASTM F138 Stainless steel
- Pure niobium
- 14k-18k solid gold that is free of nickel and alloyed to be biocompatible
- Platinum
- Lead free glass/quartz glass
Jewelry for initial piercings must also have a mirror polish free of scruffs, scratches, nicks and any surface debris or polishing compound. Threaded jewelry must be internally threaded. Flared jewelry must be single flared with an o-ring to secure the piece. Rings must have a secure captive or fixed bead. Jewelry with no backing like a nostril screw or septum retainer that has an angle to prevent movement can be used where appropriate. Threadless internal push-pin style barbells are also acceptable. Jewelry with gemstones must be press set and free of glues or adhesives, all gems must be lead free. Our piercer will under no circumstances start a piercing with any jewelry that is externally threaded, has an unacceptable polish or finish, is made of a material that is not confidently known and able to be confirmed, or has a clip style backing. We reserve the right to refuse to pierce with/ insert any jewelry we don’t feel is appropriate.
Jewelry for stretching healed piercings:
Jewelry for healed piercings:
Studio Lovecraft offers a wide selection of different materials and styles for wear in healed piercings. We’ll even put it in for you, at a small additional cost. We may be able to special-order jewelry for you if we don’t have what you’re looking for in-stock. Jewelry purchased at Studio Lovecraft at an earlier date may be used on the original wearer; we will not put jewelry in anyone that has been worn by anyone else.
Drugs and Alcohol
Under no circumstances will we pierce anyone under the influence of alcohol or other drugs of any kind.
Feel free to have a drink to celebrate after your piercing if you wish 🙂
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Updated July 23rd, 2024