Piercing
Whether you're getting your first piercing, creating your dream ear stack or using piercing to benefit you medically, you will get a high quality piercing using safe and sterile procedures. We promise to make you feel at ease in our relaxed and calming studio and offer on going support even after you've left!
Price List
All of our piercing needles are individually sterile packaged for one use only, all equipment we use is always brand new, sterilized and or disposable. Prices include sterile titanium grade 23 jewellery as standard. Jewellery upgrades are subject to availability unless reserved in advance.
Ear Lobe / Lobes
Ear lobes are the softest part of the ear, making it the least painful piercing feeling more like a pinch. The lobes can be pierced up to 3 times on each side or stretched to wear plugs or tunnels.
Must be aged 7 or over
Pain level 2/10
Healing time between 6-8 weeks
Helix
This is the upper cartilage area of the ear, it's thin so it isn't the most painful but will be more than the pinch felt with an earlobe piercing. The helix is suitable for everyone and can be pierced multiple times depending on the size of the ear.
Pain level 4/10
Healing time between 3-9 months
Flat Helix
This is the flat area at the top of the ear, everyone is able to get this pierced and is an ideal spot for a few dainty studs or one larger statement piece.
Pain level 4/10
Healing time between 3-9 months
Forward Helix
AKA anti-helix is the part of the helix where the cartilage attaches to the head above the tragus. Like the helix, the cartilage is quite thin but can take longer to heal as it's more exposed to bacteria. As this is a small area it may not be suited to everyone.
Pain level 5/10
Healing time between 6-12 months
Tragus
The tragus is the triangular piece of cartilage to the side of your ear canal. It's thick so you may feel some pressure. The shape of the tragus varies greatly from person to person however if your tragus is too thin or too small you may not be able to get this piercing.
Pain level 5/10
Healing time between 3-9 months
Anti Tragus
The anti-tragus is the triangular cartilage just above the earlobe. It's a very small area and some people aren’t right for it. If your cartilage is too small you can opt for an upper lobe piercing which looks similar and wont hurt as much.
Pain level 6/10
Healing time between 6-12 months
Daith
The daith is the inner fold of cartilage just above the ear canal. It's a popular choice for treating migraines and chronic headaches as it's believed that when the piercing hits this acupressure point, known as the vagus nerve, it can help relieve migraine pain.
Pain level 7/10
Healing time between 6-9 months
Conch
The conch is the cartilage at the middle of the ear and can be pierced in different ways - The inner conch is lower in the ear and usually decorated with a stud. The outer conch is closer to the helix and looks great with a large hoop around the edge of the ear.
Pain level 5/10
Healing time between 6-9 months
Snug
The snug is the thick cartilage on the outer edge of your ear, the jewellery sits horizontally with both ends visible from the front making it a unique and unusual piercing. It's more painful as the needle needs to pass through two layers of cartilage. If the area is too flat you may not be able to get this piercing.
Pain level 9/10
Healing time between 6-12 months
Rook
The rook is the fold of cartilage in front of the forward-helix, if the fold isn't pronounced enough it wont be able to be pierced. Like the snug both ends of the jewellery is visible from the front but this time it sits vertically.
Pain level 8/10
Healing time between 6-12 months
Scaffold
AKA Industrial, is a combination of two piercings, one at the helix and the other towards the forward-helix, connected by a single straight piece of jewellery. Not everyone's ears are suited to this if the top of your ear is too curved the bar wont sit correctly and won't be able to be pierced.
Pain level 7/10
Healing time between 6-9 months
Nostril
Nose piercing be placed anywhere on the nostril but most typically placed in the crease of the nose where the cartilage is thinnest. This can be pierced with a hoop or a stud.
Pain level 7/10
Healing time between 2-4 months
Navel
Also known as a belly button piercing, is a piercing through the skin around your belly button usually in upper fold of skin.
Pain level 4/10
Healing time between 6-12 months
Downsizing
For anybody who's had their cartilage pierced by us and is ready to shorten it. Cartilage piercings need downsizing after 6 weeks to enhance the healing journey. £10 covers the cost of your downsize service and new bar.
Jewellery Change/Removal
For those fiddly hard to reach piercings, can be changed to jewellery from our collection or something you've bought else where.
Piercing Check
If you've had a piercing done by us and want it to be checked by a trained and experienced piercer.
When booking a deposit is required , the amount comes off the balance on the day of your appointment, it's non-refundable but you can amend your appointment date and time if it's more than 24 hours prior to your appointment. If you are under 16 years old you will have to be accompanied by your parent or legal guardian and have both of your IDs with you. If you are over 16 you may need to show valid ID to prove that you don't need a parental consent.
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