A great piercing starts with a seamless, worry-free experience. No surprises. No stress. Just expert care from start to finish.
At LABRET, we know first-timers to ear piercing might feel nervous, so we’re breaking down exactly what happens during your piercing appointment so that there are no surprises, and you leave with a new sparkle on your ear and a smile on your face!
Before You Arrive: Prep Like a Pro
Hydrate & Eat Something
- Eat a solid meal 1 - 2 hours before your appointment. This will stabilize your blood sugar and help prevent lightheadedness.
- Hydrate well throughout the day. Proper hydration helps keep your skin soft and makes the piercing easier.
- Skip the caffeine (it can make you jittery).
- Avoid alcohol before your piercing, as it acts as a blood thinner, which can increase the chance of bleeding after your appointment.
Arrive in Comfort
- Wear a top that won’t clash with your ear access (no tight hoodies).
- Bring a hair tie or a headband to hold your hair away from your ears. If you forget, don't worry; we also have pins and ties in the studio!
- If you're generally nervous, bring a friend! They can sit with you or sit in our waiting area.
Step-by-Step: Your Piercing Appointment
1. Consultation: Let’s Talk Placement & Jewelry
- Our piercers will speak with you about what exactly the look you're going for is, and where you want your piercing to be.
- We will run you through our extensive options of 14k gold premium flatback piercing jewelry.
- If you're not sure what suits you best, our piercers will recommend the best location and jewelry combination that best suits your specific ear anatomy.
- We will walk you through every step of the process before we begin so that there are no surprises!
- How to Choose the Right Piercing for Your Ear Shape.
2. Sterilization & Marking
- All the tools, individually packed single-use items, will be prepared on a tool tray next to the piercing chair. All instruments will be opened in front of you for the first time!
- We disinfect the piercing location with iodine, which is widely known as one of the best topical antiseptics on the market.
- Our piercer will help place your perfect piercing spot and mark it with a marker. If it is not perfect, we adjust the mark until it is precisely where you want it.
3. The Piercing Moment
- You'll take a deep breath in and exhale slowly as the needle passes through. With just a quick pinch, the hard part is over!
- Attached to the back of the needle is a taper tool, which will be pulled through your ear and remain while the needle is removed. The flatback post is then affixed to the taper and pulled through your ear from the back.
- The 14k gold jewelry is then pinned into the post, and you're done. Seriously, it’s that fast.
LABRET’s Studio: Clean, Calm & Welcoming
Hygiene You Can Trust
- Sterile tools ONLY
- The majority of the piercing tools we use are single-use items that are opened, used immediately after opening, and then disposed of.
- The only non-single-use tool we use is a metal clamp, which is often used for more difficult piercing locations. We sometimes use this tool to hold the ear at a specific angle to ensure the piercing hole is properly straight. These clamps are cleaned in our hospital-grade autoclave machine (AKA sterilizer machine).
- Gloves, masks, and disinfectants everywhere.
A Space Designed for Comfort
- Our studio is designed to be a calming and welcoming environment for clients of all ages.
- Large floor-to-ceiling curtains separate the piercing rooms from the rest of the studio. These curtains can be opened or closed, as desired.
After Your Piercing: The LABRET Way
Before You Leave
- The moment of piercing is only the start of your piercing journey. Quality aftercare is equally as important as a quality piercing itself. We will provide you with the tools to succeed before you leave the studio!
- Each piercing client receives a complimentary NeilMed Aftercare Spray, a topical saline mist that helps keep the piercing clean.
- Also included is a free aftercare guide, with best practices to follow when you go home to ensure your piercing can heal without any issues.
Healing Support
- Questions later? DM us @labret.co, or reach out via WhatsApp, and we will respond ASAP.
- If you have any issues or concerns whatsoever, be it swelling, discharge, or odd pain, feel free to pop back in at any point for a free checkup. We want you to have the best outcome, so all of our piercing customers receive free checkups for life.
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