How can I get a piercing with you?

Great question! I currently work as a traveling piercer, which means I collaborate as a guest artist in specialized studios across different cities and states. I don’t have a fixed location, but I do have a community that follows me and stays updated on my upcoming dates.

If you’d like to get pierced by me, here’s what to do:

• Follow me on social media – I post my schedule, the cities I’ll visit, and the studios where I’ll be working.
  
• Send me a direct message on Instagram or an email.
  
• Once I’m in your city, we’ll schedule your appointment in advance. I always work by appointment to ensure a safe, relaxed, and fully personalized experience.
  

Not in your city? You can ask me to let you know when I’ll be nearby. I’m also open to collaboration proposals from studios that want to host me as a guest.

My priority is to offer you a safe, respectful, and professional experience — no matter where you are.

How can I start an ear curation or nose curation project?

These projects take several sessions. I can do up to three cartilage piercings or four lobe piercings per session.

As your piercings heal, we’ll be able to add more over time.

How long does it take for a piercing to heal?

Healing time depends on the body part and how well you take care of your piercing. Here’s a general guide:

• Earlobe: 6–8 weeks
  
• Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Daith, etc.): 6–12 months
  
• Nose: 4–6 months
  
• Eyebrow: 3–4 months
  
• Tongue: 4–6 weeks
  
• Lips: 2–3 months
  
• Navel: 6–12 months
  
• Nipple: 6–12 months
  
• Genitals: 4–6 months (depending on type and anatomy)
  

Factors like hygiene, jewelry quality, friction, and your general health can affect healing. Even if it looks healed outside, the internal tissue may still be recovering — so it’s best to wait before changing your jewelry or stopping aftercare.

What kind of jewelry is best for a new piercing?

For initial piercings, the jewelry should be high quality, biocompatible, and designed for healing. Best options include:

• Implant-grade titanium (ASTM F-136 or F-1295): Hypoallergenic, lightweight, and highly biocompatible.
  
• Niobium: Similar to titanium, a bit heavier. Nickel-free and safe for those with allergies.
  
• Solid 14k or 18k gold: No coatings or metal alloys that can trigger reactions. Avoid 24k — it’s too soft.
  
• Borosilicate glass or quartz: Inert and non-reactive, often used for piercings in mucous membranes.
  

Recommended jewelry types:

• Straight or curved barbells: Ideal for tongue, eyebrow, nipple, or genital piercings.
  
• Captive bead rings: Common for nose or ear piercings, though they may move more.
  
• Internally threaded labrets or barbells: Prevent irritation from external threading.
  

Avoid low-quality surgical steel, silver, plastic, or plated jewelry — they can cause reactions or delay healing.

When can I change my initial jewelry?

You should only change your initial jewelry once the piercing is properly healed. Here’s a general timeline:

• Earlobe: 6–8 weeks
  
• Cartilage: 6–12 months
  
• Nose: 4–6 months
  
• Eyebrow: 3–4 months
  
• Tongue: 4–6 weeks
  
• Lips: 2–3 months
  
• Navel: 6–12 months
  
• Nipple: 6–12 months
  
• Genitals: 4–6 months
  

Signs you might be ready to change it:

• No redness, pain, or abnormal discharge
  
• No swelling or sensitivity
  
• You can move the jewelry gently without discomfort
  

It’s best to have your first change done by a professional. Using low-quality jewelry or forcing the change too early can lead to irritation, infections, or even closure of the piercing.

Can I bring my own jewelry for the piercing?

It depends on the type of jewelry. Most professional studios prefer to use their own pieces because they guarantee the quality, biocompatibility, and sterilization.

What aftercare should I follow after getting a new piercing? 

Aftercare is key to a healthy and smooth healing process. Here’s a simple guide to help you take care of your new piercing:

1. Wash your hands before touching your piercing.

Never touch the area without washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water. This helps prevent infection.

2. Clean with sterile saline solution.

Use a clean piece of gauze soaked in sterile saline (available at most pharmacies) and gently apply it to the area for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a day. Avoid alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or harsh products.

3. Don’t twist or move the jewelry.

Though it used to be common advice, we now know rotating the jewelry can irritate the tissue and slow down healing.

4. Don’t sleep on your piercing.

Avoid pressure on the area — especially with ear, nose, or facial piercings. Sleeping on the pierced side can lead to irritation or bumps.

5. Keep the area clean and dry.

After showering, gently pat the area dry with clean gauze or paper towel. Avoid using cloth towels, which can harbor bacteria.

6. Don’t change the jewelry too soon.

Even if it looks healed on the outside, the inside needs more time. Changing the jewelry too early can cause irritation, infection, or the piercing to close.

7. Avoid pools, hot tubs, and natural bodies of water.

During the first few weeks, stay out of potentially contaminated water to reduce infection risk.

8. Be consistent and patient.

Everyone heals at their own pace. Don’t compare your healing time to others’. If something doesn’t feel right, reach out to a trusted professional piercer.

What should I do if I get a piercing bump?

It’s common to develop a small bump during healing. It can be annoying but isn’t always serious.

Take a breath — not all bumps are the same. The key is to observe and understand what’s going on.

Possible causes:

• Friction or pressure (like sleeping on the piercing)
  
• Ill-fitting or low-quality jewelry
  
• Trauma (pulling, bumping, excessive touching)
  
• Skipping aftercare
  

What NOT to do:

• Don’t pop or squeeze it
  
• Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or creams unless advised
  
• Don’t dry it with dirty towels or apply makeup on it
  

What you CAN do:

• Warm saline compresses
  
  Use a clean gauze soaked in sterile warm saline for 5–10 minutes, once or twice a day. It helps calm and reduce the bump naturally.
  
• Check your jewelry
  
  Make sure it fits properly. If you’re unsure, visit your piercer.
  
• Avoid sleeping on it or putting constant pressure
  

Be patient. Some bumps go away in days; others take weeks. Consistency and care make the difference.

If it doesn’t improve, gets bigger, hurts, or bleeds, it’s best to see a professional (like me!) to determine whether it’s just irritation or something else like an abscess or hypertrophic scar.