Piercing policies & booking

Gretchen

We perform a wide variety of piercing and jewelry services for piercings all over the body. All piercing and jewelry services are by appointment only.

All piercings are performed with sterile, single use, tri-bevel piercing needles, in a sanitary environment, by our trained and experienced piercer.

All of the jewelry we carry is verified and in compliance with the Association of Professional Piercers. This includes implant grade titanium, niobium, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, and glass. As well as Swarovski's, genuine stones, and diamonds from the top manufacturers in the industry.

We cannot pierce with jewelry sourced from outside the studio. This is to ensure the quality, sizing, and cleanliness of what you are being pierced with.

Furthermore, we will not insert low quality jewelry brought to us for jewelry insertions or changes.

Approximate price quotes are available to view on the booking site, and include the service, jewelry, aftercare, taxes, and convenience fees. We do offer a cash discount.

We are unable to accomadate late arrivals. Appointments are forfeited 5 minutes after the booked time of your appointment time if we do not hear from you.

Policies:

• Adults ages 18+ - Valid and unexpired photo ID is required (State ID, Passport, Military ID, Permanent Resident ID, Tribal ID.)
• NO CHILDREN/MINORS can accompany piercings services on adults 18+. One support person over the age of 18 is welcome to accompany if needed.
• No photos or videos.
• 24 Hour cancellation policy - if you have to cancel or reschedule your appointment we must have at least 24 hours notice or you will be charged cancellation fee for studio losses. You agree to our cancellation policy when you book the appointment.
• No more than 3 piercings in one sitting, depending on experience healing. With the exception of earlobes in some cases. These piercings must fully heal before adding more. Too many healing piercings on your body at once can cause significant healing issues.
• Condition of the Skin - We will not be able to pierce freckles/moles, scar seams, broken skin, or tissue that is currently inflamed for any reason.
• PREGNANCY - Piercings and surface anchor removals cannot be performed on anyone who is pregnant. We can offer jewelry changes/insertions/removals.​
• CHESTFEEDING/BREASTFEEDING - Individuals who are chest/breastfeeding can receive body piercings. Nipple piercing cannot be performed until about 6 months after you have stopped chest/breastfeeding.​
• RECONSTRUCTION/SURGERY - If the specific site being pierced has been surgically altered, or reconstructed you must wait at least 12 months, and any scarring should be well healed before piercing. A consultation with the piercer would be recommended to go over options.
• MEDICATION - Anyone taking Accutane or other skin thinning treatments must be off of these medications for at least 8 months before receiving piercings. Anyone with a chronic condition that requires them to take prescription antibiotics, anticoagulents, or immunosuppresants, must provide clearance from their doctor before receiving piercings.
• Oral Piercings - We will always discuss risk to oral structures prior to performing lip/oral piercings. We will not be able to perform these piercings if you currently have orthodontic braces or orthodontic devices. ​We cannot do lip piercings on tissue that currently have lip filler.

We do not offer cheek piercings, dahlia piercings, smiley piercings, industrial piercings, surface bars, tongue piercings, "christina"/mound piercings, and specific genital piercings. Services that we offer are available to book on the booking site. If you do have questions about a specific piercing that you do not see listed, please feel free to contact us.

We perform a variety piercings for those under the age of 18 with proper identification.

Earlobes - ages 8+

Cartilege & Nostril - ages 13+

Septum & Navel - ages 15+

Eyebrow & Lip - ages 16+

At present, we do not offer piercings on children younger than 8 years old. In the interest of children's ear piercing, the comfort and safety of our clients is our number one priority. Children, and minors of any age receiving a piercing must be able to consent to having the piercings done, and must be able to sit still through though the piercing procedure.

IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ANYONE UNDER 18:

ALL 3 DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Original documents only, we cannot accept photos or photo copies.

We do need these docs even if you have been here before.

​1) Current/Valid Minor Photo ID - State ID, Passport, Passport Card, Military ID, Permanent Resident ID, Tribal ID, current student ID CARD.

(Minors of any age can apply for a Minnesota state ID.)

2) Current/Valid Parent Photo ID - State ID, Passport, Passport Card, Military ID, Permanent Resident ID, Tribal ID.

3) Minor's government issued birth certificate or notarized custody document with names that match the provided photo ID's.

****** If names have been legally changed from those listed on birth cert or document, you have to provide documents to establish name change. (ex. marriage certificate)

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*Non-custodial step parents cannot sign for minors receiving piercings.

If proper ID is not provided we are unable to perform the booked services and cancellation fees will be charged to cover studio losses.

Parent/Guardian signing must be present during the entire piercing procedure.

Minors receiving a piercing must be accompanied by one parent or legal guardian. One other adult may be present at the minors request. No other children/minors can be in the shop.​

Children's Piercing (Ages 8+)

A message to parents & guardians

We are proud to offer a safe environment for your kids to get their ears pierced. This is a super exiting experience for everyone involved, we need parents to help us by remaining calm and supportive. Kids ear piercing can be a breeze, however we need parents to understand the following.

We kindly ask that you do not tell your kids that piercing will not hurt, because this is simply not true. Piercings can be spicy.

Autonomy plays a huge role in the piercing room. Receiving the piercings is their choice, and their choice alone. We will not begin the process unless they tell us it is okay to do so and we will not pierce them until they tell us it is okay to do so. Even if this includes piercing one ear and not the other. We can always try again another day. It is their body, and their choice.

It is normal for kids to get nervous before and during a piercing, and this is ok. We offer patience and support through this and allow kids to go at their own pace. During the process we will clean and mark for piercing, prep the skin, pierce one ear, and then the other ear. We can try each step a maximum of three times, then we can try another day. If they tell us they don't want to get their piercings that day, we understand.

If the child tells us that that they have decided that they don't want piercings at any point, we will discontinue the service immediately. Please understand that cancellation fees will apply for the time reserved for the appointment and the single use supplies used.

We will not tolerate harsh or demeaning words, bribery, or restraint while we are doing piercings.

For ages 8-11 we book 45 minute time slots, this allows time for jewelry selection, paperwork, set up, and piercing - with a bit of extra time for breaks if needed. We cannot go over the allowed time for the service. If you wish to reserve extra time for the service please contact us.

Please keep in mind:

Piercings cannot be submerged in unclean water for at least 8 weeks.

Jewelry should not be removed for sports, etc. until the piercings are fully healed.