All ages welcome for lobe ear piercings, including small infants. You must be at least 16 for any other ear spots or nose piercings, and 18 years or older for all other face/body piercings. Any minors looking to get pierced must be accompanied by their legal guardian or parent. A birth certificate of the minor must be brought to the appointment as well as the parent or legal guardian with their photo ID. Consult with your primary care physician if you are prone to cold sores. If you are prone to cold sores, please inquire about taking an antiviral medication prior to having your service done. Avoid certain cosmetic procedures before your appointment including botox, fillers, implants, and chemical peels within 2-3 weeks of service. If you have other piercings near the new site of placement, please come with the jewelry in so that accurate placement can be achieved. If you currently have a sinus infection or are ill in any way, please contact your doctor and reschedule your appointment. NO caffeine, alcohol and blood thinning medications (including ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, etc.) at least 24 hours prior to service. Please DO drink plenty of water to hydrate, eat a big meal and have clean, moisturized skin on the day of.

Please keep pierced area clean at all times. For the first 2 weeks with clean hands, wash your piercing with a mild gentle soap twice a day (morning + night). Spray saline or use saltwater with a fresh Q-Tip throughout the day in-between washes (2 to 3 times) to rinse the wound and help healing time. Do not touch, pull, pick, tighten or twist piercing jewelry. No alcohol or blood thinning medications for at least 24 hours post service. After the 2 week mark, cut down to washing once a day followed up by saline/saltwater rinse for about 6 to 8 weeks. If piercing area becomes agitated, dry, or a piercing bump occurs, please reach out to SMB for advice.