How to Locate a Local Piercing Parlor
Finding the right piercing parlor will depend largely upon locating trained and experienced piercing technicians. A local piercing parlor should employ techs who stress safety, hygiene and the proper aftercare methods. Finding a creative and artistic piercing technician should be a priority as well. Does this Spark an idea?
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Obtain references from friends and acquaintances when you try to locate a local piercing parlor. Ask questions about safety precautions used by the technicians, whether the piercing needles and guns are properly sterilized before use and if the technicians are experienced enough to perform more exotic piercings with a minimum of pain.
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Contact recommended piercing parlors directly to speak with one of the technicians. You should ask questions about their practices and philosophies about piercing. The right piercing parlor will happily answer your questions, and invite you to drop by and see their products and services in person.
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Approach people in public who have unusual or exotic piercings, and ask them where they had the piercings performed. Generally, people who have a variety of exotic piercings will be enthusiastic about their favorite piercing technicians, and will usually offer referrals. You may even be able to use frequent piercers as a valuable source on which piercing parlors to avoid.
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Visit a local piercing parlor and ask the technicians if they keep portfolios or photo albums of past clients. Don't be afraid to ask for references or testimonials of their work. In many cases, an experienced and talented piercing technician will have this information readily available as a testament to the quality of his work.
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Check to see if the piercing parlor is using new jewelry in sealed, plastic bags, as opposed to used fittings that may cause an infection. In addition, the piercing technician should be using latex gloves and needles that have been sterilized as well.
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Log on to the website for the association of Professional Piercers to locate a reputable piercing parlor that is close to you (see Resources below). In addition, the website, which covers both ear and body piercings, is a valuable resource for the proper aftercare of your piercing.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid getting a piercing from such venues as nightclubs, flea markets or any other temporary location. These technicians may not be properly certified or experienced to pierce your body, and will certainly be difficult to locate if your piercing becomes infected.
