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Lobe Needle (single)
From NZD $50
BOTH FROM NZD $80
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWThe O.G. and our most popular piercing - the traditional lobe! Whether you're after just one lobe or two, your first, second, third or stacked lobe piercing - we got you!
Not fond of needles? Check out our options for lobe piercings using a sterile cartridge system.
Jewellery: We normally pierce with a 16 gauge straight barbell, flatback post or segment ring. Depending on your anatomy and the look you're going for, 14 gauge may also be used.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, wait at least 12 weeks before transitioning to a ring, and up to 6 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: First Lobe piercings with needle are available from 5 years, Second lobe piercing from 10 years, and third lobe piercing from 13 years of age - all with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Lobe Cartridge
(single or both)
From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWOld school piercing guns? NO THANKS! SkinKandy uses a sterile, single use cartridge system to deliver safe, needle free ear lobe piercing. Available for your first or second Lobes only.
Jewellery: Traditional stud earrings in a range of styles available in surgical steel, titanium and gold. Choose a simple style or go fancy with gems, shapes or pearls.
Healing: Downsize is normally not required, wait at least 12 weeks before transitioning to a ring, and up to 6 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: First Lobe piercings with the cartridge system are available from 6 months, and second lobes from 10 years - both with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
Double Operator Service (plus $15)
Our Double Operator service engages two staff to pierce both lobes at the same time. It's perfect for little ones or if you're short on time. Book this service online or call our customer support team.
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Helix | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWHelix piercings are positioned on or near the line where the curved outer cartilage rim (or Helix) meets the ear. A traditional Helix piercing would generally sit
somewhere on the arc furthest from the face. Placement can continue down towards the lobe for a Lower Helix or along the top of the ear for an Upper Helix.
Why stop at one? Helix piercings look phenomenal in multiples, so chat to your piercer about a double or triple helix piercing!
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge segment ring, flatback post, or straight barbell. Depending on your anatomy and the look you're going for, 14 gauge may also be used.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, wait at least 12 weeks before transitioning to a ring from a stud, and up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Rook | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWRook piercings are placed through the small ridge of cartilage called the inferior crus that originates behind the forward helix, and runs above the ridge where a
Daith piercing would sit. Want the look but don't have the right anatomy? Ask our piercers about a Faux Rook piercing instead!
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge curved barbell.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, wait at least 12 weeks before transitioning to a ring, and up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Conch | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWA conch piercing sits in the deep central cartilage shell of the ear called the 'concha'. This style of Conch piercing may also be known as an 'Inner Conch' as
opposed to an Outer Conch or 'Flat' piercing which sits between the inner Conch and the Helix.
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 14 gauge flatback post or straight barbell. 16 gauge may also be suitable depending on anatomy. Elevate your Conch piercing with one of our awesome premium top options!
* Note: Switch to a ring as shown from 12 weeks - pop in for a free consult!
If you plan on wearing a ring in your conch piercing once it is healed please let your piercer know because they'll need to position your piercing accordingly.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, wait at least 12 weeks before transitioning to a ring, and up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Outer Conch | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWAn Outer Conch or Flat piercing sits on the flat area of cartilage between the Inner Conch and the Helix. These piercings can be a great alternative to a Helix piercing
if you don't have the appropriate anatomy for a Helix.
The Outer Conch area is perfect for multiple piercings so chat to your piercer about a double or triple Flat!
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge flatback post or straight barbell. Depending on your anatomy and the look you're going for, 14 gauge may also be used. Upgrade to internally threaded titanium and your choice of premium top!
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, and up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Tragus | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWTragus piercings frame the small, almost triangular piece of cartilage that sticks out from the side of the face in front of the ear canal opening. These unique
and understated piercings look amazing with a simple ball top or gem.
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge flatback post. Add some wow factor with something fancy from our range of premium tops.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, wait at least 12 weeks before transitioning to a ring, and up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Anti-Tragus | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWSituated opposite the Tragus (and hence the name), an Anti-Tragus piercing is placed through the small vertical lip of cartilage directly above the ear lobe. This lip or
ridge of cartilage needs to be fairly well defined to support an Anti-Tragus piercing.
Jewellery: Typically pierced with a 14 gauge straight or curved barbell. 16gauge may be used depending on anatomy and the look you're going for.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, wait at least 12 weeks before transitioning to a ring, and up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Daith | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWA Daith piercing is placed in the ridge of cartilage (called the crus) just above the ear canal between the forward helix and the conch. These piercings look
amazing when the natural curves of the ear frame the curves of the jewellery. Protected by the surrounding anatomy, a Daith piercing can sometimes be a little easier to heal than other cartilage piercings.
Jewellery: Generally pierced using 16 gauge 'ring style' jewellery such as a segment ring or horseshoe.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, and up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Forward Helix | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWForward Helix piercings are positioned through the front of the curved cartilage rim, on the section of the Helix closer to the face. They sit opposite to a
traditional Helix piercing between the areas for an Upper Helix piercing and a Daith.
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge flatback post or straight barbell. Upgrade your look with a premium top and internally threaded titanium!
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, wait at least 12 weeks before transitioning to a ring, and up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Transverse Lobe | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWLooking for something different? A Transverse Lobe piercing is performed through the ear lobe from side to side rather than from front to back. Normally
positioned on the bottom, or outer side of the lobe depending on anatomy, these piercings often heal more quickly than ear cartilage.
Jewellery: Typically pierced with 14 gauge curved barbell, or 16 gauge may be used depending on your anatomy.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, and generally up to 6 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Snug | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWA Snug piercing is positioned on the inner ridge of cartilage towards the bottom of the c-curve near the lobe. This piercing is a bit different in that it sits
horizontally with the entry and exit points visible from the front rather than going through the back.
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge curved barbell. Depending on your anatomy and the look you're going for, 14 gauge may also be used.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, and up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing and be mindful of hats, glasses, earphones and hair products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
FACE & MOUTH PIERCINGS
FACEAND MOUTH PIERCINGS
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Nostril | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWNostril piercings (or traditional nose piercings) are our second most popular piercings. Typically placed on the side of the nose in or just below the crease where the
cartilage is thinnest.
If you plan on wearing a ring in your nose piercing once it has fully healed, let your piercer know before hand so that they can position the piercing appropriately.
Jewellery: Typically pierced with an 18 gauge nose twist with a simple ball or dome top, or a tiny coloured gem.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery (if required) in approximately 6-8 weeks, wait at least 12 weeks before transitioning to a ring from a stud, and up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Take care when blowing your nose and be mindful of glasses, make up or skincare products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Septum | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWA Septum piercing is properly placed when it passes through the small area of soft membrane between the tip of the nose and the cartilage that separates the
nostrils.
One of the cool features of a septum piercing is that the jewellery can often be flipped up to hide it inside your nose - making the piercing almost invisible!
Jewellery: Typically pierced with a 16 gauge horseshoe or segment ring. Depending on anatomy and the look you're going for, 14 gauge may also be used.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, and up to 3 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Take care when blowing your nose and be mindful of make-up or skincare products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Eyebrow | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWEyebrow piercings frame the brow vertically and are often placed along the outer third of the brow. Normally these piercings are angled slightly to mirror the angle
from the outer corner of the eye to the outer tip of the brow.
Eyebrow piercings can also look pretty cool in multiples so chat to one of our piercers about whether this is an option for you.
Jewellery: Typically pierced with a 16 gauge curved barbell. Depending on anatomy and the look you're going for, 14 gauge may also be used.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, wait at least 12 weeks before transitioning to a ring from a stud, and up to 6 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of glasses, make up or skincare products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Bridge | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWBridge piercings are understated and edgy. They pass horizontally through the soft tissue on the bridge of the nose, between the eyes or eyebrows. You may know
this piercing as an Earl or Erl.
Jewellery: Typically a bridge is pierced with a 14 gauge straight barbell.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, and up to 6 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of glasses, make up or skincare products.
Available: from 16 years of age with parental consent, or from 18 years without consent.
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Lip | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWWhen we talk about a lip piercing we're either referring to an upper or lower lip piercing positioned between the central lip line and corner of the mouth. These
piercings sit at a neutral angle from the front of the face through to the mouth.
Upper Lip (side): Sometimes referred to as a Monroe or Madonna.
Lower Lip (side): Also known as a side labret.
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge flatback post. Depending on your anatomy and the look you're going for, 14 gauge may also be used. Upgrade to internally threaded titanium and your choice of premium top to add some bling!
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 2 weeks, wait 12 weeks before transitioning from a bar to a ring, and up to 6 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) three times daily - especially after food. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of cigarettes, alcohol, make up or skincare products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Labret | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWA traditional Labret piercing is centred along the midline of the lower lip, below the area where the bottom lip meets the face (the vermillion border).
The piercing passes through at a neutral angle from the face to the mouth.
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge flatback post. Depending on your anatomy and the look you're going for, 14 gauge may also be used.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 2 weeks, wait 12 weeks before transitioning from a bar to a ring, and up to 6 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) three times daily - especially after food. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of cigarettes, alcohol, make up or skincare products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Tongue | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWThe classic Tongue piercing is normally placed along the midline of the tongue, around 2cm or so back from the tip - this helps keep the jewellery well away from
the teeth.
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 14 gauge straight barbell. We have loads of awesome tongue bars to choose from once your piercing is fully healed.
Healing: Downsizing your jewellery is super important with this piercing type - downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 2 weeks, and up to 3 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) three times daily - especially after food. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of cigarettes, or alcohol.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Smiley | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWSmiley Piercings are located inside the mouth through the frenulum - the small web-like skin that connects the centre of the upper lip to the gums.
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge segment ring or horseshoe.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 2 weeks, and up to 3 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) three times daily - especially after food. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of cigarettes, or alcohol.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Tongue Webbing | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWTongue Webbing piercings sit under the tongue, and pass through the frenulum linguae (the small web-like piece of tissue that connects the underside of
the tongue to the floor of the mouth.)
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge curved barbell barbell.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 2 weeks, and up to 3 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) three times daily - especially after food. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of cigarettes, or alcohol.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Ashley | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWAshley piercings go directly through the center of the bottom lip, exiting through the back of the lip into the mouth. An Ashley differs from a Labret in that it
goes through the lip itself.
Jewellery: An Ashley is typically pierced with a 16 gauge flatback post.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 2 weeks, and up to 6 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) three times daily - especially after food. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of cigarettes, alcohol, make up or lip balms.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Vertical Labret | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWA Vertical Labret piercing is a variation of the traditional labret piercing. Placed vertically though the midline of the lower lip rather than horizontally, these piercings
are fairly unique and look amazing on fuller lips.
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge curved barbell.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 2 weeks, and up to 6 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) three times daily - especially after food. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of cigarettes, alcohol, make up or skincare products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Philtrum | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWA Philtrum piercing is located on the vertical groove between the centre of the top lip and the nose. This piercing passes through the face and into the mouth.
You may know this piercing as a Medusa piercing.
Jewellery: Typically pierced with a 16 gauge flatback post. Depending on your anatomy and the look you're going for, 14 gauge may also be used. A cute premium top or bezel gem look amazing with this piercing.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 2 weeks, and up to 6 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) three times daily - especially after food. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of cigarettes, alcohol, make up or skincare products.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Jestrum | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWA Vertical Philtrum - also known as a Jestrum piercing or vertical Medusa, has a very similar entry point to a Philtrum piercing (above the centre of the top lip)
however is pierced vertically through the upper lip.
Jewellery: Generally pierced with a 16 gauge curved barbell.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 2 weeks, and up to 6 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) three times daily - especially after food. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of cigarettes, alcohol, make up or lip balms.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
BODY PIERCINGS
BODY PIERCINGS
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Navel | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWA Navel piercing frames the navel (or belly button), and usually passes through the upper hood of the navel. Suitability for this piercing depends on the anatomy
of your navel - and not your size or fitness level! Come in and chat to one of our awesome team for a free anatomy check and consult.
Jewellery: Typically pierced with a 14 gauge navel bar with a 5mm and 8mm gem, or curved barbell. Lower Navels are usually pierced with a 14 gauge curved barbell.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, and up to 12 months for full healing - sometimes even longer.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of tight clothing, bending and excercising.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Lower Navel | From NZD $50
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWA lower Navel piercing sits opposite a traditional navel, passing through the lower navel rim. Suitability for this piercing depends on the anatomy of your navel - a
sufficient lower navel rim or lip is needed to support this piercing. Come in and chat to one of our awesome team for a free anatomy check and consult.
Jewellery: Typically pierced with a 14 gauge curved barbell, or an inverted (upside down) traditional navel bar if anatomy allows.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, and up to 12 months for full healing - sometimes even longer.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of tight clothing, bending and excercising.
Available: from 13 years of age with parental consent, or from 16 years without consent.
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Nipple - Male / AMAB | From NZD $60
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWNipple piercings are traditionally placed horizontally in the natural crease where the nipple rises from the areola, but they can also be placed vertically or
angled to your preference depending on your anatomy.
There are some considerations to be made dependent on your anatomy and biology, so to ensure your piercer is properly trained for your specific anatomy, we categorise our nipple piercings as Male or AMAB (Assigned Male at Birth) and Female or AFAB (Assigned Female at Birth). You may be asked to specify at the time of booking.
Jewellery: Typically pierced with a 14 gauge straight barbell.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, and up to 12 months for full healing - sometimes even longer.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of tight clothing.
Available: Strictly to our customers aged 18 years and above. Photo ID is required.
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Nipple - Female / AFAB | From NZD $60
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWNipple piercings are traditionally placed horizontally in the natural crease where the nipple rises from the areola, but they can also be placed vertically or
angled to your preference depending on your anatomy.
There are some considerations to be made dependent on your anatomy and biology, so to ensure your piercer is properly trained for your specific anatomy, we categorise our nipple piercings as Male or AMAB (Assigned Male at Birth) and Female or AFAB (Assigned Female at Birth). You may be asked to specify at the time of booking.
Jewellery: Typically pierced with a 14 gauge straight barbell.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-8 weeks, and up to 12 months for full healing - sometimes even longer.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of tight clothing.
Available: Strictly to our customers aged 18 years and above. Photo ID is required.
ADVANCED PIERCINGS
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Industrial | From NZD $70
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWIndustrial Piercings - also known as scaffold piercings, connect two piercings of the upper ear cartilage (helix) with a single long barbell. If you're looking
for something different these piercings definitely hit the mark.
Jewellery: An industrial is pierced with a long 14 gauge straight barbell.
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 6-12 weeks, and up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing, and be mindful of hats, glasses and hair products.
Available: from 16 years of age with parental consent, or from 18 years without consent.
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Surface | From NZD $75
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWSurface piercings are a type of piercing that are done on the surface of the skin, rather than through a defined fold, ridge or protrusion of skin or cartilage. There
are loads of placement options for surface piercings - including wrist, face, abdomen and chest just to name a few - come in and talk to our experienced piercers about options!
Jewellery: Believe it or not - surface piercings are pierced using a 14 gauge surface bar! (also known as a staple bar due to it's shape).
Healing: Generally downsizing isn't necessary with a surface piercing, but it's advised to wait 6-8 weeks before changing your tops, gems or balls. Up to 12 months for full healing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of bumping and excessive movement.
Available: from 16 years of age with parental consent, or from 18 years without consent.
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Cheek | Single NZD $110
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWCheek piercings enter through the thinnest part of your cheek and into the inside wall of the mouth. Cheeks are usually pierced in pairs on either side of the face to
create the illusion of dimples – and as such are sometimes referred to as ‘dimple piercings’.
Jewellery: A flat-back internally threaded titanium post and plain ball top, or add some bling with a premium gem top!
Healing: Downsize to slightly shorter sterile jewellery in approximately 2 weeks. This piercing requires multiple sterile downsizes within your first few months of healing, and full healing usually from 12 months.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) three times daily - especially after food. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of cigarettes, alcohol, make up or skincare products.
Available: Due to a more intense aftercare and healing period, these piercings are reserved for our clients aged 18 years and over.
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Lobe Large Gauge | Single From NZD $55
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWA large gauge lobe piercing is performed using a larger 2-3mm needle, creating an instant chunky look. This piercing is perfect for someone wanting to give their
ear stretching journey a kick start, allowing you to reach your goal size quicker.
Jewellery: Large Gauge lobes are pierced using either a 2mm or 3mm single flared eyelet (tunnel) with a silicone o-ring to secure the jewellery in place
Healing: Downsizes aren't usually required however can occur at the 8-12 week mark. Full healing usually occurs at 6 months. It is important to wait until your piercing is fully healed before commencing your stretching journey.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Try not to sleep on your piercing, and be mindful of hats, glasses and hair products.
Available: Large Gauge Lobes are reserved for our clients 18 years and older.
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Dermal | From NZD $95
BOOK THIS PIERCING NOWDermal piercings are also known as ‘single point’ piercings because they don’t have a separate entry and exit point. This ‘single point’ look is achieved by
inserting a small metal plate or "anchor" under the skin and screwing a ball or jewel to the top which lies flat against your skin. These can be done on various part of the body including, back, chest or face.
Jewellery: Dermals are pierced using a 14 gauge anchor, and 14 gauge 4mm top or gem.
Healing: Usually 6 months for full healing. Patching (securing with a band-aid) is recommended for the first 3 months, especially while sleeping or working out- to minimize the risk of bumping or damaging the piercing.
Aftercare: Never touch a fresh or healing piercing. We recommend a sterile saline solution (available instore or online) twice daily. Avoid swimming (fresh water, pool or beach) for the first 6-8 weeks of healing. Be mindful of bumping or knocking your dermal.
Available: from 16 years of age with parental consent, or from 18 years without consent.
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LEARN MOREAll piercings are subject to anatomy check, please talk to your piercer about your piercing goals. Healing times are a guide only and can differ dependent on a number of factors – pop instore for a free consult if you have questions.
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