What to look for in body piercing kits
“Be on guard against kits that are sold with loose body jewelry or metal forceps that are unsterilized – these kits can lead to terrible infections, injury, or worse…”
Body Piercing Kits
Are all body piercing kits the same?
“The vast majority (over 95%) of piercing kits sold do not include sterile body jewelry, so contact the company before purchasing (if it is not clearly stated in the listing information) that the kit you are buying includes sterile body jewelry, sterile needles and sterilized forceps…”
Where to get quality body piercing kits
“A quality professional-grade body piercing kit should include the following items; sterile, pre-packaged hollow piercing needles(s), skin preparation (benzalkonium chloride is better than alcohol at disinfecting and does not dry the skin out), piercing tool(s) like forceps (that are sterilized and packaged for immediate use), and the most important of all, sterile body jewelry that has been autoclave sterilized for your (and your client’s) protection…”
When is free shipping really free?
“Not only did we confirm that this company is the only company that really does give you free shipping without minimum requirements, but they also give you bonus points with every purchase that can be redeemed for additional free merchandise”
Finding Wholesale deals in body piercing kits and jewelry
“Finding truly great deals on body piercing supplies and body jewelry can be difficult because cagey web sellers deflate the price of a product listing only to recoup the price on overly high shipping fees added in the last step of the purchase”
Consumer Alert: Chinese Ear Piercing kits sold as body piercing kits
“These kits are often sold on ebay for around 70 USD, or elsewhere, offering a handful of piercing needles to go along with a few pieces of body jewelry (without being sterile, of course), and an ear piercing gun and studs. Maybe these companies think by throwing it all into a metal case it will not be seen for what it is; a Chinese ear-piercing kit.”
Should you buy a body piercing kit?
“Make sure that the body piercing kit you purchase includes sterilized body jewelry, as well as sterile needles, and preparation materials to disinfect the skin properly”
Warning: Read this before you enroll in a body art school
“These online courses may inform you and give you some insight as to how certain techniques are performed, but they cannot prepare you completely for actual body piercing, nor will they count towards any requirements you must meet to become certified.”
What is Freehand Piercing?
“make sure that the freehand body piercing kit you purchase includes sterile body jewelry, so you won’t put yourself (or your client) at risk of infection or injury”
What should be in a Body Piercing Kit?
“Most importantly, make sure your body piercing kit includes sterile body jewelry. Remember, if it does not say the body jewelry is pre-sterilized, it isn’t”