“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.”
“Although more costly (on average) than hollow piercing needles, Catheter needles can be worth the additional expense in added precision and client comfort”
“EZ-Glide tubes eliminate fumbling and the possibility of losing the hole by securely joining the needle and piercing jewelry for a one-step pull through”
“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”
“Some people believe drinking alcohol before a piercing will lessen the pain. While this may work in theory, drinking alcohol is really a bad idea, as it can lead to excessive bleeding or fainting.”
“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.”
“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”
“The septum clamp features two small aligning ‘tunnels’ that when placed on the septum, form a guide for the needle.”
“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”
“Receiving tubes are made of either plastic, metal (usually stainless steel as shown in photo) or Pyrex glass…”