How to Get Started as a Body Piercer
The demand for professional body piercers has never been greater than now. The question we get many times here at the Body Piercing News is ‘How Do I Get Started?’
Body Piercing Kits
Extreme Nipple Piercing: Cool or Fool?
“Most men that have had their nipples pierced know the pain involved can be excruciating, sometimes more painful than women’s nipples when they are pierced…”
Thinking about Piercing Yourself?
“You will know if it includes sterilized body jewelry because they will be packaged in light blue color-changing sterile pouches, and usually the company will clearly state that the body jewelry is sterilized. If the description of the kit does not clearly state the body jewelry is sterile, it is not…”
Titanium Body Piercing Kits
“The primary problem metal that causes reactions in people is nickel. Although surgical stainless steel (the usual metal used for body piercings in the United States) contains only a trace amount of nickel, it is enough to cause severe reactions in people that have allergies to heavy metals…”
Self Piercing: How Dangerous Is It?
“If you are determined to pierce yourself, make sure you have researched the technique required for the piercing you are going to do, and purchase a sterile body piercing kit that includes the proper tools, needles, skin preparation and of course, the most crucial factor of all, sterile body jewelry.”
Body Piercing Kits and Home Piercing
“…most kits offered on ebay and on the web do NOT include sterile body jewelry…”
What to look for in a body piercing kit
“The vast majority of body piercing kits do not include sterile body jewelry. Why? It’s mainly because of the time and expense in sterilizing body jewelry – most companies would rather make more profit off your purchase than insure your safety…”
Got a Body Piercing Kit?
“Bare-bones body piercing kits (without instructions or sterile body jewelry) may save you money in the short term, but if using such a kit leads to an infection (due to the body jewelry not being sterile) or a doctor’s visit, how much did you really save?”
Free Hand Body Piercing Kits
“Piercing without forceps is known as free-hand piercing, and is common amongst professional body piercers.”
The Dangers of Using Dirty Piercing Supplies
“Be smart when shopping for body piercing supplies and only do business with someone that guarantees sterility and who gladly shows proof of their sterilization methods for all to see…”