Piercing Shop Etiquette: Can You Bring Your Own Jewelry? — Certified Tattoo Studios (2024)

FAQs

How much do you tip a piercing studio? ›

$3-10 for their time is a nice way to say “thanks.” Maybe they spent a decent amount of time with you, lined up multiple piercings or helping you decide on the exact placement. $5-20 per piercing will show how much you appreciate the skill and effort they put into making everything perfect.

Things You Should Know

Pay a 20-30% tip if you had a great experience getting your new piercing, or 10-15% if the experience was just okay. If you don't have a lot of money to spare, pay a tip that's comfortable for you and your current financial situation.

Anyone getting pierced or having jewelry inserted into a piercing must provide proof of age and identification.

If you aren't comfortable with doing it yourself, your piercer would be more than happy to do it for you! And usually they will do it with no cost at all. NEVER GET PIERCED WITH A GUN. That is piercing 101.

Professional piercing is a service industry. With that being said, tipping is never expected, but always appreciated. If you feel that our staff did an excellent job and you are pleased with your experience, 20% of your final bill is an appropriate amount to tip.

Piercers are kind of like waiters at a restaurant. Unless they're piercing you in their own shop, they're likely getting a small percentage of the meager amount you pay for your piercing. That's why tipping is really important.

In short, yes—you can bring your own jewelry to a piercing shop. However, we recommend that you only do so if the jewelry is made from high-quality materials such as surgical steel, titanium, or gold.

A good way to gauge what's appropriate is to think about how long your piercing took. Some piercings, like helix piercings, are quick and uncomplicated. In those instances, Loheide said, "$10 to $20 is fine," even if the total cost of your jewelry and services is higher.

How much do you tip on a $300 tattoo? You would tip around $60 - $90 for a $300 tattoo. So, the final price you'd expect to pay for the service is $360 - $390.

Don't arrive drug or alcohol affected. Wear clean, comfortable clothing that is suitable for the piercing e.g know that if you wear a dress for a nipple piercing appointment – it will be coming off! If you want to – arrange for a supportive friend to go with you.

What hurts more tattoos or piercings? ›

In general, tattoos tend to hurt more than piercings because the needles used for tattoos are larger and go deeper into the skin than the needles used for piercings. However, everyone experiences pain differently, so there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to how much pain you'll feel from a tattoo or piercing.

There are a few materials approved by the Association of Professional Piercers (APP), but implant-grade titanium is the one most piercers recommend for initial piercings. Here's why: It's nickel-free.

It is indeed completely appropriate to negotiate the price of any piece of jewelry. Jewelers know this and will expect it. That being said, it's important to note that the commercial jewelry chain stores (and brand name jewelry stores) will almost always immediately shoot down your negotiating attempts.

Tip 1: Everything in a jewelry store is negotiable. Big or little purchases, depending on the size of the purchase, you could save between 15-50% just by negotiating.

Some Cheap Jewelry Contains Carcinogens

Certain chromium and nickel compounds, for example, are “known to be human carcinogens” while lead is listed as a probable carcinogen. So, what does any of this research mean for you? It means that your cheap jewelry might contain chemicals that can cause cancer.

People generally tip 15-20% of the bill. To calculate tip multiply the total check by 1 plus the decimal percentage tip you'd like to leave. If you wanted to leave a 20% tip, you would add 1 to 0.20 to get 1.20. Multiply the bill by 1.20 to get the total amount you'd leave including tip.

Sinatra also recommends tipping all tattoo artists, even if you're getting your ink done by the owner. “Clients often feel they don't need to tip the owner, but if the owner is working alongside others in the studio and their work is valued, a tip is greatly appreciated,” Sinatra says.

Surface piercings such as eyebrows, neck, nipple and wrist tend to be rejected more easily than other piercings. That's because they do not travel directly through the body, but rather along an area of skin because the jewellery is puncturing only a small amount of the skin's surface.

There is actually scientific reasoning behind this practice, because breathing more slowly and deeply from your stomach signals your nervous system to calm down.

Can a piercing be rejected? ›

Any piercing has the potential to be rejected. Rejection depends on the person's immune system and how well the piercing heals. But, the body tends to reject some types of piercings more often than others. Surface piercings are the most common types of piercing to be rejected by the body.

Can you bring jewelry in a carry on bag? Absolutely. In fact, if you're not actually wearing your more expensive pieces through the airport, your carry-on is the only other way to go. Make sure to keep the bag with your jewelry inside in your sight at all times.

If there's a special piece you want to have, you can — and should — go out and buy jewelry for yourself. It can be exciting, empowering, a needed boost after a bad day or a reward for a great one.

Buying baubles is no more selfish, no more heinous than buying clothes for yourself. In fact, it is far more practical. Jewelry holds its value! Stocks may soar and plummet, but a 1920s Cartier Art Deco diamond watch is always worth at least its weight in gold, and usually a whole lot more.

Ideally, the best time to change your earrings is after six weeks from the day you had your ears pierced. During this period, the wound is expected to have healed, which means it's generally safe to take the old jewelry out and replace it with the jewelry of your liking.

It isn't customary to tip a jeweler and there isn't really a need to do so. However, there's nothing wrong with tipping them and many people do especially if they're visiting one for a special occasion such as a wedding or engagement ring, if it's a customized piece or if a sentimental item is being repaired.

The short answer is you need to wait until your piercing is healed. Some jewellery is easier than others and some will require tools which means you need to go see your piercer to have it changed. New piercings are made with jewellery that is larger or longer to allow for some naturally occurring swelling.

The quick answer is 6 weeks for an earlobe piercing, and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing. However, everyone has a different healing process. We've compiled a list of tips for knowing if you're ready to change into a new pair of earrings!

To help speed up the healing process, Bubbers recommends wearing earrings made of implant-grade metal so your body will form a healed layer around the metal. You also should avoid going any longer than 24 hours without wearing earrings for the first six months of a new piercing to prevent the hole from closing.

Never Volunteer to Disclose Your Budget

If you're going to visit a jewelry store in person, don't give away the exact price that you're willing to pay the moment you walk in. Give the jeweler an overall ballpark figure and ask to see a few options within that general price bracket.

Are you supposed to haggle with jewelers? ›

Tip 1: Everything in a jewelry store is negotiable. Big or little purchases, depending on the size of the purchase, you could save between 15-50% just by negotiating. This applies to large chain stores and mom and pop locations.