EAR PIERCING
eAR PIERCING BY eMMA LOUISE
Emma is here to take you through the entire process, from choosing your jewellery, your piercing placement and most important how to look after your new piercing! Whether its your first or tenth piercing you will feel completely at ease in the hands of Emma.
Piercing ‘System 75’ by studex
The ear piercing system used is the industry leading premium ‘System 75’ by Studex. For over four decades, the Studex name has signified trust and safety in ear piercing, and is recognised globally as the world’s largest manufacturer of ear piercing earings, instruments and after care products. Benefits of the system include:
Fully disposable, single-use, sterilised cartridges for a hygienic piercing
A touch-free piercing instrument that avoids direct contact with your ear
Use of hand pressure for greater control and precision during piercing
Gentle action for a quick, painless piercing.
Automatic and secure placement of piercing back on the earring post for ultimate comfort after piercing
Ear piercing Range
FAQs
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You can have your ears pierced from the age of 5 however under the age of 16 you must be accompanied by an adult
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For lobe ear piercings is it 6 weeks and cartilage the recommended time is 12 weeks
I do offer and advanced after care for an extra £5 due to the extra properties this holds it will cut the healing time down by half.
It is however recommended that you always replace the piercing with another high quality grade earring.
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This is completely dependant on scar tissue and whether it is safe to do so. This will be decided during the consultation at the beginning.
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• You have taken any blood thinning medication in the 24 hours before your appointment (e.g. Aspirin)
• You have had alcohol or taken any recreational drugs in the 24 hours before your appointment
• You're pregnant or breastfeeding
• To avoid feeling ill or faint, make sure you’ve eaten!
• If you have any health conditions, such as Epilepsy, you will require a doctors note.
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The pricing for your ear piercing is between £30 - £40 for one piercing and £40 - £50 for a pair. The price dependant on whether you choose 9 or 18 carat gold.
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You can choose to have your ear pierced anywhere along the outside rim of your ear.
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Since some people are allergic to nickel, the EU nickel directive regulates how much nickel may be released onto the skin per week. For earrings, these are a maximum of 0.2 micrograms per square centimeter per week (i.e. 0.2 millionth of a gram). All Studex studs and earrings fall well below this allowable value and are thus nickel-safe and allergy free. In fact, all Studex studs and hoops are hypoallergenic, nickel-safe, lead-, cadmium- and cobalt-free.
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A minimum of 6 weeks for pierced ear lobes and 12 weeks for ear cartilage piercings. You should only switch into new earrings after the suggested healing period.
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Clean the piercing area(s) with Studex After Piercing Lotion or Gel and rotate the piercing stud at least once a day. More frequent cleaning is necessary after excessive physical activity. Avoid touching the piercing area(s) whenever possible.
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Yes! All Studex ear piercing systems are safe for ears of any age. However, we recommend that parents wait until the first DPT vaccination is administered to a newborn and to consult with a pediatrician.
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No. Our Studex ear piercing systems have been carefully designed to pierce ears virtually pain free. When performed properly, most people feel little or no discomfort.
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Yes. Manufactured in LA, Studex Ear Piercing systems and hypo-allergenic earrings are made utilising the latest manufacturing technology and offer the very latest in fashion of the highest quality. All Studex sterilised jewellery meets or exceeds US Food & Drug Administration regulations and E.U standards. In the UK, studex work with local authorities to set out best piercing practice.