What to know before getting a piercing

Sometimes it is better to move your appointment than try to squeeze it into a packed week. If you are planning a piercing in Wolverhampton, have a think about what you have coming up next: gym sessions, work shifts, travel, nights out or anything where clothing and accessories might keep rubbing the area.

Headphones, glasses, hats, collars and hair can all affect how comfortable a placement feels day to day.

It is worth mentioning these details during your consultation, even if they seem minor. Your piercer can then talk through whether the placement, jewellery style or appointment date needs a bit of adjusting.

Try not to turn up in a rush or right before something important where you will not have time to think about the new piercing properly.

Talk through the first piece of jewellery, including its size, shape and fastening, before making a final call. It is also useful to ask when you might be able to change to another style later on. If you are torn between a subtle look and something more noticeable, say so at the consultation rather than deciding on the spot. You can go through all the practical bits at 3 School St, WV1 4LF, right in Wolverhampton.