Piercing Guide
PIERCING 101
Lulu Ave has been providing piercing services for over 20 years and are always looking for ways to improve our processes, supplies, and overall cleanliness. As a result, we have moved to a 99% disposable piercing process to reduce the risk of infection and cross-contamination. In addition, we also use single-use needles for all piercings to ensure a sterile and smooth experience for every client.
Our staff is regularly trained on piercing best practices to ensure the health and safety of our clients. We also focus on further educating ourselves about ear and facial anatomy to provide the best piercing experience possible. This includes identifying the most optimal angle while selecting the optimal size and shape of jewelry for our client’s piercings and placements.
BECOMING A 99% DISPOSABLE ESTABLISHMENT
Lulu Ave. has shifted to a 99% disposable process to improve cleanliness and reduce the risk of infections. We dispose of all our tools and needles after each use to provide clients with a brand-new experience every time.
KEEPING A STERILE AND CLEAN ENVIRONMENT
Lulu Ave places a strong emphasis on maintaining a clean and organized space for both our clients and employees. We use high-grade disinfectant solutions, follow strict cleaning schedules, and complete standardized safety checklists between appointments to ensure a sanitary and safe facility.
NEEDLES > PIERCING GUNS
Piercing experts know that needles are considered the safest option for piercings as they are designed to make precise, clean cuts with minimal trauma to the skin. The piercing industry largely uses needles for this reason, as piercing guns can damage the skin and are typically less sterile.
THE HUMAN ANATOMY
Piercing is as much an art as it is a science. When professionally executed, piercings are a beautiful form of body adornment and self-expression. Piercing experts pay attention to detail prior to making any new punctures. By thoroughly examining the piercing area, assessing individual ear anatomy, considering existing placements, and identifying the best spacing and angles for new piercings, we curate the perfect look for our clients.
GLOSSARY
PIERCING AFTERCARE
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Saline Spray, clean the area no more than 2x a day, spray the entrance and exit area of your jewelry and wipe off the excess with a clean paper towel.
POST-PIERCINGS
- Please do not remove your jewelry during its healing time as it will begin to close immediately.
- Avoid cleaning your piercing with chemicals such as alcohol, Neosporin, bactine, essential oils and other products as they are not designed to clean piercing.
- Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before cleaning your piercing. A piercing is an open wound, so dirty hands or fingernails can transfer bacteria on your new piercing. Be careful not to aggravate your new piercing.This includes turning or playing with your jewelry, washing and styling your hair, putting on or removing clothing, and sleeping on your fresh piercing.
- When you shower, please make sure all soaps or shampoos are washed off your piercing.
- When you shower, make sure all soaps or shampoos are washed off your piercing(s).
- Be careful and avoid sleeping on your piercing(s), sleep on your back or use a travel pillow.
- Avoid swimming in chlorinated pool water, lakes and other bodies of water during the healing process.
Feel free to each out to us if you have any questions following your piercing. If you're having any post-service issues please be sure to book a check-up appointment.
PIERCING HEALING TIMES
Before you can change your jewelry you want to make sure your piercing is healed. This is not exact as everyone heals differently.
- Earlobe: 2-4 months
- Helix: 6-9+ months
- Forward Helix: 6-9+ months
- Flat: 6-9+ months
- Conch: 6-9+ months
- Tragus: 6-9+ months
- Daith: 6-9+ months
- Rook: 6-9+ months
- Industrial: 8 months - 1+ year
AFTERCARE TIPS BY PIERCING LOCATION
EAR LOBES AND HELIX (CARTILAGE)
- Avoid makeup and any hair products.
- Thoroughly wash-off any excess debris.
- Use a travel pillow to sleep.
- Avoid touching or twisting jewelry.
ADVANCED CARTILAGE PIERCINGS (ROOK, FORWARD HELIX, DAITH, CONCH,TRAGUS, INDUSTRIAL)
- Avoid headphones as they can put pressure on the piercing.
- Avoid makeup and any hair products.
- Use a travel pillow to sleep.
- Avoid touching or twisting jewelry.
- Thoroughly wash-off any excess debris.
- Be careful when styling your hair or getting it styled.
NOSTRIL
- Avoid makeup, creams, serums and or face wash directly on the piercing.
- If you have a cold or allergies, be gentle when blowing your nose.
SEPTUM
- Do not pick at debris buildup. Use warm water or saline and gently remove it.
- If you have a cold or allergies, be gentle when blowing your nose.
NAVEL
- Avoid clothing that does not rub on piercing. Ex. high waisted pants or jeans resting on the piercing.
- Avoid body creams, moisturizers and perfumes directly on piercing.
- Avoid other bodily fluids.
- Refrain from any exercises that require the use of your abdominal
- Avoid swimming in chlorinated pool water, lakes and other bodies of water during the healing process.
NIPPLE
- Avoid moisturizers, body creams directly on piercing.
- Avoid other bodily fluids.
- Avoid tight clothing, lace bras, and woven fabrics.
- Avoid using loofah when showering.
- Be careful hugging people, changing clothes as it can get caught and yanked on your piercing.
HAPPY HEALING!
Thank you for reviewing our aftercare guide and polishing up your piercing knowledge. If you have any post-service concerns, please book a check-up appointment with one of our piercing experts.
ABOUT PIERCING JEWELRY
We know that superior materials ensure a better piercing and healing experience, which is why we provide only the highest quality piercing jewelry at affordable price points. We carefully select our curated collections, paying attention to the shape, size, and design of our jewelry pieces. In terms of precious metals, we only carry 14k gold and titanium for piercing jewelry as they contain hypoallergenic properties and are known for being the safest metals throughout the industry.