Studio

We offer a clean and professional studio environment that is comfortable and appropriate for clients of all ages.

Advanced Sterilization Equipment

At Integrity Piercing, we utilize a Statim G4 steam autoclave to sterilze equipment and materials used for all procedures. The Statim G4 has a 6 minute cycle time, which allows us to sterilize all items needed for your procedure in your presence, giving you the comfort of knowing that everything used for your piercing has been properly sterilized.

Fully-enclosed Piercing Room

At Integrity Piercing, we feel that it is your piercing experience and you should decide who is allowed to watch or listen to your procedure. We have seating for friends and family if you would like to bring them with you. This is a fully enclosed private room dedicated only to piercing procedures, not a partitioned or curtained-off area. This ensures your privacy and comfort, while achieving optimal sanitation standards.

Latex Free

With a growing number of the population developing latex sensitivities and allergies, we have opted to accommodate all clients by offering a latex-free environment. Integrity Piercing does not use latex gloves, nor do we use band-aids or elastic bands containing latex. Regarding skin sensitivities, we have also opted not to use iodine based skin prep products.

Weekly Spore Testing

While it is common practice in the piercing industry to spore test an autoclave only once a month, we conduct weekly testing to ensure that sterilization conditions are being met consistently. Ask us to see our spore test results - we have all of our test results available and we are proud to prove our dedication to your health and safety.

We require our piercers to have an active membership in the Association of Professional Piercers (APP). Membership in the APP demonstrates that we uphold a set of safety and hygiene standards that are equal to or more stringent than those established by state or local governments; have knowledge of apprpriate sterilization and cross-contamination prevention through blood-bourne pathogens training; and work in a studio that meets rigorous standards of environmental criteria for health, safety and sanitization. For information about making safe piercing decisions, a listing of membership requirements and a current member directory, please visit the APP website: www.safepiercing.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting a piercing is a fun and exciting event in your life that should be taken seriously. At Integrity Piercing, we have established our piercing policies based on state regulations, insurance requirements, industry standards, and our personal experience. We have established our policies with your best interest in mind and are happy to discuss them in greater detail with you, so if you feel that some of our policies are a little strict or if you do not understand them, please contact us for more information.

Identification and Age Requirements

18 and Older – You must present one of the following forms of photo identification to receive a piercing or have a piercing stretched:

*State Issued driver’s license or identification card

*Passport

*Military identification card

*Resident alien card

*Government Issued identification card for non-US resident

Minors 13-17 - We will offer some piercing procedures based on a consultation with the minor and their parent or legal guardian. Under no circumstances will we perform nipple or genital piercings on a person under the age of 18. We will not do any piercings other than earlobes on minors under the age of 13 and cannot make any exceptions to this policy. Please read all of the following information about piercing minors and please contact us with any questions.

To protect the minor, their parent or legal guardian, the studio, and the piercer, we have established the following requirements for piercing a minor:

1) To receive a piercing, the minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who is required to fill out all necessary paperwork and be present for the procedure. We understand that some parents/legal guardians get a little “squeamish” around needles so we won’t require the parent to watch the actual piercing when it is performed. We require your presence in the procedure room so you can ensure that sterilization standards have been met, proper aseptic technique is utilized, witness disposal of the needle, and to ensure that all questions have been answered to your full satisfaction. Under no circumstance will we pierce someone under the age of 18 without consent of their parent or legal guardian.

Both the minor and the parent/legal guardian must present one of the following forms of identification:

*State Issued driver’s license or identification card

*Passport

*Military identification card

*Resident alien card

*Government Issued identification card for non-US resident

For minors only – we will also accept a recent school ID (within the last two years) OR recent yearbook photo (within the last two years).

For your protection, we require the parent and the minor to have either a matching last name or address on the identification presented. If neither the last name or the address matches, we require additional documentation demonstrating why your information is different (marriage license, divorce papers, name change, etc.).

If you are the legal guardian of a minor, you must provide court documentation that proves legal guardianship.

Minors 6-12 - We will offer earlobe piercings based on a consultation with the minor and their parent or legal guardian. Under no circumstances will we perform any piercings other than earlobes on a person under the age of 13. Please read all of the following information about piercing minors and please contact us with any questions.

It is our studio policy to have our piercer perform a consultation with a minor and their parent or legal guardian before any piercing procedure. This is done to ensure that both the minor and their parent understand the short-term and long-term potential risks associated with the procedure, the details of the procedure itself, the healing time and aftercare involved to properly care for the piercing, and answer any questions. While the piercer may be comfortable performing the piercing the same day as the consultation, some times they may feel a 24 hour waiting period is appropriate. In some instances, the piercer may decide not to pierce the child and they will discuss their reasoning with you.

To protect the minor, their parent or legal guardian, the studio, and the piercer, we have established the following requirements for piercing a minor:

To receive a piercing, the minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who is required to fill out all necessary paperwork and be present for the procedure. We understand that some parents/legal guardians get a little “squeamish” around needles and we won’t require the parent to watch the actual piercing procedure. We require your presence in the procedure room so you can ensure that sterilization standards have been met, proper aseptic technique is utilized, witness disposal of the needle, and to ensure that all questions have been answered to your full satisfaction. Under no circumstance will we pierce someone under the age of 18 without consent of their parent or legal guardian.

The parent/legal guardian must present one of the following forms of identification:

*State Issued driver’s license or identification card

*Passport

*Military identification card

*Resident alien card

*Government Issued identification card for non-US resident (please consult with the piercer for more information about non-US resident requirements)

We do not currently require identification for earlobe piercings on children between the ages of 6 and 12. While we require additional documentation for non-earlobe piercings on minors 13-17, we understand that children under 13 often do not have any form of identification or a yearbook photo. If your child does have some form of identification, commonly a Child Safe Card, it is greatly appreciated if you present it before the procedure.

Preparation for Piercing Procedure

We take walk-ins whenever possible, although appointments are encouraged to ensure that you are able to be pierced at the time that is most convenient for you. While we sometimes are able to accept walk-ins for piercing procedures until we close, we are not always able to do so and suggest that you arrive at least 30 minutes before we close.

We will not perform piercing services on anyone obviously under the influence of drugs or alcohol and we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who we suspect is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. We also will not perform piercings on anyone who is pregnant. Please understand that both of these policies have been established for your safety.

We strongly suggest eating a meal within four hours before any piercing procedure, including stretching an existing piercing. This decreases the likelihood that you will get lightheaded or nauseous.

Be honest when answering the questions on your piercing consent form. Your honest answers provide us the information needed to give you a comfortable experience and the highest chances of long-term success with your piercing. Please understand that sometimes the piercer may need additional information before performing your procedure, such as obtaining a doctor’s note previous to the piercing. We want you to be safe and healthy and have a great experience.

Keep in mind that all body parts are different shapes and sizes and that not all piercings work for all people. If we decline you for a specific piercing procedure, please understand that we have your best interest in mind and we do not want you to end up with a piercing that has a very low chance of success.