
We specialise in the safest and least traumatic method of piercing, needle piercing. Making your child’s first ear piercing a positive experience. Located in a calm salon environment, we provide a professional, safe, clean, and welcoming environment, using only the highest-quality, hypoallergenic materials. We understand how special this moment is, so we allow extra time to ensure a gentle, patient approach that puts both you and your child at ease. Trust us to create a memory filled with smiles and confidence.
A first ear piercing is more than just a style choice—it’s a memorable milestone, a symbol of growing up, and often a cherished tradition. For many families, it’s a rite of passage that marks a moment of bravery, excitement, and celebration. This experience can become a beautiful bonding moment, filled with joy and pride, as your child takes their first step into this special journey. At Emily Edward's Beauty we understand the significance of this moment and strive to make it as safe, meaningful, and positive as it deserves to be!
Aftercare
Healing times
Emily Edwards Beauty, we believe that understanding the process helps create a calm and positive experience. Here’s what you and your child can expect during their first ear piercing:
Warm Welcome
We greet you and your child in a friendly, clean, and relaxing environment, helping everyone feel at ease from the start.
Marking the Placement
We carefully mark dots on the ears to show exactly where the piercings will go. Your child and you can check and approve the placement to ensure you’re both happy before proceeding.
Explaining the Tools and Procedure
We introduce the tools we’ll use—hygienic and designed for gentle precision—and explain the process step by step. This builds confidence and helps your child understand what to expect.
Choosing the Jewellery
Your child gets to pick their favorite earrings from our selection of most hypoallergenic, high-quality starter jewellery specifically designed for new piercings. Using the correct metal is super important when it comes to having the best healing possible.
Checking In on Their Feelings
We take the time to talk about how they’re feeling, answering any questions and addressing concerns. Your child’s comfort is always our priority.
Explaining How It’s Going to Feel
We describe the sensation of the piercing in honest but reassuring terms, helping your child feel prepared and confident.
Time to Relax
Before we proceed, we give your child the time they need to sit back, breathe, and feel completely ready. There’s no rush—they’re in control.
The Piercing Moment
With precision and care, we perform the piercing quickly, with specific needles that are more suited to children's ears to minimise pain and bleeding.
Aftercare and Celebration
After the piercing, we provide detailed aftercare instructions to keep the ears clean and healing properly. We also celebrate this special milestone with your child—it’s a moment to be proud of!
As a responsible piercing salon, we provide all our clients with a complimentary aftercare solution made specifically for piercings. Proper aftercare starts with a simple sterile saline solution, the safest option as it avoids the risks of irritation from added ingredients and chemicals.
To ensure your piercing heals well, we also provide all clients with a detailed aftercare leaflet and basic cleaning tools. This gives you everything you need right away to start caring for your piercing confidently and safely.
We are always here to support you throughout your healing journey and if you need any help or advise, please get in contact!
Understanding the healing times for your new piercings is essential for a smooth and comfortable experience.
It's important to note that individual healing times may vary based on factors such as personal health, aftercare practices, and lifestyle.
For lobe piercings. It is recommended that earrings be changed after 6-8 weeks.
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What is the difference between a gun and needle piercing?
The difference between gun and needle piercing lies in hygiene, precision, and the level of trauma caused to the skin. Needle piercings are much safer because all equipment is either single-use or sterilised in a Class B autoclave, which ensures the highest standard of cleanliness and significantly reduces the risk of infection. In contrast, piercing guns are often made of plastic and cannot be properly sterilised, increasing the chances of infections occuring.
When it comes to precision, needles allow for extremely accurate placement, which helps achieve symmetrical and well-aligned piercings. Guns, however, are less precise, often resulting in uneven piercings that can be difficult to fix later.
The method used also impacts healing. Needles are designed to create a clean, precise opening with their sharp edge, minimizing trauma to the surrounding tissue. This promotes faster healing and reduces the likelihood of complications. Piercing guns, on the other hand, use a blunt earring point to force through the skin, which causes blunt force trauma and increases healing time, as well as the potential for discomfort and irritation. For these reasons, needle piercing is widely considered the safer, more effective choice.
How much does it hurt to get an ear piercing with a needle?
Getting an ear piercing with a needle typically involves a brief, sharp pain that varies among individuals. Factors such as pain tolerance, piercing location, and the piercer's skill can influence the level of discomfort. The entire process is quick, lasting only a few seconds. Communication with your piercer and maintaining a positive mindset can help ease any concerns about pain.
How long does it take for an ear piercing to heal?
The healing time for an ear piercing with a needle can vary depending on several factors, including the location of the piercing and individual healing abilities. Here are general guidelines for common ear piercings:
Earlobe Piercing:
Healing Time: Approximately 6 to 8 weeks.
Note: Lobe piercings tend to heal faster than cartilage piercings.
Cartilage Piercings (Helix, Tragus, Conch, Daith):
Healing Time: On average, 3 to 12 months.
Note: Cartilage piercings may have a longer healing period due to the reduced blood flow to cartilage tissue.
When can I change my earrings after getting pierced?
The time you have to wait before changing your threadless jewellery, like any other piercing jewellery, depends on the type of piercing and how well it's healing.
You should wait until the piercing is fully healed. If the jewellery is changed sooner this can prolong the healing process and also increase the risk of complications.
Can I sleep on my newly pierced ear?
Try to avoid putting direct pressure on the fresh piercing, especially if it's on the side you sleep on.
Try to use a ring pillow if you must sleep on that specific side.
Can I swim with a new ear piercing?
Please avoid swimming for the first 2 weeks to give the outer skin time to heal over. If you must swim in a pool before the two-week mark, consider using a waterproof bandage or sealant to cover the piercing and protect it from the chlorine.
What jewellery will I be pierced with?
We only pierce with Implant Grade Titanium as this is the safest most hypoallergenic material. Our titanium can come in any colour, including silver, gold, rose gold and black. Just let us know your preference. The best part is we use threadless bars, which are not only much more comfortable than standard butterfly backs, the stud attachment can be changed with a large range of stunning attachments.
Can I be pierced with my own jewellery?
We can only pierce with jewellery that we know is 100% safe, this means it has to be sourced with us as our suppliers have the manufacturing documentation. We are able to source a large range of stunning jewellery, so if you have something in mind then please contact us with a picture and we can let you know if we can source it.
How many piercings can I have at once?
We provide a variety of piercing options, including getting multiple piercings. There are advantages and disadvantages to having multiple piercings. For instance, opting for several piercings simultaneously, particularly helix piercings, means they are likely to heal simultaneously, as opposed to the potential prolonged healing process if done individually over the course of years. On the downside, it may be uncomfortable to sleep on both sides, and the healing period might be extended because avoiding sleeping on them could be challenging. It is advisable to consider getting multiple piercings on one side at a time for a more manageable healing process.
Do you have any age restrictions?
Yes, I am fully licenced and insured therefore follow the councils and insurers guidelines, which state that you must be aged 16+ to get pierced.
If you are under 16, you must have a parent or guardians permission. Below are the ages you can get pierced with such permission:
Ear Lobes – 4 years
Ear Cartilage – 8 years
Nose – 13 years
Lips -14 years
Belly Button - 14 years
Will I need to bring ID?
Yes, if you look under 25 then ID will be required.
If parent permission is required then a Legal ID for both the child and parent is needed, which must match.
What can I expect while the piercing is healing?
Much like any wound, a majority of individuals will encounter various symptoms during the healing process of a fresh piercing. These may include:
Throughout the initial stages of healing, it's typical to experience itching, the discharge of a whitish-yellow fluid resulting in crust formation on the jewellery, along with dryness and redness around the piercing, this can continue to happen up to a year or until the piercing is fully helaed. These symptoms are frequently misconstrued as signs of infection. If you have any concerns, please feel free to get in touch with me.
Can I have a piercings whilst pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is advised to avoid getting pierced during pregnancy due to the minimal but existing risk of infection. This risk is not worth taking for both your well-being and your baby's health.
It is recommended to wait until at least 3-6 months postpartum or until breastfeeding is no longer the primary source of nutrition for baby, and they have started consuming solid food. This precaution is because the body undergoes significant recovery post-pregnancy and childbirth, and producing milk places a substantial demand on the body.
How much do ear piercings cost?
Treatment prices are relatively cheap ranging from anywhere from £20-50.
Piercing jewellery costs anything from a few pounds up to hundreds of pounds for high end solid gold ones. We include a choice of high quality titanium piercings (the safest material for new piercings) in our pricing to suit your style.
What parts of my face do you pierce?
We can pierce your ears, nose, lips, eyebrows and tongue at this time. We look to do more in the future.
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