After Care

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Wash your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason.

It is not necessary to rotate the jewelry through the piercing.

Once a day, we recommend using a cold compress with the saline spray we carry and a non woven gauze pad. This may be done by soaking a section of the non woven gauze pad with the saline spray solution and applying it directly onto your piercing. Let it soak over the entire area for 10 minutes. This will help break up any debris.

A brief rinse afterward will remove any residue. (Please do not use sink water.)

Dry by gently patting with clean, disposable paper products because cloth towels can harbor bacteria and snag on jewelry, causing injury.

Spraying the area with the solution may also be done, however the cold compress releases debris faster, and helps with the overall Aftercare process at a higher success rate.

A q-tip should never be used on your piercings because cotton fibers are the kryptonite of successful healing for a piercing. 

WHAT IS NORMAL

• Initially: some bleeding, localized swelling, tenderness, or bruising.
• During healing: some discoloration, itching, secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid (not pus) that will form some crust on the jewelry. The tissue may tighten around the jewelry as it heals.
• Once healed: the jewelry may not move freely in the piercing; do not force it. If you fail to include cleaning your piercing as part of your daily hygiene routine, normal but smelly bodily secretions may accumulate.
• A piercing may seem healed before the healing process is complete. This is because tissue heals from the outside in, and although it feels fine, the interior remains fragile. Be patient, and keep cleaning throughout the entire healing period.
• Even healed piercings can shrink or close in minutes after having been there for years! This varies from person to person; if you like your piercing, keep jewelry in—do not leave it empty.

WHAT TO DO

• Wash your hands prior to touching the piercing; leave it alone except when cleaning. During healing it is not necessary to rotate your jewelry
• Exercise during healing is fine; listen to your body.
• Make sure your bedding is washed and changed regularly. Wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you are sleeping.
• Showers tend to be safer than taking baths, as bathtubs can harbor bacteria. If you bathe in a tub, clean it well before each use and rinse off your piercing when you get out.

WHAT TO AVOID

• Avoid cleaning with alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, antibacterial soaps, iodine, or any harsh products, as these can damage cells. Also avoid ointments as they prevent necessary air circulation.
• Avoid Bactine®, pierced ear care solutions, and other products containing Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK). These can be irritating and are not intended for long-term wound care.
• Avoid over-cleaning. This can delay your healing and irritate your piercing.
• Avoid undue trauma such as friction from clothing, excessive motion of the area, playing with the jewelry, and vigorous cleaning. These activities can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, prolonged healing, and other complications.
• Avoid all oral contact, rough play, and contact with others’ bodily fluids on or near your piercing during healing.
•  Avoid stress and recreational drug use, including excessive caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
• Avoid submerging the piercing in unhygienic bodies of water such as lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc. Or, protect your piercing using a waterproof wound sealant bandage. These are available at most drugstores.
•  Avoid all beauty and personal care products on or around the piercing including cosmetics, lotions, and sprays, etc.
•  Don’t hang charms or any object from your jewelry until the piercing is fully healed. 
• Sleeping directly on a healing cartilage piercing can cause irritation, even causing shifts in the piercing’s angle. Placing a travel pillow, on top of your pillow, and then placing your ear in the opening can be helpful to avoid this.

HINTS AND TIPS

JEWELRY:

• Unless there is a problem with the size, style, or material of the initial jewelry, leave it in the place for the entire healing period. See a qualified piercer to perform any jewelry change that becomes necessary during healing.
•  Contact your piercer for a non-metallic jewelry alternative if your metal jewelry must be temporarily removed (such as for a medical procedure). Our Jewelry here at JuL head is all non-magnetic and hypoallergenic. It is safe for MRI’s. Please let your medical doctor know this information and have them e-mail us for any additional information.
•  Leave jewelry in at all times. Even healed piercings that you have had for years can shrink or close in minutes! If removed, reinsertion can be difficult or impossible. Please schedule a “JuLry Shopping” Appointment to have us reinsert your jewelry.
•  With clean hands or paper products, be sure to regularly check threaded and threadless ends on your jewelry for tightness.
•  Should you decide you no longer want the piercing, simply remove the jewelry (or have a professional piercer remove it) and continue cleaning the piercing until the hole closes. In most cases only a small mark should remain.
• In the event an infection is suspected, quality jewelry or an inert alternative may be left in place to allow for drainage of the infection, if approved by your physician. On rare occasion, when the jewelry is removed, the surface cells close up, which can seal the infection inside the piercing channel and result in an abscess. Until an infection is cleared up, discuss with your physician if you should leave in quality jewelry or an appropriate substitute.

EAR/EAR CARTILAGE AND FACIAL:

• Use the t-shirt trick: Dress your pillow in a large, clean t-shirt and turn it nightly; one clean t-shirt provides four clean surfaces for sleeping.
• Maintain cleanliness of telephones, headphones, eyeglasses, helmets, hats, and anything that contacts the pierced area.
• Use caution when styling your hair and advise your stylist of a new or healing piercing.

---EAR LOBES + EYEBROW---

Wash your hands prior to touching the piercing; leave it alone except when cleaning. During healing it is not necessary to rotate your jewelry. Excessive touching will lengthen your healing period. Use running shower water to flush your piercing during cleaning. There is no reason to remove jewelry during cleaning. Only remove jewelry when you will be replacing it with another. 

---- CARTiLAGE / NOSTRiL / CONCH / DAiTH / TRAGUS / ROOK / HELiX / SEPTUM -----

Cartilage is a connective tissue with very poor blood supply. This means that it will take longer to heal than “soft” tissue. Clean this piercing no more than 2 times/day as it can become dry and irritated. On average it can take 6 months - 1 year to heal. You must clean this piercing religiously as it can turn on a dime and a small bump may form. If you get a small bump (like a pimple) do not worry. Most likely a foreign substance/dirt may have found a way in. Simply keep cleaning it. Exercise caution when styling your hair! 

---LiP (Labret) ----

During the first 72 hours - swelling will be apparent. The first week is very important: Avoid eating spicy/acidic foods, exchanging body fluids, and drinking alcohol. Also, DO NOT suck on hard candy, a straw, or smoke! This may cause pressure inside your mouth and rupture ‘healing’ tissue. Rinse with non-alcoholic mouthwash after every meal. 

Feel free to come by anytime during our Open business hours for an Aftercare Consult.

No Appointment needed.

This way we are able to check your piercings and see if they are ready for a downsize. We often recommend waiting at least 4-6 weeks for lobe and lip piercings and 4-8 weeks for helix piercings to ensure the piercing area has enough time to heal properly.

If at that point we discover they are ready for a downsize, we will try our best to help during that check-up.

However, if you already know that you will need help with insertions/removals with jewelry from one of our vendors, or post backing downsizing we recommend a “JuLry Shopping” Appointment that is readily available Wednesday-Monday and can be scheduled on our Website https://julhead.com/appointments-1

no, we do not pierce minors altogether. Only adults 18+

this deposit is used to secure the designated time frame + receive the services you require. The deposit will serve as a credit toward your final total. However, do not fret - it is not forfeited unless a client violates our Appointment Policy. For example: Cancellation before 24 hour window period, tardiness beyond 10 minutes, or no-show. It works as follows: Client A decides to get a Pair of Lobe piercings with our simple starter studs at $80, each. Their total comes out to $160+tax. The client’s deposit then credits to bring the total down. Client B decides on a pair of starter studs for Lobes, and show piece for their Helix - total varies depending on JuLry price only + tax. Final total will subtract their $ deposit. Basically, it's a promise that the client will show. After all, nobody likes being stood up 🤷‍♂️

we understand that sometimes "life" can spring out of nowhere and may prevent your ability to attend your appointment. However, due to the nature of our "Appointment Only" services without sufficient time to cancel - we would be unable to set up a new service for another person. This is why we implore that each client be a serious request. Our time is equally as valuable, and our staff's needs are also important. Operating costs are real, and our staff must also be taken care of. Thank you for understanding

in short..no. Many times jewelry that one buys from a store may not be suitable for initial piercings. In order for us to pierce you we must know exactly the type of material, company, and mill certifications. We feel most comfortable using, and will only use, pieces purchased directly from us in the past or during a future visit and from companies we currently carry (BVLA, Modern Mood, Pupil.Hall, Junipurr, Body Gems, Norvoch, Quetzalli, Regalia, LeRoi).  

Also, many times jewelry is hand made, and may break during the sterilization process. We would be heartbroken if we were to damage a piece that has sentimental value.

we recommend waiting two months before your first JuLry swap. Please ensure that JuLry is always in the piercing, or it will close. It is always better to have a professional help you the first time so that they can give you some helpful tips and tricks on how to get comfortable with changing it on your own in the future. When it comes to changing your JuLry to a ring for the first time, we recommend a six month wait. "Did they say six months?!?!" we know that sounds like a long time, but we want to make sure that your piercing is well healed before making the transition to a ring.

right here on our website :) Simply click on the “Appointments” Tab and there you will find the current services we offer.  We have a central booking system with the most up to date information on our Appointment availability. We allocate 30 minutes for each appointment to award each client ample time to ask questions and to make your jewelry selection. We only set up appointments through our website. Please send us a message using our "Message Bubble" to the right, below.

We are still by Appointment for Piercings, however walk-ins are always welcome whenever available.

No Appointment is needed for JuLry shopping, or post backing downsizing, although a "JuLry Shopping" Appointment is recommended. We take walk-ins whenever available.

If you would like to browse our JuLry selection and come in for a visit, please feel free to walk-in anytime.

Appointments are not required to simply come into the studio.

NO! It is a very good idea to avoid communal bodies of water for one month after getting a new piercing done. That includes lakes, oceans, swimming pools, hot tubs and saunas. 

often times one can mistake an infection with irritation. Infections can only be diagnosed by a doctor and must be addressed properly, and they tend to be excruciating with a fever.

Irritation can appear as skin redness or a small bump. Seldom a slight discharge. If you are concerned with the healing of your piercing you are welcome to come in so we can take a look. Do not remove the JuLry if you feel you have an infection as it may encapsulate bacteria and make it worse. 

we are always happy to answer any and all questions piercing related! Please don't hesitate to send us a message so we can help answer all your burning questions regarding safe piercing practices! 

we understand that receiving a piercing can be stressful, and little bit intimidating. A telephone ringing tends to be a "trigger" for many and bubbles a tense feeling in the tummy. Also, it's always a great way to interrupt a good thing goin'. In order to help provide a comfortable environment we encourage everyone to send us a message so that we can help our clients with as little interruptions as possible.