Last Saturday, becuase I'm absolutely bonkers and possibly a masochist, I drove two hours just for the pleasure of having two startlingly huge needles shoved into my nipples by Christina.
And it was absolutely wonderful. And I'm counting pennies for the chance to go back and have more needles shoved into various parts of my body, soon.
This was my first "grown up" piercing. My only previous body mod experience, if you could even call it that, occurred when I was ten and got my lobes pierced at Walmart. Yes. Walmart. I'm scared to think of what the jewelry I was pierced with was made of. I obviously recieved no aftercare instructions, and so based on the advice of other ten year olds, I drenched my lobes in peroxide every day and twisted them relentlessly. The result: lobes that never healed correctly or even closed correctly and which are thick with noticeable scar tissue. Yikes.
When I decided over a year ago that I wanted to pierce my nipples, I was determined to have a safer, more informed experience. Research lead me to Piercing Experience's website, which is simple, well designed, and makes it pretty damn clear that they seriously know their stuff. After plenty of penny counting (the pricing is actually VERY reasonable, but alas, I'm a college student and money is nonexistent) and waiting for the moment when it just felt "right," I scheduled an appointment online - also a very easy and straightforward process.
I showed up on Saturday right on time with moral support in tow. The lobby was comfortable and drenched in natural light, with plenty of cozy seating. The woman at the front desk was kind, attentive, and spoke in a soft, calm voice that reassured me right away. Very quickly, Christina came out, introduced herself, and took me into a piercing room in order to determine what size jewelry I'd need. This room was SO CLEAN. Very sterile in a doctor's office sort of way. But also comfortable. Praise god. I knew my boobs were safe.
Christina was chatty, funny, friendly, and very informative. She measured me and explained what size jewelry I'd need and why, before taking me back out to select some. I filled out some straightforward paperwork, scheduled a follow up appointment, and admired the extensive collection of jewelry while I waited for Christina to set everything up. It wasn't a very long wait at all.
Back in the room, we got right down to business. I couldn't look at the needles, but Christina kept me updated on every step she took to make sure everything was clean and ready and perfect. I wasn't too nervous. It was very gentle. No clamps, no guns, no surprises. It was probably the worst pain I've ever felt in my life. (Clearly, I haven't lead a very painful life). BUT, it was manageable, and over very quickly. I was briefed on aftercare, I thanked Christina, got to take a look at my new jewelry in the mirror, and then went on my (very) merry way!
All and all, I was in and out in probably 30 minutes. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, super nice and clearly well informed. Smiles for days. These people enjoy what they do and know how to do it right. I have no doubt.
Aftercare has been simple and easy. I was sore for the rest of the day after my piercing, but since then it's been smooth sailing. My piercings are evenly placed and absolutely adorable. I couldn't be more in love with the way they look.
Seriously (seriously!) I'm counting pennies to go back, and recommending this place to everyone I know.
Thanks Christina!
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