One of the most important steps when getting your ears pierced is the aftercare. Regardless of whether this is your first, third or fourth piercing, it’s important to follow your ear piercing aftercare instructions carefully to prevent infection and ensure your piercing heals properly. Inverness offers ear piercing cleaning solution that is specially formulated to […]
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Unique Gift Ideas: Ear Piercing
Looking for a unique gift idea this holiday season? How about the gift of ear piercing? Whether your gift will be for a first piercing or a coveted second lobe or cartilage piercing, there are two ways we suggest giving the gift of ear piercing. First, a gift certificate to their favorite store offering Inverness […]
New Piercing Care Tips to Avoid Complications
At Inverness, we are committed to providing the safest and gentlest ear piercing possible. But what happens after the piercing process is over? Here is some ear piercing aftercare advice to help get you through the healing period. How Long? Aftercare for an ear piercing is determined by the piercing location. The average healing time […]
What is an Ear Piercing Gun vs. Instrument?
At Inverness, we’re often asked why we use the word “instrument” rather than “gun” to describe our Ear Piercing System. While the ear piercing “gun” and the ear piercing “instrument” may look similar, here are the major differences: Unlike our specially-engineered, hand-pressured instrument, piercing guns are spring-loaded and loud. Piercing guns “shoot” the piercing earring […]
Ear Piercing Names | What Do They Mean?
With well over 20 different styles of ear piercings to choose from, it’s understandably difficult to decipher between similar ear piercing names. From traditional earlobe piercings to cartilage piercings and beyond, here are some simple ways to remember different ear piercing names. Ear Lobe Piercings The earlobe is the most popular type of piercing for […]
Ear Piercing Ideas | Where and When to Pierce
Whether you’re a parent contemplating your child’s first ear piercing or an adult thinking about your first or next piercing; read up and educate yourself. Ask yourself the following questions so you can fully enjoy this exciting event. When Should I Get Pierced? This is a question we face either for ourselves or our child […]
Types of Ear Piercings
When you think of getting your ears pierced, what type of piercing first comes to mind? There are several types of ear piercings one can get, way beyond just the bottom lobe region. Our latest blog outlines some of the most common types of ear piercings and what you should know about them. Standard Lobe […]
When to Get a New Ear Piercing
Getting your ears pierced is an exciting event, but is there a designated “right” time to do it? To many, the decision to get your ears pierced is a personal one, so choosing a time that works best for you is of the upmost importance. Consider a few of the following factors when finding the […]
Ear Piercing Places | Finding a Piercing Location
We’ve been asked plenty of questions about retail ear piercing, so here are some tips for how to choose the right ear piercing place.