Apart from these three, piercers use a dermal punch for some piercings. It is not any specific needle or tool rather it is a piercing style. Sterilizing needles at home is nothing bad but I will recommend you no to do piercing by yourself if you are not trained. Never ever try to go beyond earlobe piercing. Today piercing is a fashion trend for both men and women. And they are started using so many different methods of piercing – “Piercing Gun” is one of them. How to sterilize Piercing Needles/sewing needles? Take any antiseptic lotion. Clean the needle and put it in the boiling water. Place only the metal portion on the needle in the boiling water and let it stand for 6-12 mins. Use sterile latex gloves to remove the needle tips from the water. Rub it with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide solution. Your piercing needle is ready to pierce your Earlobe.

I have 2 different methods of Sterilizing needles at home. You can sterilize any needle by using these methodsYou can use mild antibacterial soap but be careful with it. It should not get into the piercing hole.

The cannula also called a catheter is nothing new for us. This works the same as a Doctor Insert catheter into the patient`s body and then remove when not needed. Piercings like labret piercing, Navel piercing, and Tragus piercing are some of the complicated piercings. As these should be done by professionals only. It may lead to serious complicacy. Above all, you must have knowledge of the right needles and piercings before you are going to pierce your body on your own. The easiest methods of gently sanitising body jewellery and body piercing supplies for the UK is by boiling them for at least 15 to 20 minutes or by using a fragrance-free soap and warm water to wash the items for at least 10 minutes. Essential Body Piercing Supplies Made for the UK There are different methods available for the cleansing of body jewellery, piercing equipment and supplies. These are deemed less effective than sterilisation but can serve the purpose of superficial sanitising. The use of medical detergent that contains Sodium Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Sodium Tripolyphosphate is one method. This has to be done with warm water, a steel brush and rubber gloves. Alternatively, using a chemical bath with Wavicide or a similar glutaraldehyde-based solution can be done in a well-ventilated room. The body jewellery and piercing supplies have to be soaked for a period of time and carefully rinsed in cold distilled water before drying.As I have already shared my views on Piercings. I really love piercings. But sometimes it seems a bit expensive for some people. Today I will give you a piece of complete information about Piercing Needles and also talk about Cannula. What are the differences and similarities in the cannula and traditional needle piercings?

After cleaning make sure to squeeze gently around the piercing. Make sure no more water left inside there. Piercing different parts are now becoming a fashion trend. But after that when it seems too ordinary, people wondered for the different methods to change their piercings or to close one. Before piercing, apply an analgesic cream or any numbing agent. This will reduce the pain while piercing. NOTE*- Using ice cubes for numbing skin instead of numbing agents is not recommended. As it will make the skin Coarse and thereby leads to heavy bleeding and more pain. My recommendation Silver has the lustre of both surgical steel and titanium but is a precious and more expensive metal. It is a high quality material that is ideal for body jewellery like sterling silver nose studs. However it is not often used for body piercing supplies in the UK as it is an expensive metal.

We offer 20g Precision piercing needles in a variety of lengths to suit your needs. Choose from individual 20 gauge needles, boxes of 20 gauge needles, and 2\" 20g needles for body piercings. We also carry play piercing needles in sizes 27g-20g. First and foremost, you must choose the proper jewelry gauge for the health of your piercing. When you get pierced, the needle with which you are pierced will be a certain gauge. The jewelry that you choose needs to be the same gauge if you want to avoid certain piercing complications, like rejected jewelry. BioFlex is a biological plastic specifically formulated to aid healing and healthy piercings. It generally reduces the healing time by up to half. It is heat resistant, making it a practical option for customers. Although it is mainly used in the medical profession, it is also used to sterilise piercing equipment and supplies. Cleansing of Piercing Supplies and Jewellery The autoclave can be used to sterilize only metal needles. This is the safest and easiest method of sterilizing needles. Must ensure that the piercer sterilizes the needles before doing further processes. If not then it is better to skip that salon.

It comes in different gauges- like as small as 20 G and as big as 2G. But the main this is to know what Gauges hollow needle is suitable for which piercing. The size of the needle really matters as it may result – an awkward piercing look. Which no one likes to have. Wearing the same size of jewelry as the needle size is preferable. Hollow, Cannula, and curved needles are widely used for piercing. Needles of different gauge sizes are used for different body piercings. Today I am sharing important information about piercing needles. How to choose the right piercing needles and which one is legal/illegal? Not only this we will discuss how to pierce and how to close piercings? I will answer all of the questions that you are searching for. This takes special attention and knowledge of piercer. As piercer needs to be aware of blood vessel placements.

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One of the most sought after body jewellery materials is gold. Hypoallergenic with a yellow colour but is also produced as white and rose gold. Because of the preciousness of the material and price, gold is not often used for body piercing supplies in the UK but for high end body jewellery. 9kt, 14kt and 18kt gold are mixed with silver or copper to make it stronger and more affordable. Gauge- 14G is a 1.6 mm needle, this is what we use in Navel piercing/ Belly button Piercing. Piercers also use this for a Tongue piercing, Labret, Eyebrow, Industrial, Septum, and Nipple piercings. You can use your own anti-scars cream. Or ask your dermatologist to suggest for the best anti- scars gel or cream. Most piercers adhere to a standard size for each piercing, however there are instances where a different gauge may have been used. When in doubt, it's best to visit your piercer and ask them what size they used for your specific piercing. Below is a list of standard gauges for different piercings: Body Piercing Standard Gauges: Piercing Gauge- 20 G is about 0.8mm. This is the smallest type of hollow needle. It is used in Ear and Nose piercing. Some people prefer to be pierced with 20 G needle. It is because they thought ears may stretch. And get bigger over time if done with a bigger gauge needle.