You've booked your piercing - yay! Here's what you need to consider to make sure you're all ready for your appointment -

- Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your piercing appointment time to select and purchase your jewellery as well as fill out your consent form. If your appointment is our first of the day at 10am please arrive at 10am as the store will not be open before this time.

- Bring along valid photo ID

- The minimum age for first lobe piercings is 12, for cartilage piercings is 14 and for septum piercings is 16. If you're under 16, you must bring a parent or legal guardian along with you. Your parent or legal guardian must also have valid photo ID.

- Our piercing parlour is not a suitable place for children under 12, please leave them with someone you trust. We will not be able to pierce you if you attend your appointment with children.

- Health and safety laws for licenced piercing premises mean we cannot allow dogs or any animals on our studio floor. Please leave them with someone you trust before visiting.

- Make sure you have eaten within 3 hours before your appointment time and drink plenty of water

- Avoid alcohol and blood thinners 24 hours before your appointment

- Have a think about what piercing you'd like to get

If you're unsure, don't worry. Our friendly team will be more than happy to help you on the day.

Our detailed guide below talks you through the piercing basics which may help your decision.

Our location

Our piercing parlour address is 52 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN.

Boutique opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10am - 5.45pm
Thursday: 10am - 5.45pm
Friday: 10am - 5.45pm
Saturday: 10am - 5.45pm
Sunday: Closed

Aftercare advice

Following our aftercare advice will ensure the safe and proper healing of your new piercing.

For our full aftercare advice and information head over to our 'Aftercare' page.

Verbal and written aftercare instructions will be provided to you during and after your piercing appointment.

If you have any concerns or would like to ask any questions about your piercing please come back in to see our piercers or email us at help@laurabond.co.uk

Piercing FAQs

What is the minimum age for piercings?

The minimum age for first lobe piercings is 12, for cartilage piercings is 14 and septum piercings is 16. If you're under 16, you must bring a parent or legal guardian along with you.

Your parent or legal guardian must also bring their own valid photo ID (passport or driving licence).

Our piercing parlour is not a suitable place for children under 12, please leave them with someone you trust. We may not be able to pierce you if you attend your appointment with children.

How much does a piercing cost?

Piercings cost £30 each plus the cost of your jewellery which is chosen and paid for on the day of your piercing appointment.

A pair of first lobe piercings count as one piercing when booking.

Which piercing placements do you offer?

We offer lobe, helix, flat helix, forward helix, tragus, daith, rook, conch, belly, nostril or septum piercings.

If you have any questions about which piercing placements we offer, please get in touch with us at help@laurabond.co.uk and we will be happy to help.

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes absolutely, we recommend booking to avoid disappointment but we love a spontaneous piercing ourselves so we will always try and accomodate walk-ins where we can.

How many piercings can I have done?

You can book a maximum of 3 piercings at one time, this is to allow your body to heal safely and properly.

Can I get pierced if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant it is not safe for us to pierce you.

We will pierce breastfeeding Mums from 6 months post partum.

How do I choose and buy my piercing jewellery?

Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your piercing appointment time to select and purchase your jewellery. If your appointment is our first of the day at 10am please arrive at 10am as the store will not be open before this time.

Piercing jewellery must be purchased in store on the day of your appointment to make sure that it is sterile, that it is the right size for you and is suitable for your anatomy.

Our friendly team of stylists and piercers are on hand to help you find the perfect piece of jewellery for you and your piercing.

Can I book a jewellery fitting?

We offer jewellery fitting on a walk in, first come, first served basis. This service costs £10 per item fitted.

If you would like to add a jewellery fitting service to your piercing appointment, please speak to one of our team in store on the day of your appointment and they'll be happy to help with this.

I'm not sure which piercing I want?

Whether you know exactly what you want or just know you want one or more new piercings, we're always happy to help suggest the perfect placement for you.

One of our friendly stylists will take you through all of our jewellery options and will take a look at your anatomy and current piercings that you have to make suggestions for where you can get pierced.

What kind of jewellery will I be pierced with?

We have over 100 styles of stunning 14k solid yellow and white gold jewellery to choose from on the day.

Prices range from £90 - £270.

How do I look after my piercing?

We will provide verbal and written aftercare advice and instructions during and after your piercing.

We're proud to be official stockists of PierceMed super fine mist spray. This is a gentle, hydrating, isotonic saline solution formulated to support the healing of new piercings. You can purchase at your appointment.

We advise no swimming, steam rooms, saunas or hot tubs for at least the first 4 weeks after your piercing.

Can I bring someone along with me to my piercing appointment?

At our busiest times, any guests you bring with you may be asked to wait outside of our boutique or in the lovely coffee shop next door. This is to allow space in our small waiting area for our customers.

Our piercing parlour is not a suitable place for children under 12, please leave them with someone you trust. We may not be able to pierce you if you attend your appointment with children.

Health and safety laws for licenced piercing premises mean we cannot allow dogs or any animals on our studio floor. Please leave them with someone you trust before visiting.

Can I cancel or reschedule my appointment?

Appointments can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours before your appointment time.

Please follow the link in your confirmation booking email to reschedule your appointment to a more suitable time.

If you wish to cancel your appointment, please email us at help@laurabond.co.uk with your appointment details to arrange for the refund of your deposit.

Please note your deposit is non refundable within 48 hours of your appointment.

What happens if I am late or miss my appointment?

If you fail to attend your appointment and do not give us 48 hours notice, you will lose your deposit and will need to rebook.

If you are running late to your appointment please let us know asap at help@laurabond.co.uk and we will do our best to accomodate you but please note this is not always possible and will result in you losing your deposit.

Planning your piercings

It can be tricky to remember the names of ear piercings and where they are on the ear, especially if you're new to the "curated ear" trend.

Use our interactive diagram to learn your conch from your daith, or your tragus from your helix. To learn more about each particular piercing, simply click on the dots.

Any jewellery suggestions are for fully healed piercings and are a style guide so please check your size with a piercer before purchasing as everyone's ear anatomy is unique.

To help plan your next piercing and for more tips on how to create your dream ear party, head over to our handy guide "Where to start your ear stack".

It can be tricky to remember the names of ear piercings and where they are on the ear, especially if you're new to the "curated ear" trend.

Use our interactive diagram to learn your conch from your daith, or your tragus from your helix. To learn more about each particular piercing, simply click on the dots.

Any jewellery suggestions are for fully healed piercings and are a style guide so please check your size with a piercer before purchasing as everyone's ear anatomy is unique.

To help plan your next piercing and for more tips on how to create your dream ear party, head over to our handy guide "Where to start your ear stack".

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