Once an area has been decided on, the jewellery and size is chosen, and then markings are made on the body in order to pinpoint the exact location for the piercing.

From standard nose rings, to the more extensive range of body piercings, all piercers are fully trained and certified and adhere to the highest standards of US Public Health guidelines. Black Diamond Tattoo Parlor piercers are some of the most experienced in their field, offering client's piercings in the ear, mouth, face and body.

Often, the very first question asked by someone who is considering a piercing is whether your piercing done with either a needle or a piercing gun. At Black Diamond Tattoo Parlor, we pierce customers with a needle for the following reasons:

Sterility

Piercing with needles is a much more sterile process, with needles often being single use. Piercing guns on the other hand are not single use, which increases the risk of particulates being deposited onto the gun and then transferring over to the next customer.

Intensity

Piercing guns force blunt-ended studs through the ear tissue, which is a painful process that can cause damage to the ear. Needles, on the other hand are hollow and razor sharp, allowing them to slice through tissue much more gently without damaging the surrounding area.

Training

Gaining certification for use of piercing needles is a much more involved process than piercing guns, often taking years to master. A piercer who uses needles has a much better understanding of the piercing process.