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If you are thinking of having your ears pierced, it is vital to be assured that those carrying out the piercing take every precaution to ensure that the risk of infection is minimised.
At F Hinds we think your health is the top priority. We pride ourselves on ensuring that all staff that carry out ear piercing have been fully trained and tested for their knowledge and practical skills in piercing and have been issued with a Certificate of Competence.
We only use the latest equipment, a disposable sterile capsule system, which ensures that the earrings themselves do not have to be handled by our customers or staff. The Studex Ear Piercing System 75 is approved by the Environmental Health Association for use in piercing the lobe and upper flat cartilage area of the ear. Studex is the world’s largest supplier of ear piercing equipment.
All of our branches where piercing is available have been inspected by their local Environmental Health departments and are certificated by them.
Piercing can usually be carried out on request subject to staff availability. If you call at a busy time we may need to make an appointment for you to call back a little later.
We will not pierce children less than 6 years of age and any person under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must also sign to give their consent.
There is a choice of materials for you to choose from, all of which have their own attributes and benefits:
14ct gold – the choice we recommend. Opt for quality – as you keep the earrings you are pierced with, why not choose a pair that you will want to keep on wearing in the future?
Titanium – perfect for those who prefer the look of silver jewellery or who feel that they may be susceptible to allergies.
Gold plated – this is a cost-effective way of having your ears pierced.
14ct Gold 3mm 14ct Gold 4mm 14ct Gold 3mm
Crystal Cubic Zirconia
£14.95 £22.95 £22.95
Gold Plated 4mm 14ct White Gold 4mm
£9.95 £16.95
You may also choose from different designs – please call into your local F Hinds’ piercing branch for details. To find out if your local store does earpiercing please see our Store Guide.
After you have been pierced it is very important that you minimise the risk of infection by regular use of our after care solution. You will be given full details at time of piercing. For after care advice please see below.
We do not pierce other parts of the body such as the nose, eyebrows or belly button as for various safety reasons there is a greater risk of infection in these areas. However, if you have had any of these pierced successfully and healing has completed without any problem, we do stock a wide range of belly bars and rings, nose studs and eyebrow hoops.
Aftercare Procedures
Looking after your ears after you have had them pierced is very important to ensure that you avoid infection. For proper care of your newly pierced ears, please refer to the following aftercare procedures:
1) Ear Lobe Piercing
Leave the piercing earrings in without removing at all for 6 weeks. For the first 6 months after the healing period do not go longer than 24 hours without earrings or the holes could begin to close.
CLEANSE:
Cleanse ear lobe and earring twice a day using a clean cotton swab, soaking both sides of the ear with Ear Care Lotion, which is provided with each Ear Piercing. If required, further supplies of fluid may be purchased from us.
TURN:
Turn earrings twice a day. Always clean hands thoroughly before touching your
ADJUST:
Check clutch adjustment twice daily. Earrings must fit loosely for proper healing. Do not push clutches on tightly.
2) Cartilage Ear Piercing
Leave the piercing earrings in without removing at all for 12 weeks. For the first 6 months after the healing period do not remove the earring without immediately replacing or the hole could begin to close.
CLEANSE:
Cleanse the ear and earring twice a day using a clean cotton swab, soaking both sides of the ear with Ear Care Lotion, which is provided with each Ear Piercing. If required, further supplies of fluid may be purchased from us.
TURN:
Turn earrings twice a day. Always clean hands thoroughly before touching your ear/earring.
ADJUST:
Check clutch adjustment twice daily. Earrings must fit loosely for proper healing. Do not push clutches on tightly.
PLEASE NOTE:
Minor pain/or redness may occur immediately after this piercing. This is normal reaction. The piercing site will settle within the first 48 hours providing adequate after care is carried out. Should undue pain, swelling or redness occur at any time, seek medical attention immediately and before removing the earring.
