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Identity-affirming Piercing more than just an adornment Whilst a piercing can be purely for aesthetics or to simply enhance one's beauty, getting a piercing can also be really empowering and in some circumstances a healing experience for the individual. Whatever the motivation, we absolutely support and honour your choice as an individual to exercise your right to make a statement-making claim over your bodily autonomy. Here at Jade Alexandra Piercing, we understand that a piercing is so much more than just an adornment, it can be a right of passage, a motivation to honour and love oneself, to reclaim and affirm the right to simply choose, to affirm a gender identity, to reclaim ones body after suffering trauma, to remembering someone special or just to make a simple statement that says today I choose to do something for me, because I want to, because I deserve it and express that you don't care what others may think. We know an adornment can be an incredibly sacred and empowering symbol to the wearer and we consider it an honour to assist you on your journey as you navigate through your experience of life. ​ With love, with dignity & with purpose, always...

TESTIMONIALS For us, the best part about Jade Alexandra Piercing is building relationships with our customers and making sure they leave happy and satisfied. We’ve included some of their feedback below to give a snapshot of what it’s like to have a piercing experience with us. Testimonials: Testimonials Very professional piercer who actually cares for her work out of passion. Very clean and efficient using real needles that cause less pain and heal quicker than the guns they use in amature shops like Claire's accessories for a similar price. She is great with children too! Lee

AGE RESTRICTIONS & I.D WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. AGE RESTRICTIONS. ​ Ear Lobes 7 + Navel 14 + Ear Cartilage (All other ear piercings)14 + Facial and Oral (nose, lip etc) 16 + Nipple: 18 + Surface Piercings and Microdermal anchors:18 + Tongue 18 + Intimate Piercings 18 + ​ ​ ACCEPTED FORMS OF I.D. ​ - Valid I.D is essential, those under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you're unsure, please contact the studio in advance to check what you may need. ​ - Minors will not be pierced under any circumstances without a parent or legal guardian present. Valid I.D for both the child and the parent or guardian will be needed. No exceptions. ​ Accepted forms of I.D are: Passport, Drivers license, Citizen card, or any photo card displaying the PASS hologram. ​ For a parent or guardian accompanying a minor, one of the above forms of I.D will be required to prove the person giving consent has the right to do so, where a minor does not have a passport, a birth certificate may be accepted alternatively as long as the details match those of the parent or guardian giving consent. ​ Clients regardless of age must provide valid I.D no exceptions ​ Age restrictions are non-negotiable. ​ NO I.D = NO SERVICE.

An insight into the Jewellery we use, our training, sterilisation and processing practices. Why Choose Jade Alexandra Piercing? Ethical piercing & Exceptional Jewellery Here at Jade Alexandra Piercing, we are committed to working to the highest standards, in the cleanest clinical settings. Not only that, we only provide and pierce with the highest quality of jewellery, from world leading manufacturers we know we can trust. As a dedication to continually evolving and keeping up to date with the highest industry standards, our piercer attends the United Kingdom Association of Professional Piercers educational seminars annually, attending classes on anatomy, jewellery standards, skin prep, asepsis and many more. ​ Renews First aid certifications & CPR training routinely. & Bloodborne pathogen training annually. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ We are proudly Durham's only Association of Professional Piercers and United Kingdom Association of Professional Piercers members. Verify at www.ukapp.org.uk and here at www.safepiercing.org ​ We are excited to be stockists of some of the best available body jewellery, sourced from all around the world and offer the largest selection of fine body jewellery in Durham and surrounding areas. ​ Official Stockists of industry-leading body jewellery brands such as Industrial Strength, Anatometal, BVLA, Body Gems and many more. ​ Jewellery offered and retailed by us is made of verifiable , safe, biocompatible materials. ​ We offer Jewellery in 6AL4V ASTM F136 Implant grade Titanium, 6AL7NB ASTM F1295 Implant grade Titanium, 316 LVM ASTM F138 Implant grade Stainless Steel, Niobium, 14ct and 18ct gold. ​ All of our jewellery comes guaranteed to be free of any manufacturing defects, so you can truly rely on investing in jewellery that genuinely embodies master craftsmanship to stand the test of time. ​ Sterilisation & Processing Body Jewellery and piercing equipment are sterilised in Medical grade Autoclaves, which are tested daily onsite and biologically monthly by a third-party laboratory. Everything is sterilised after first being cleaned thoroughly in designated ultrasonic cleaning machines. Sterilised Jewellery and equipment are stored in sealed pouches or are transported into the procedure room via portable tray directly from our autoclaves. Piercing consumables and procedure technique We use some of the highest quality hypodermic needles available to the industry, made specifically for piercing which is single-use and discarded of immediately after piercing. We use a disposable set-up, with no expense spared - meaning all other procedure consumables, such as gauze, skin marking implements, dressings, cotton swabs and topical skin prep packs such as chlorhexidine, iodine and saline swabs are all completely sterile and single-use. ​ Piercings are performed using an aseptic technique, meaning we do not touch anything that is outside of the sterile field and have implemented things such as a no-touch bin, hydraulic foot-operated bed, hands-free wash basins and sterilisers uniquely equipped with portable tray so asepsis can be maintained throughout. ​ The studio is equipped with UV sterilisers on every floor. Our piercing procedure room has the added benefit of HEPA air filtration, as does our dedicated sterilization and processing room. ​ Ensuring our facilities provide the safest and cleanest possible environment to be pierced in.

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How professional body jewellery works. Your jewellery may look a little confusing if you are not familiar with the various types of jewellery installed into piercings these days, perhaps you're wondering how you remove it, how it comes apart or you're just scratching your head wondering how to put it back in if your jewellery has come loose or has accidentally fallen out. The professional jewellery used in piercing today can be quite different from the ''scroll'' or ''Butterfly'' backed jewellery that was commonly used in piercing. Which can still be fine to wear traditionally in healed lobe piercings. However, the problem with this style of jewellery in fresh piercings and other placements that are not on the lobes of the ear is, that it is really difficult to keep clean, providing crevices for dirt and debris to easily stick to and gather in mass which increases the risk of infection & typically the surface polish is usually too poor to aid in successful wound healing all too often resulting in prolonged irritation. Not only that unfortunately they typically only come in one size, which results in the jewellery being too short and embedding into the tissue, sometimes resulting in the jewellery needing to be surgically removed. It's just not logical to use this style of jewellery in piercings particularly when we as human beings have anatomy that can and does vary greatly from individual to individual. This means that in modern piercing which has now thankfully evolved from these outdated methods and practises we typically use jewellery that is both accommodating in size and style whilst also being easy to keep clean. Modern jewellery designs are comfortable to wear and should have exceptional surface polish compared to their predecessors, enabling supportive healing. The modern body jewellery of today comes in lots of styles with innovative mechanisms for security, providing us with the ability to adorn various placements to fit all anatomies whilst remaining multi-functionally compatible. Style of jewellery. If you were pierced with us, your piercer should have given you an aftercare leaflet with your jewellery details on it, including the type, length, gauge and mechanism. If you still have this it will be good to take a look for your reference. ​ Body jewellery for piercing is made up of components, which typically include a shaft or post and attachment. The shaft is the part that passes through the piercing, whilst the attachment is typically the decorative part of the jewellery. Attachments are inserted into the shaft or post with either a threading (screwed into) mechanism or held in by tension with a thread-less/push pin ( pushed into) mechanism. Shafts come in numerous styles, such as: Labret - a straight post with a fixed disk and single hole for attachment Barbell - a straight post with holes for attachments on both ends Curved barbell -a curved post with holes for attachments on both ends Circular barbell - an almost fully circular post similar to a ''horseshoe'' with holes for attachments on both ends ​ If your style of jewellery is a ring, it may be hinged, captive/segment or seamless in style. ​ To tighten threaded jewellery, turn the attachment clockwise to screw into the threaded post until it will not turn further any further and has locked into place securely. To remove the attachment, simply unthread it by unscrewing anti-clockwise until the attachment is released from the post. ​ To adjust the tension or remove thread-less jewellery, please watch the video demonstration. ​ See diagrams for reference

Frequently asked questions. Thanks for taking the time to browse this page, hopefully we can answer any questions you may have here to make things a little more convenient and more time efficient. Do I need an appointment? Yes, you will certainly need an appointment, whether it's for a piercing, aftercare check up or to purchase and look at jewellery. Appointments can be booked easily and conveniently through the booking system on our website, or direct through the "book now" button on our Facebook page. Can I have my piercing or more frequently asked my nose pierced with a ring? We do not pierce noses and most piercings with rings for a number of reasons, but particularly due to the shape causing healing complications and general lack of stability for wound healing. Small rings can be very restrictive to healing tissue and any uneven pressure or distortions of tissue effecting the wound usually result in piercing bumps and hypertrophic scarring among other things. What methods of payment do you accept? We accept cash, debit or credit card and contactless payments including apple or google pay. We also accept Clearpay, if eligible. Do you use a needle or Gun? We use single use hypodermic needles only, we do not advocate the use of guns for piercing. Needles are designed to puncture the skin with little trauma, whereas a gun uses blunt force trauma to penetrate the tissue, forcing inappropriate styles and limited size of jewellery into the tissue at high speed. Not only that, guns cannot be sterilised in a medical grade autoclave after use and simply wiping the instrument down does not protect against the potential spreading of bloodborne pathogens. Do you offer refunds or returns? For hygiene reasons, no. All sales are final. Body jewellery cannot be exchanged once it has been fitted into your piercing or if you have not had it fitted at your appointment, it cannot be returned or exchanged once it has left the studio. ​ Piercing procedures are not a refundable service, you can of course always change your mind after having a piercing and we are happy to assist you to safely remove the jewellery, however we cannot be expected to give refunds for a service properly provided. ​ Do you pierce babies/infants? We do not pierce anyone under the age of 7. Not only is it morally and ethically wrong to pierce an infants ears against their will, infants and small children are still very much growing and developing anatomically. It is much better to wait until they have had the chance to be more anatomically developed, cosmetic piercing can be more well placed etc. We will not pierce anyone who is unable to give us their consent and we respect every individuals bodily autonomy regardless of age. Can I bring my own jewellery? We do not pierce with or fit jewellery into existing piercings that have been sourced outside studio. We must ensure we work with verifiable materials and we cannot ensure jewellery purchased outside studio is safe or suitable for human implant. ​ We cannot reuse Jewellery previously purchased in studio into fresh piercings, as we cannot sterilize previously worn or soiled jewellery and risk contamination to our sterilization equipment. When can I change my jewellery? We do not recommend you change or remove your jewellery yourself until healed. However your piercer may be able to change attachments. Do I need an anatomy consultation? Some piercings are not anatomically suited to everyone, particularly "industrial" and "navel" piercings, so it would be advisable to those considering these particular placements to book an anatomy consultation, prior to booking a slot for the actual piercing, as this will prevent time being wasted if you are turned down for the placement. Anatomy consultations are also advisable to anyone who has had surgery, has scarring, past trauma etc in the area they wish to be pierced or those with uniquely shaped anatomy for advise. Do not book a piercing appointment for the same day as an anatomy consult, please book your piercing after you have had your consult, as it would be counter-productive to book both at the time. I have had a piercing done at another establishment & I have concerns, can I come in for a check up? If your piercing was not done by us, you would need to book a troubleshooting appointment and pay a small fee for our time and expertise, we would certainly be happy to take a look and advise, aftercare check up appointments are a routine service we offer to our piercees to utilise as part of their piercing package free of charge. It would be unfair to deal with issues from piercings we did not originally preform. Do you offer numbing? No we don’t offer numbing and we don’t recommend you attempt any personal numbing at home before your appointment either. Numbing products are medical products and do pose risks in terms of allergens, skin irritations and vasoconstriction. Vasoconstriction is the narrowing (constriction) of blood vessels by small muscles in their walls. When blood vessels constrict, blood flow is slowed or blocked“ which is harmful to a new piercing because healthy blood flow for delivery of white blood cells are needed to start the healing process. How many piercings can I have done in one sitting? We do not recommend you have any more than three at any one time, with the exception of four ear lobe piercings. We will not do more than 3 cartilage, body, or facial piercings or any combination of them in a quantity of more than 3. We recommend waiting at least 12 weeks in between appointments to allow for the initial swelling and tenderness to pass before having more work done to make after care manageable and mitigate infection risk. You cannot waive your rights and ask to be pierced more times than this, as we always maintain the right to set safe boundaries on the procedures we perform. What prices can I expect? The service charge for a single piercing is between £20 - £30. This covers the cost of completely Sterile and Single use procedure set up, appointment time, sterilization, topical skin prep & in store consultation. ​ As we only stock premium jewellery, jewellery purchases are not included in the service charge and can be anywhere from £25 - over £300, depending on pieces and customization of components chosen on the day. We stock Titanium, both 14Carat and 18Carat Gold, Swarovski Zirconia, Semi Precious Stones, Emeralds, Diamonds etc. ​ Basic jewellery components from our essentials range is plain, highly polished to a mirror finish ASTM F-136 or ASTM F-1295 Titanium. ​ Downsizes are charged at £20. Jewellery changes are charged at £6 Aftercare products range from £8-£12 Is your studio Wheelchair accessible? The Studio is street level and whilst we are situated on the ground floor for piercing services, unfortunately there is two steps prior to the front door to access the building. The street outside is cobbled and wheelchair users or those with limited mobility may find it difficult to attempt access. Apologies. Where can I park? There is on street parking outside the studio which is subject to pay and display. ​ There are also near by multi storey car parks: Riverside and Prince Bishops. Alternatively, we are right next to the City centre bus station on North Road, if public travel is easier. Do you sell gift certificates? Yes, we sell egift cards, which can be customized and purchased online via our Online-Store. We also sell physical eco friendly plastic gift cards in studio with the optional addition of premium giftbox with magnetic clasp and gift bag for those of you that would like to add a touch of luxury to presentation when gifting their loved ones or to make it easier to wrap for those special occasions. My piercing has closed up can I have it re-pierced? Yes, in most cases piercings can be re-pierced. As long as healed and healthy tissue is available piercings should be ok to be pierced again. ​ We do not take responsibility for piercings closing over, if your piercing has closed over, you are responsible for paying for it to be pierced again. Re-pierces will not be discounted. ​ It is the piercee's responsibility to ensure jewellery and attachments are secure and that jewellery remain in the piercing to ensure it does not close over, even healed piercings should continue to have jewellery installed.

Jewellery Brands we retail Here at Jade Alexandra Piercing, we only stock body jewellery from trusted industry suppliers, Made of verifiable biocompatible materials that exceeds the standards set by the EU nickel directive. Guaranteeing a safe and ethical piercing experience. BVLA - Body Vision Los Angeles BVLA is the world's leading manufacturer of precious metal body jewellery. Each piece is designed, handmade and hand polished in Los Angeles, California. Modern Mood Modern Mood Body Jewellery grew from a passion to help people feel their best. The founders, Monica and Michelle have educational backgrounds in gemmology (GIA Graduate Gemmologist), metalsmithing and jewellery making. Modern Mood Body Jewellery designs and manufactures fine 14k gold threadless piercing ends with genuine diamonds and precious coloured gemstones. Jewellery is certified nickel and cadmium free. Anatometal Anatometal is a leading manufacturer of professional Body jewellery, based in Santa Cruz USA. Industrial Strength Industrial Strength are the professional body piercer's first choice in body jewellery, for high quality & value, since 1991! They manufacture all I.S. products at their own state-of-the-art facility in Carlsbad, CA. U.S.A. Body Gems Body Gems is a family business that was founded in 1994. The Collins family has been in the jewelry business since the mid 1970s. Body Gems are Based in the USA. Buddha Jewelry organics Buddha Jewelry Organics, design and produce premium quality jewelry adornments for all. USA Based. Junipurr Junipurr specialises in 14ct Gold. Peoples Jewelry Peoples Jewelry was created out of the necessity for basic, high-quality, implant-grade titanium professional body jewellery. NeoMetal NeoMetal is a family-owned and operated company, and has been making implant-grade titanium body jewellery since 1997. As the original creators of the "snap-together" Threadless system, they stand behind their product. All of their jewellery is guaranteed for life against any potential manufacturing defects. ​ Inari Organics Inari Organics are a Spanish company providing the industry with ASTM - F136 Implant grade Titanium body jewellery. Inari are 99% plastic free. APEX Apex make handcrafted jewellery from Niobium and Solid Gold here in the United Kingdom. INFINITE BODY Founded in 2013 and located in Vancouver, Infinite Body manufactures a wide range of titanium ASTM F136 certified body jewellery & 14ct gold pieces.

Body Piercing Navels - Nipples - Dermal anchors & Surface piercing.