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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Begin your workout
• Method 2 of 3: Find an internship and complete your internship
• Method 3 of 3: Get a job
• Tips
• Warnings

It takes a lot of patience and persistence to become a good body piercer, but ultimately this long journey is something you can really benefit from. To become a body piercer, you must check and comply with all the requirements and rules that apply in your country. This involves taking a series of short sterilization and safety courses and apprenticeship at a piercing studio, which can take one to three years. After you complete your internship and get your license, you can finally put your piercing skills into practice and start your dream job!

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Method 1 of 3: Begin your workout

1. Make sure you are suitable for it. Before you start training, you should first consider whether piercing is the right option for you.
   • Piercers must be at least 18 years old.
   • Piercers must have very good hand-eye coordination. If you have shaky or shaky hands, this can be an insurmountable hurdle.
   • Piercers shouldn't be squeamish about seeing all kinds of body parts and fluids on a regular basis, and should be able to perform well under pressure.
   • Good piercers should also be easy to deal with and be able to put their clients at ease.
2. Familiarize yourself with all the tools you need for this trade. If you are not very familiar with piercing tools and the procedure, take some time to learn more about body piercing. It is important to become familiar with body piercing before you start training or look for an internship.
   • Search the internet for good and reliable articles and videos that show and explain the basics of piercing.
   • Make sure the internet sources are up to date and in good standing so that you don't get wrong information.
3. Find out what the laws and regulations are about piercing in your country of residence. Different countries have different legal requirements for what a piercer can and cannot do. While those requirements will generally not be very different from each other, it is still good to know before enrolling in a degree program or starting an internship. EXPERT TIP

   Contact your local health authority to find out what the requirements are to become a licensed piercer.

   
   

   Take a course on blood-borne pathogens. Before you get a license to be a body piercer, you have to take several courses. One of these is a blood-borne disease course, which teaches you how to protect yourself and your customers from needle-borne diseases.

   • Make sure the course you are taking is offered by the local occupational health and safety service, or meets their regulations.
   • Technically, you can take this course after your internship, but you better have it done earlier, as you may find yourself in situations where this kind of knowledge comes in handy.
4. Take a First Aid / CPR course. Piercers sometimes encounter stressful situations where clients need medical attention.Therefore, anyone who wants to become a piercer is required to follow a First Aid / CPR course. Try to find one provided by the Red Cross or some other reputable organization.
   • You can also decide to take this course after your internship. Do what feels best for you.
5. Get some injections against certain infectious diseases. Before you start piercing in any way, you should have had a number of injections against different types of diseases. Once you start your internship, these injections will help keep you safe and out of harm's way.

Method 2 of 3: Find an internship and complete your internship

1. Visit a number of different piercing studios. Most of your training will take place through an internship at a piercing studio. Visit several piercing studios in your area and choose one where you would like to learn.
   • Find out if the studio also tattoos, and if so, if they require all employees to master both skills.
2. Decide if you also want to learn how to tattoo. Some studios require their piercers to know how to tattoo, while other studios only do piercing. Think about whether you want to learn both skills or if you are only interested in piercing. If you want to learn both, your training will take considerably longer.
3. List the studios you want to visit. Maybe it's a good idea to just visit a few studios and ask if they have an internship. Choose only established professional piercing studios and stay away from small shopping malls kiosks or studios where they only work with piercing guns.
4. Go door to door. Most piercing studios don't advertise their internships online, so the most common way to find an internship is to visit a few different studios and simply ask if they are hiring students. Make every visit as personal as possible, even if you visit multiple studios, and above all try to show your passion and interest.
   • You could say something like, "I was wondering if you are hiring students here at Dragon Piercing. I think you guys are doing a really good job, and it would be great to learn the trade in such a professional studio."
   • You don't have to feel like you have to talk formally or dress very nicely. Many piercing studios have an informal, unconventional atmosphere, so while it's nice to come across as passionate and articulate, you don't need to be overly formal.
   • Studios will be looking for learners with confidence and strong social skills. Remember to stand up straight, smile, and speak clearly and confidently.
5. Find a part-time job. You probably won't receive any compensation as an apprentice, so before you start, make sure you are able to support yourself financially. You may be able to use your savings for this, or try to find a part-time job that matches the time schedule you will be following in the piercing studio.
6. Start your internship period. Once you've found a studio that would like to hire you as an intern, ask how the internship process works. Find out how long they expect you to be apprenticed to them and whether you will receive compensation for your work. Also ask whether or not you need to purchase tools or equipment yourself.
   • An average apprenticeship contract lasts 1-3 years.
7. Learn the studio's sterilization and safety procedures. Creating and maintaining a safe environment is an important part of learning how to be a good body piercer. Learn what measures your internship studio takes to keep their clients' piercings infection-free.
8. Learn how to put on any type of piercing. The piercing procedure varies greatly depending on which part of the body and what type of piercing your client wants. Learn all the basic piercings, such as nose and earlobe piercings, as well as the more obscure ones, such as "smoke" and "snake bite" piercings.
9. Continue to ask questions throughout the internship period. You can learn a lot during your apprenticeship, so always try to assess whether you need a little more training in certain areas or not. This can make you feel more confident once you have completed your internship and become a professional piercer.
   • In addition to getting a piercing, you will also need to learn the following during your training: sterilization and disinfection, prevention of cross-contamination, piercing aftercare, piercing safety issues, and how to recognize when a particular piercing is not suitable for a piercing. customer. If you have any doubts about any of these points, please let the studio know that you need some more guidance in that area.

Method 3 of 3: Get a job

1. Get a permit. Familiarize yourself with how piercers obtain a permit in your country. You will likely need to show certificates of your blood pathogens and CPR / First Aid courses, as well as proof that you have successfully completed your apprenticeship. You may have to pay a small fee for your permit.
2. See if you can turn your internship into a job. Now that you have a permit, you are ready to get started as a body piercer! The easiest way to find a job is to ask the studio where you interned if they would like to hire you. This is a great first place to work because you are already familiar with their procedures and staff.
3. Compile a portfolio. If your internship studio cannot hire you, you will have to apply to other studios. To do this, compile a portfolio with photos of your previous work. This is a good way for studios to make sure you are a skilled and qualified piercer, and it will increase your chances of getting hired. Also ask the mentor or the owner of the studio where you apprenticed for a letter of recommendation.
4. Research studios that interest you. Now that you know more about piercing, you should be able to view their work online and assess whether or not they deliver quality work. Make a list of studios you want to approach for a job application.
   • Some studios are very clean, sleek and professional, while others are a bit warmer and more atmospheric. Try to choose a studio that best suits your personality.
5. Visit different piercing studios. After you have put together your portfolio, you go door to door and speak to the managers of the studios. Explain that you recently completed your apprenticeship and that you would love to find a job as a piercer. Show your portfolio and tell them why you are interested in their particular studio.
   • It's always better to talk in person instead of calling. This gives the studios a better idea of ​​your image and your personality.
6. Search online for opportunities. After approaching studios of interest to you, visit online sites like Craigslist and see if any studios are actively looking for piercers. Many of them will probably want you to visit them in person. But even if they don't, it's best to visit them with your portfolio, resume, and letter of recommendation to express your interest.
7. Photograph your work. After you find a job, keep track of your work by photographing everything. Save these photos for when you start looking for a new job in the future. Photographing your work is important for career building and reminding yourself how far you've come!

Tips

• Don't get discouraged, even if your work doesn't look great at the start of your apprenticeship.
• Seek advice and guidance from fellow piercers.

Warnings

• Always be extremely careful with piercings and what you do with your used needles and be aware of all safety hazards.
• Never put a piercing on yourself or anyone else outside the sterile environment of a piercing studio.