Letting an Apprentice Piercing You, Should You? Body Piercing Basics EP106
In the 106th episode in our YouTube series Body Piercing Basics, DaVo talks about what you should consider and know before getting pierced by a piercing apprentice.
Show Notes:
How long have they been Apprenticing?
How many of that type of piercing have they observed and done?
Do they have a set program?
How comfortable and confident does the apprentice seem?
Is the more experienced piercer supervising?
If the more experienced piercer needs to step in, will you still get the discount?
If the apprentice messes up and it needs to be re-pierced, will they do it for free, even if the more experienced piercer does it?
Do you feel comfortable with the more experienced piercer making observations and suggestions during the piercing?
Apprentice Program:
Observation only for at least 4 weeks
10 piercings done on volunteers
Complete 10 of each piercing correctly
Monthly evaluation on how they are doing with the piercings they have checked out on.
Supervision
The more experienced piercer should be supervising during:
The marking of the piercing
The piercing
The jewelry insertion
They should give suggestions on how to refine technique, methods, and bedside manner.
After the client leaves, there should be a discussion about how the piercing went.
If you have a question you would like to see covered in a future video, please comment or contact DaVo at davo@axiompiercing.com.
I, also known as DaVo, have been a professional body piercer and the owner of Axiom Body Piercing Studio in Des Moines, Iowa, since 1994. My focus on education and helping clients make informed decisions about getting pierced has always been a significant part of my business practices and services. With my website and increasingly on YouTube, I hope to expand and inform others outside of my small part of the world. I always welcome questions and comments, so if you have one, please don't hesitate to share.
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