Frequently Asked Questions

Face masks must be worn at all times. If you can not wear a mask due to a health concern (ADA Title III Sec.36.101 Purpose) we can not alter the studio in a way to continue to provide a safe work environment for the staff and clients in the studio (ADA Title III Sec.36.208 Direct Threat) so we ask that you schedule your visit during whichever Phase allows us to work under those conditions. You must be alone unless you are 16/17 which you must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian (more info about that below) or you are receiving a private piercing (nipple/genital). While the mandate from Cuomo is in place, we will not be performing under the mask piercings until further notice (See page 5 of the Personal Care Detailed Guidelines under Workplace Activity on governor.ny.gov). To be added to the wait list for under the mask services please text 347-770-7653. Upon arrival, you will have your temperature taken and need to wash your hands prior to services being performed. If your temperature is 100.4 or higher we will need to reschedule you. This will be updated as we move forward during the pandemic.

During the COVID-19 pandemic I will be by appointment only. My regularly scheduled workdays are Tuesday through Saturday at Bound for Glory Tattoo in Staten Island, New York. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I'm in-studio from 3-10 pm. Fridays and Saturdays I am in from 12-10 pm. You can schedule time by visiting my booking page (book.ipricku.com) or by texting 347-770-7653

The age requirement for a body piercing is 18+ (a valid state or government issued photo ID is required). With parental consent and proper identification, I will pierce clients 16 or 17 years of age. Minors may never receive private piercings (nipples/genitals) or surface piercings/surface anchors or body modification of any kind. For situations where parental consent will be considered: The piercee must have their parent/guardian present in studio at time of service and both parties must provide proper ID. Please see further information about ID requirements below.

If you are over 18, a valid drivers license, state ID, or passport with a photo. If you are 16 or 17; a photo ID is required for both the parent and child. Guardian/Parent ID's must be state or government issued. Child's ID may be issued by school or government, but must have a photo. In addition to the above, proof of guardianship is required. This would be either a birth certificate or legal guardianship papers. Please keep in mind that absolutely no service will be performed without proper identification present in the studio (no photocopies or electronic versions of documents)

You'll arrive for your appointment, fill out paperwork, select appropriate jewelry with the assistance of your piercer, you'll then be quoted a final service price. We'll sterilize your jewelry and our equipment. Now we head to the piercing room (you can bring 1 friend along for moral support {during covid pandemic if mandate is still in place this may not be allowed}). After we clean and mark the area, and you agree it looks great, we can get to piercing. Bam! You'll get a peek of the new you in the mirror, we'll discuss aftercare, follow-up visits, and answer any questions you have left. We will head back to the lobby of the studio where you'll be given detailed info about your selected jewelry and aftercare options, and pay for your services.

Piercings are broken down in to two parts; the piercing fee and the cost of the jewelry. Both vary depending on service/placement. To see piercing fees you can visit our booking page. All jewelry prices are quoted during an in-person consultation at the studio.

I understand that it may be frustrating that I can not provide estimates for jewelry over the phone or internet and I appreciate your understanding. I try to be cognizant of varying budgets when stocking jewelry and can assure you that much time and effort go in to ensuring fair pricing to my clients. To that end, I stock various precious gemstones and gold settings that fluctuate in price based on market value. Additionally it must be considered that I carry multiple diameters, lengths, and gauges in many of the styles available in the studio and I have no way of knowing which of those will be used before properly assessing an individual's anatomy during a consultation. For these AND OTHER reasons I simply can not provide estimates outside of an in-store consultation.

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Not on Staten Island, no. Occasionally you'll find me making appearances at other shops. This often happens on Sunday and/or Monday. Follow me on my social networks to see where I'll be next!

During the COVID-19 pandemic I will be by appointment only. Normally I do accept walk-in clients, however appointments are highly recommended as there can be a lengthy wait for piercings. Scheduled appointments have priority. Walk-ins are taken on a first-come-first-served basis and I must ask that you arrive in the studio at least one hour before the shop closes (9pm).

Clients must arrive on time for their scheduled appointment. Tardiness may result in the forfeiture of an appointment. All cancellations/rescheduling require 24 hour notice. Clients who fail to provide 24 hours notice of cancellation/rescheduling will have a $10 cancellation fee added to their next scheduled service. Both failure to arrive at a scheduled appointment ("no-show") or a client's decision not to receive scheduled services, must be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to $10 cancellation fee as described above. Of special importance: Clients cancelling due to illness (regardless of how much notice is provided) will be asked to provide a negative COVID test in order to reschedule. The negative results must be brought to the shop at the time of the scheduled appointment. No exceptions will be made.

As a practice, I will not perform piercings which are unlikely to heal or are considered unhealthy or dangerous. Some piercings are anatomy-dependent and require an in-person consultation to ensure they can be performed safely. I do not under any circumstance, perform: horizontal tongue piercings (aka: snake eyes, scoop, frog eyes). I do not perform cartilage piercings in separate ears in the same sitting. I do not perform triangle piercings (but I can refer you to someone amazing who does!) I do not perform the following services on minors, regardless of parental consent: genital piercings of any kind, nipple piercings, surface piercings, surface anchors, or any body modification procedure. For any further information, please contact via email (iprickubodyworks@gmail.com) or SMS (347-770-7653).

If you feel like your piercing is infected you should go see a doctor. No piercer can offer medical advice. However, in my experience when the client believes that a piercing is infected, in most cases it is a perfectly healing piercing. Crust, pus, and discharge are normal, especially early in the healing process. In most cases when a client comes in citing an infection this is what i am being shown. You can always stop in for me to check on the healing process of your piercing even if i did not perform it.