It’s wild to say out loud, but here we are: 25 years into this journey as a professional piercer. A quarter century of needlework, jewelry, healing, learning, and growth. And I’m still just as passionate about it now as I was when I first started.

The truth is, I didn’t set out with some grand plan. I just fell in love with this work—deeply, completely. And over the years, what started as an interest grew into a career, a lifestyle, and a calling. Every person who’s sat in my chair has helped shape that path, and I’m grateful for each and every one of you.

Piercing Has Changed—and So Have I

Over the last 25 years, the piercing industry has transformed. Techniques have evolved, standards have improved, and we’ve pushed to make this work safer, cleaner, and more intentional than ever before. I’ve grown alongside those changes—taking classes, attending conferences, and learning from peers, mentors, and clients.

I’ve trained with some of the best. I’ve taught, facilitated, and stood alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. From The Fakir Intensives to the APP Conference, I’ve tried to stay at the forefront of what piercing can and should be.

But it’s not about accolades. It’s about you—the people who trust me with their bodies, their stories, and their moments. That trust? That’s everything.

Still Here, Still Honored

I’ve been lucky to work in studios across the map, but these days you can find me right here on Staten Island, inside Bound for Glory Tattoo, offering clean, appointment-only piercing services and carrying the best jewelry the industry has to offer.

Whether you’ve been coming to me for years or you just found me recently, thank you. Thank you for letting me do what I love. Thank you for showing up, spreading the word, and keeping this studio thriving.

I don’t take a single bit of this for granted. I’m still here. Still piercing. Still learning. Still pushing to be better.

Here’s to another year of beautiful piercings and real conversations. Let’s keep going.

— Paul / IPRICKU

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