What it really means when you schedule a piercing appointment with me.

I get it; when you’re ready for a new piercing, you’re ready. You’ve looked at jewelry, picked your placement, maybe even saved inspiration pics. So when you find out that I work by appointment only and sometimes there’s a wait, it can feel a little… frustrating. But let me assure you: the wait is absolutely worth it.

Here’s why.

✨ This Isn’t a Factory. It’s a Personal Experience.

I’m not rushing through a line of walk-ins or juggling a packed waiting room. Every appointment is private, unrushed, and fully focused on you. That means we get to talk about your anatomy, your jewelry goals, healing time, and make sure everything is done with full intention; not pressure or panic.

When you book with me, your experience is treated like what it is: important.

🧼 Safety and Standards Take Time

As Staten Island’s only APP member piercer, I work to the highest standards in the industry. That includes:

  • Using a Statim autoclave to sterilize jewelry and tools in front of you
  • Doing full skin prep and site marking with precision
  • Offering implant-grade jewelry from only vetted, APP-compliant brands
  • Taking the time to talk through aftercare and healing with you

None of that can (or should) be rushed. It’s not just about doing it fast. It’s about doing it right.

💎 Custom Jewelry? Even More Worth It.

If you’re picking out jewelry from brands like BVLA, Anatometal, Pupil Hall, or Industrial Strength, that’s a luxury experience that deserves care and curation. From styling to anodizing titanium in-house, everything is designed to reflect your aesthetic while supporting safe, happy healing.

I’m not here for “whatever’s in stock.” I’m here to make it yours.

👂 Healing Starts With the Right Setup

One of the most common problems I see with walk-in piercings done elsewhere?
Wrong jewelry, poor placement, or rushed prep that leads to irritation, swelling, or migration. Appointments give us the time to assess your anatomy, recommend the right jewelry style and length, and set you up for healing success.

And that’s something you’ll be thankful for long after the piercing is done.

🤝 You’re Not Just a Spot on the Schedule

When you come to me, you’re not a number; you’re someone I care about piercing safely, beautifully, and with intention.
The wait means I’ve carefully built a schedule that lets me give you my full attention. You’ll never be rushed in, rushed out, or treated like an afterthought.

TL;DR — You Deserve More Than a Quick Piercing

You deserve a clean, safe, ethical, and meaningful experience.
You deserve jewelry you’re obsessed with and placement that works with your body.
You deserve a piercer who’s going to be here to answer your questions, not disappear the second you leave.

That’s why the wait is worth it.

📍 IPRICKU • Staten Island
📅 Book your appointment: book.ipricku.com
📟 Text if you have questions: 347-770-7653

Thanks for your patience—and for trusting me to get it right.

— Paul
APP Member Piercer • IPRICKU