This week we have something a little bit different for our blog. After meeting Inverness Piercing at the Professional Beauty show in London, and experiencing their services first hand, we couldn't think of anyone better to feature as a guest blog. Some of our team members had piercings done at the show and we highly recommend Inverness for their safe & gentle ear piercings. Why not consider adding ear piercings in your salon as another source of revenue!
Have
you been hearing all about the ‘curated ear’ but not sure how to get one or
even what Curated/Earscape or Designer Ear means?! Well, keep reading. We’ve
put together some top tips and must haves on how to curate that ear!
What does ‘Curated Ear’ mean?
A ‘Curated Ear’ is a
variety of multiple piercings in one ear designed to create a unique look. No two ears are the same, so why not look at each ear as a blank
canvas? Fancy 4 piercings in one ear but only 2 in the other? Why not?!
If you’re
looking to mirror those glamorous ear shots across social media or our famous
icons on the red carpet, or just to create your own unique look, you can do so with
the Inverness piercing system. Most
people think it’s only possible to Earscape and Curate the ear through a needle
piercing but that’s not true. The hand-pressure Inverness instrument and specially-designed
piercing earrings can be used to create gorgeous earscapes
piercing both the earlobe and the outer cartilage
The
Inverness system creates piercings with a quiet, gentle, hand-pressured
instrument and specially-designed piercing earrings that are as sharp as a
needle. Each earring has a finely-honed piercing point which glides through the
skin in one smooth action, with no trauma to the ear like the old-fashioned
spring-loaded guns. Inverness also have a wide selection of metals and styles
to choose from, so it’s possible to get the desired look straight away, whilst
you wait for your piercing to heal.
Over
the years we have listened to many people share their piercing experiences and
how they feel about their current piercings. Unfortunately, a large percentage
aren’t happy with their original piercings. Maybe their first holes sit too high
or their seconds are too close together making it difficult to fit two pairs of
earrings in. This is where getting creative comes in handy and designing those
curated ears shine through.
If
your piercing is sitting too high, why not add one just below. Wear a small 2mm
CZ in the top hole and a hoop at the bottom. If your piercings are too close
together, add a third piercing so when those big earrings come out to party,
you can still wear 2 sets and be ready to return to 3 after.
Planning your Curation!
It’s
important to plan your ‘Curated Ear’ starting with the location you visit for
your piercings to the steps you’ll need to take to create that unique
look.
At your
appointment
Your
piercer will work closely with you to try and mirror what you’re looking for.
Take some pictures with you to talk through your ideas, but remember every ear is
different so your piercer may advise a different position while still aiming
for your dream look.
How many can I
have?
Although
it’s possible for multiple piercings in one sitting for the earlobe, we advise
only one piercing in the cartilage at a time. After the 12-week healing period
another piercing can be done.
The
cartilage can be very sensitive, so too many piercings in one sitting can be
overwhelming for the ear and it will struggle to heal smoothly. Simply pick
your favourite position first and work through each piercing. There’s no reason
your piercer can’t place all the dots at your first appointment to make sure
the positions are correct for you; they are easy to wipe off so take your time
confirming the dots positions.
Things
to consider:
o Picking the
right piercing location.
o What
look are you aiming for?
o What
style earrings are you planning on wearing?
o Do you plan on
having more piercings in the future?
Aftercare
The aftercares steps are a critical stage to the healing period.
Your piercer will provide you with a bottle of Inverness Aftercare Solution
which you will need to use 3 times a day and follow the instructions provided
for the healing period.
Due to multiple piercings possibly being extra sensitive and
tender, extra care should be taken during the healing process. ALWAYS wash your
hands carefully before touching your ear, and take special care to AVOID:
1. Bumping
your ears
2. Prolonged
pressure against your ears from phones, hats, headphones etc.
3. Sleeping
on your newly-pierced ear
4.
Touching your ears or playing with your earrings.
Become
a Stockist!
Do you own a Beauty or Hair business and would like
to add this service to your menu? Contact us today for information on our
starter kits and how to get set up with the piercing business using Inverness,
it couldn’t be simpler!
Website: www.invernesspiericng.co.uk
l Email: enquires@invernesspiercing.co.uk
Telephone: 01223 828718