What jewellery can I get pierced with?

At Laura Bond we pierce with our stunning range of solid 14k gold piercing jewellery.

Piercing jewellery must be purchased in store on the day of your appointment to make sure that it is sterile, that it is the right size for you and is suitable for your anatomy.

For the vast majority of cartilage piercings we pierce with our 14k labret studs with 8mm posts.

Once your swelling has gone down you will need to size down to one of our 6mm labret posts. These cost £45 for our 9k 6mm post and £65 for our 14k 6mm post.

Read more about aftercare and downsizing.

We do not pierce the lobes or outer ear cartilage with hoops.

We pierce with studs as they are the safest option for healing.

Piercings that require a hoop are the daith or septum.

Rooks and belly buttons are pierced with banana bars (please note rook and belly piercings are not yet available, we hope to be able to offer them soon).

Piercing jewellery pricing

Our 14k gold piercing studs range in price from £90 for something dainty to £270 for a larger statement piece. Most of our bestselling styles range from £120 - £170.

Our solid 14k gold daith and septum hoops range from £150 to £270.

All of our earrings are sold as singles.

The piercing service price per piercing is £30 and is separate from the jewellery cost.

View our full range of piercing jewellery.

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First lobe piercing package

Our first lobe piercing package costs £160.

It includes 2 x 14k solid gold labret studs (there are 4 dainty styles to choose from), the piercing service cost and a bottle of PierceMed sterile saline aftercare solution.

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Piercing FAQs

What is the minimum age for piercings?

The minimum age for first lobe piercings is 12, for cartilage piercings is 14 and for septum piercings is 16. If you're under 16, you must bring a parent or legal guardian along with you.

Your parent or legal guardian must also bring their own valid photo ID (passport or driving licence).

Our piercing parlour is not a suitable place for children under 12, please leave them with someone you trust. We may not be able to pierce you if you attend your appointment with children.

How much does a piercing cost?

Piercings cost £30 each plus the cost of your jewellery which is chosen and paid for on the day of your piercing appointment.

A pair of first lobe piercings count as one piercing when booking.

Which piercing placements do you offer?

We offer lobe, helix, flat helix, forward helix, tragus, daith, conch, nostril or septum piercings.

If you have any questions about which piercing placements we offer, please get in touch with us at help@laurabond.co.uk and we will be happy to help.

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes absolutely, we recommend booking to avoid disappointment but we love a spontaneous piercing ourselves so we will always try and accomodate walk-ins where we can.

How many piercings can I have done?

You can book a maximum of 3 piercings at one time, this is to allow your body to heal safely and properly.

Can I get pierced if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

If you are pregnant it is not safe for us to pierce you.

We will pierce breastfeeding Mums from 6 months post partum.

How do I choose and buy my piercing jewellery?

Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your piercing appointment time to select and purchase your jewellery. If your appointment is our first of the day at 10am please arrive at 10am as the store will not be open before this time.

Piercing jewellery must be purchased in store on the day of your appointment to make sure that it is sterile, that it is the right size for you and is suitable for your anatomy.

Our friendly team of stylists and piercers are on hand to help you find the perfect piece of jewellery for you and your piercing.

Can I book a jewellery fitting?

We are offering our jewellery fitting service for current piercings on a walk in first come first served basis in store. This service costs £10 per item.

If you're wanting to upgrade your ear stack, please pop in and visit our friendly team of stylists who will be on hand to help you make all of your Ear Party dreams come true.

I'm not sure which piercing I want?

Whether you know exactly what you want or just know you want one or more new piercings, we're always happy to help suggest the perfect placement for you.

One of our friendly stylists will take you through all of our jewellery options and will take a look at your anatomy and current piercings that you have to make suggestions for where you can get pierced.

What kind of jewellery will I be pierced with?

We have over 100 styles of stunning 14k solid yellow and white gold jewellery to choose from on the day.

Prices range from £80 - £270.

How do I look after my piercing?

We will provide verbal and written aftercare advice and instructions during and after your piercing.

We're proud to be official stockists of PierceMed super fine mist spray. This is a gentle, hydrating, isotonic saline solution formulated to support the healing of new piercings. You can purchase at your appointment.

We advise no swimming, steam rooms, saunas or hot tubs for at least the first 4 weeks after your piercing.

Can I bring someone along with me to my piercing appointment?

At our busiest times, any guests you bring with you may be asked to wait outside of our boutique or in the lovely coffee shop next door. This is to allow space in our small waiting area for our customers.

Our piercing parlour is not a suitable place for children under 12, please leave them with someone you trust. We may not be able to pierce you if you attend your appointment with children.

Health and safety laws for licenced piercing premises mean we cannot allow dogs or any animals on our studio floor. Please leave them with someone you trust before visiting.

Can I cancel or reschedule my appointment?

Appointments can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours before your appointment time.

Please follow the link in your confirmation booking email to reschedule your appointment to a more suitable time.

If you wish to cancel your appointment, please email us at help@laurabond.co.uk with your appointment details to arrange for the refund of your deposit.

Please note your deposit is non refundable within 48 hours of your appointment.

What happens if I am late or miss my appointment?

If you fail to attend your appointment and do not give us 48 hours notice, you will lose your deposit and will need to rebook.

If you are running late to your appointment please let us know asap at help@laurabond.co.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you but please note this is not always possible and will result in you losing your deposit.

Piercing parlour location

52 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN.

Visit our boutique to browse our collections, shop for jewellery for your current piercings or for any ear styling advice, pop in and visit our friendly team.

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10am - 6pm
Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm

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