1. Soak warm water around the piercing or let warm water run over it in the shower (if you are cleaning in the shower it will be the LAST thing you clean).
2. Gently remove any crust or secreted matter from both sides of the piercing with a cotton swab (NEVER use your finger nails as they may tear the piercing).
3. Lather a small amount of soap (in the case of Spectro Jel, just spread some all over your hands), making sure to thoroughly cleanse your hands, then onto the jewelry and surrounding area.
4. Gently rotate the jewelry through the piercing (no more then twice). If the jewelry does not want to move DON'T FORCE IT! Rotating is not important and your healing will progress fine without it. In the case of barbells, just move it back and forth slightly.
5. Again, using warm water, rinse the piercing well being sure to remove all traces of soap.
6. Carefully pat the area dry with a NEW paper towel.

7. Heat up a cup of water and add ¼ teaspoon of the sea salt. Stir well. Let the water cool to room temperature (this mixture can also be made in larger quantities and stored in a sealed container till needed). Using a cotton ball or swab, soak the piercing and the area with the mixture. Gently rotate the jewelry if needed.
8. Rinse the area with clean warm water. Pat dry with a paper towel.

1. Weekly salt-water soaks can help to speed the healing. Make a mixture following the recipe above and soak your piercing using a shot glass. Or you can pour a cut of salt into a bath and soak. This soak should last approx. 15 mins. and the piercing will need to be rinsed with clean water after.
2. Always make sure your hands are washed before you clean your piercing. NEVER touch or allow your piercing to be touched with unwashed hands (or for anyone else's hands for that matter).
3. The myth that the jewelry must be turned constantly is just that.a myth! Constant turning or touching will prolong healing and could promote rejection (when the piercing comes through the skin) or at the worst, infection.
4. Avoid wearing tight clothing against the piercing.
5. It is not advised to swim in lakes, pools, rivers, or oceans for a minimum of 4 weeks.
6. Do not tan (in a tanning bed) for at least 2 weeks and when you start again, stay clear of oil based lotions.
7. DO NOT USE TABLE SALT!!! This type of salt will cause dryness and cracking in the piercing.

The healing time for most piercings, excluding navel, is between 8-12 weeks. The navel will take 3-6 months. During these times it is normal for the piercing to be red, sensitive and to secrete lymph (yellowish/white crusties). This is how the body deals with foreign matter and it will continue for the entire healing period. It is important that you continue cleaning for this entire time and that the initial jewelry not be removed. The best way to know if the piercing is healed and ready to be changed is to come back to see us. It is VERY important that you do not try to change the jewelry yourself or by friends and that you only take the advice and guidance from a member of our staff. We are here to help and welcome the opportunity to assist you in whatever problems or advice that you may need.