We sterilize every needle, Forcep and piece of jewelry individually in its own heat sealed steri-clave pouchs in advance. We have enough done so we can pierce on a moments notice.

Here are the answers to a few questions we are commonly asked about piercings. We hope this helps make your piercing experience easier and more enjoyable.

No matter what your age, we do require that you have valid ID.

There is no federal legal age for piercing in Canada. Some areas have local by-laws. Red Deer does not. Our shop age is sixteen without a parent's permission and with valid ID. We figure that if you're old enough to drive a 1500 pound piece of metal down a public highway at 60 miles per hour, then you're old enough to decide if you want a small piece of "Implant Grade, Surgical Steel" in your own body.

If your son or daughter lies about their age and obtains a piercing from us under false pretenses, then we suggest that you deal with them about lying to get what they want and disregarding your wishes. We do a good job of piercing and explaining aftercare; it is not our job to discipline your children.

Navel and Neck up (Facial, Ears & Tongue) - You must be 16 years of age or older. It is important to make sure your parent is okay with you getting a piercing, or you may have to take it out and will have spent money that you cannot get back.

Nipple (Male or Female) - You must be 18 years of age or older.

Under 16 years of age - You have to be 14 to get a facial or navel piercing. We will do some ear piercings and nose piercings under the age of 14. You will need to bring in a parent with Valid Photo ID & proof of relationship to fill out and sign a consent form. If they are not with you or do not have Valid Photo ID, PLEASE DON'T WASTE OUR TIME!!!

Basic earlobe and/or upper cartilage - we will consider doing younger ie: 14 & younger...... Because if you were to take your child to a "hair salon or the mall" and have them use a "gun", it is very unsanitary and lengthens the healing time. The "stud" used in the gun tears through the skin, and most of the cartilage piercings can/or will get extensive keloid scarring.

The "guns" are never autoclaved, only wiped down with 70% alcohol, which does not sterilize it. That means that there is most likely small particals of blood from earlier piercee's that can be lodged into a new piercee's piercing, ie: infect that person with Hepititus B or C or other blood borne pathegons. Also prepping the area to be pierced with rubbing alcohol alone is not up to piercing or surgical cleansing standards.

Please call for prices. Prices quoted include tax & jewelry.

Native Arts provides a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for body piercing. We follow Exposure Control Plans for the sterilization and maintenance of each piercing implement as well as UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS in all procedures.

The needles are new and used only once and then placed in an enclosed "Sharps" container. We use an autoclave to sterilize piercing tools & jewelry as well as powerful disinfectants to clean the room.

NO.

If your pregnant you could cause yourself to have a miscarriage.

Diabetic's don’t heal normally and are subject to easy infections.

If your epileptic, getting pierced could cause you to go into an epileptic seizure.

The blood of a person with hemophilia does not clot normally. They do not bleed more profusely or more quickly than other people; however, they bleed for a longer time.
Far more important is internal bleeding (hemorrhaging). These hemorrhages can be in tissues and muscles.

If you have a blood borne contagious disease such as HIV, AIDS, or Hepatitis Strains, you are obligated to inform the Piercer.

If you have Hemophilia , Diabetes, are pregnant or epileptic, We WILL NOT pierce you.

If you have a medical condition such as a heart condition, it is wise to inform the Piercer.

Be sure to eat or drink something before you come. Most people do much better if they eat a meal before the piercing. You might try to at least drink some orange juice or something before you come, so there's plenty of simple sugars in your system to keep you from feeling faint.

Most importantly, everybody needs to remember to breathe during the whole procedure, okay? Don't be nervous, just come when you feel ready. Breathe, relax, listen to your piercer's voice. It's over before you know it. Good luck, and enjoy your new piercing.