My Work:
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More images can be found on my Instagram
Starting!
I joined NEW IMAGE on the 15th of May in 2021, following the previous piercers around with my notebook, taking detailed notes on what equipment they used for each piercing and techniques for a smoother and gentle practice. I then began practicing what I learnt on family, then friends and started special offers and half price deals to build up a portfolio, letting all customers know I was just starting out.
PIERCING PORTFOLIO
Experience:
Certificates - Conferences
2021 - 2022
Apprenticeship + Licences
New Image
2023 - May
SAPA Piercing Academy
Letchworth
I began my apprenticeship at New Image!
I then got my Piercing and Tattoo Laser Removal Licence in 2022.
I took a trip down to Slack Alice - S.A.P.A.'s piercing Academy and learnt: new techniques on how to pierce, a deeper hygiene understanding, and completed a blood borne pathogen course. I passed with full marks on the written test and got to pierce alongside the teacher. I then received three certificates: body piercing, dermal piercing and blood pathogens. I also will now be offering tongue piercings!
2023 - September
UKAPP Conference
Manchester
UK Association of Professional Piercers ~ 2023
I travelled down to Manchester and did three days of classes. On day one, I learnt 'Bevel Theory', 'Getting More Creative' (Ear Curations) and 'Marking and Techniques'. The second day I did 'Navel Piercings', 'Advanced Fundamentals of Lip Piercing' and 'Wound Healing Dynamics'. Day three was 'Lumps and Bumps', 'Going Disposable' and 'Nipples: Variations and Methods'.
I really wanted to branch out on multiple subjects; some that I was either just curious about, or had heard alternative piercing methods that I wanted to try. I felt like I learnt so much and can't wait to go back next year!
2023 - Nov to 2024 Feb
Laser Certificates + NEW machine
New Image
I did a level 4 Core of Knowledge course for Laser, IPL and LED - hair and skin. This is a refresh on tattoo removal and a new course for Laser Carbon Facials! Coming Soon!!
Way to start the year.. the laser machine broke over Christmas! I did a lot of personal research and digging around to find the perfect new machine. This was a Q-switch Picosecond laser machine and so far, AMAZING results. It took a while but we got it in February and was worth the wait.
2024 - February
SAPA Piercing Academy
Letchworth
Back to Slack Alice's I went to do a Genital Piercing Course. This was definitely something completely new for me! I did have to learn using a a new style of needle for a couple specific piercings and worked on how to access people's anatomy for each piercing.. which surprisingly there's many you can get!
This got me a genital piercing certificate.
2024 - March
The Wee Scottish Piercing Expo
Scotland
Travelling down to Scotland was a dream come true! I spent two days learning about best ways to set out jewellery displays which gave me so many ideas! I also learnt Gender affirming piercings and got an insight to genital piercings and how different anatomy can effect more than just the placements. This was a great lesson for me to stem off of the course I just went on!
2024 - September
UKAPP Conference
Nottingham
UK Association of Professional Piercers ~ 2024
I met a few new piercers which is always nice, and finallyyyy learnt how to properly function my anodiser. If you didn't know, I have a new machine that allows me to change the colour of jewellery!
2025 - April
Trade Show
Liverpool
Never been before..
VERY EXCITED
Guest Spots - Pop Up Events
2024 - June
Bratz Lounge
Spalding
Guest spotting here I come! This is something I've wanted to do since I enjoyed @jessicat_piercing class back in September at UKAPP. She spoke to me personally after the class and made me think more about growing my name as a piercer.
SO! In mid June, I will be guest spotting at @bratzlounge_ (Instagram) once a month. Their studio is the perfect mix of edgy and pretty and I love everyone's energy. I'm very excited to start doing these and hopefully more to come!
2024 - July
Rockin' The Country
March
A new thing each month apparently?! My first event. I got to join a lovely group last minute, and ended up setting up a gazebo and having a little pop up shop. First time piercing in front of a crowd. I was sold out half way through the day and had to leave the event early... Them anxieties of 'no one will want a piercing at a cowboy show' meant nothing!
2024 - July
The Olive Tree Tattoo Studio
King's Lynn
2024 - September
Comicon Stall
Spalding
I'm off to join Becca and Mollie for our first guest spot on the 23rd! Becca used to work with me so it's so nice to go and see her new shop. It's very Becca! <3
I will be at the Comicon in Spalding soon on the 7th of September. There will be jewellery available only.. unfortunately no piercing. However I will be doing a raffle to win a piercing so keep your eyes peeled for me!
UPDATE! I was able to do piercings there! Thank you to everyone who came :)
2024 - October
Morton's Barbershop
Downham Market
First time in Downham Market and it's so pretty! A few clients of mine travel from Downham so has been helpful for me to do some dates closer their end.
2025+
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