Lobe and cartilage Piercing
Pair & multiple traditional lobe piercings
Cartilage is A piercing that is located at the top flat section near the natural curve of your ear From £45
What type of piercing instrument do you use?
At Karma we pride ourselves on providing a sterile and hygienic piercing service.
All our ear piercings use a high quality Studex System 75 instrument. This means you can benefit from a system which offers:
Fully disposable, single use, sterilised cartridges for hygienic and effective piercing.
Pre-sterilised earring cartridges which require no human contact - resulting in the highest hygiene standards.
The piercing instrument does not come into contact with the ear at any time, only the pre-sterilised, preloaded cartridge.
The piercing back is automatically installed onto the piercing with no need to adjust after piercing - for your ultimate comfort and safety.
The system uses steady hand pressure to pierce and are specially designed for piercing with sharp posts to pierce gently and smoothly.
For nose piercings we use only a Medisept Nose Piercing System, which too uses a single use cartridge meaning the instrument does not come into contact with your skin at any point.
Aftercare
Wash Your Hands
Keep your hands clean before touching a new piercing.
Front + Back
Clean front and back of your ear 3 times a day with your After Care Lotion on a cotton wool pad.
Twist it
Hold the front of the earring and make half turns each way, two to three times per day.
Avoid Scents
Keep your new piercing free from soap, perfume, hair & cosmetic products.
Butterfly Back
Never remove the butterfly or earring back during cleaning or push it in too tight.
Keep Dry
Your piercing should be cleansed and kept dry especially after swimming or exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it hurt to have your ears pierced?
Al Karma’s piercing earring posts have ultra-fine points that pierce gently and minimise discomfort. The ear piercing is fast, gentle and few people feel any discomfort.
What is Karma’s Ear Piercing Age Policy?
We will pierce normal placement ears from 6 year old .
In the UK anyone under the age of 16 years old will need their parent or legal guardian present for the piercing. In some cases we may need to see identification to confirm your age. In this instance we will accept the following forms of identification:
Drivers' license
Passport
Proof of age ID card
Legal guardians may need to present proof of guardianship
Do I have to book an appointment?
We advise booking an appointmnet
How much does a piercing cost?
Ear piercing starts at £45 depending on the earring choosen
It’s my first piercing, I am a little nervous – how can I prepare?
It is totally normal to be a little nervous, especially when it’s your first piercing, but you are in safe hands!
Dual lobe piercing is also a great option for young children or anyone feeling a little nervous. This is when two Piercing Specialists pierce both ear lobes simultaneously.
What type of piercing instrument do you use?
At Karma we pride ourselves on providing a sterile and hygienic piercing service.
All our ear piercings use a high quality Studex System 75 instrument. This means you can benefit from a system which offers:
Fully disposable, single use, sterilised cartridges for hygienic and effective piercing.
Pre-sterilised earring cartridges which require no human contact - resulting in the highest hygiene standards.
The piercing instrument does not come into contact with the ear at any time, only the pre-sterilised, preloaded cartridge.
The piercing back is automatically installed onto the piercing with no need to adjust after piercing - for your ultimate comfort and safety.
The system uses steady hand pressure to pierce and are specially designed for piercing with sharp posts to pierce gently and smoothly.
For nose piercings we use only a Medisept Nose Piercing System, which too uses a single use cartridge meaning the instrument does not come into contact with your skin at any point.
Should I avoid anything after my piercing?
Always try to keep your new ear piercing free from soap, perfume and hair products. Rinsing your ears with clear water after shampooing, then cleanse with After Care Lotion to keep ears clean and earrings sparkly.
The piercing should be cleansed with After Care Lotion and kept dry, especially after bathing, swimming or exercise.
Take care when brushing your hair, exercising, wearing headphones or anything that might cause discomfort to your new piercing.
Avoid pushing the back on too tight, the tip of the post should be covered and secured in the safety notch.
Face masks
Both disposable and reusable masks with fabric or elastic looping around the ear can become dirty quickly and could affect the healing environment for your piercing.
Take extra care when putting on and removing your mask to avoid catching the piercing. Always wash your hands and cleanse the piercing site after removing a mask or face covering.
Our Piercing Specialist will talk you through all the precautions you can take to make caring for your new piercing super easy
When can I swap my earrings?
A new piercing is so exciting, and we know you will be keen to try out new styles soon. It is really important that you give your ears time to heal before changing your ear piercing.
Lobe Piercing: With standard After Care Lotion it is usually necessary to wait 6 weeks before changing your earrings. With Rapid™ After Care Lotion you can usually change your earring after 3 weeks.
Cartilage Piercing: For cartilage you will need to leave your piercing earring in for at least 12 weeks. With the use of Rapid™ After Care Lotion you can usually change your cartilage piercing after 8 weeks.
Nose Piercing: With standard After Care Lotion it is usually necessary to wait 8 weeks before changing your nose piercing. With the use of Rapid™ Aftercare Lotion you can usually change your nose piercing after 6 weeks.
My piercing is sore, what should I do?
Minor pain or redness may occur immediately; this is normal. This will settle within 48 hours provided proper aftercare is carried out. If undue pain, swelling, or redness occurs at any time- seek medical advice before removing the ear piercing stud.