Help & Advice

Yes there is a online booking option, Please follow this link Scarz&Barz Online Booking Enter the amount of deposit you wish to pay and in the notes box enter your Name Contact Details and what day time you would like to book for You can also book via email via this website

Yes, at the discretion of the piercer, normally only one person is allowed in, filming and pictures again are at the discretion of the piercer.

If you look under 16 years of age you will be asked for valid photo I.D, however there is no legal age for general piercings. That said we have our own rules, if you are 16yrs or under you will need your parent or legal guardian present and will also need their consent. Please note you will be signing a consent form that confirms you are the age you say you are and will also be signing to state you understand it is a criminal offense to falsify your details for your own gain.

We offer a wide range of piercings so it's advisable to call us for a price on the piercing you would like, or pop into the studio to discuss your needs. We will always try to offer the best possible deal for you and your pocket while still making sure no corners are cut when it comes to best hygiene practices, your health and saftey is important to us.

Yes it is, and here are a few details you might be interested in: (a.) Some people can have a reaction to metals in their body, because of this we are now looking at alternatives to reduce the chances of this and reduce the healing time, on the day you may be given a choice of the types we offer, remember cheapest is not always the best. (b.) All our equipment and jewellery is put into an Autoclave, this is a device that steam cleans up to 131°c. This is more than enough to kill the microbes that may cause an infection. From 126°c upwards would suffice.

It's illegal to pierce anyone under the age of 16 in the following areas - and you will be asked for I.D there will be no exceptions. Nipples / Genitals (Boys or Girls). This would be classed as Indecent Assault (This information is taken direct from the provisions in section 120 and Schedule 6 of the Local Government Act 2003).

Navel piercings can be the slowest to heal, ranging from six months to two years or more. The length of time healing takes can be due to clothing friction, knocks, sleeping habits, allergy to they type of material that's used for the jewellery, your skin may be very sensitive or you may just be very run down, late nights, drinking etc, will prolong healing for most piercings, a piercing is a wound to your body and so should be treated as such. The growth or preoperative phase, during which the body produces cells and protein to heal the puncture and the edges contract around the piercing, forming a tunnel of scar tissue called a fistula. This phase may last weeks, months, or longer than a year, in the end its your body we just try to provide you the best advice we can, your friends may get very lucky, it does not mean you might, take care of your piercings and listen to your body, if you doubt yourself asking others then you already know the answer.

The straight answer is no, why not you might ask other places do, well even though I don't agree with it if other studio's do that's fine with me but due to the unknown effects on you as the pierce-e I would not want to take the risk, what effects your asking, well before having your mouth numbed ask about the possible side effects the spray or liquid that tastes a bit like Banana might give you and ask yourself is it worth finding out if you will get them, here is a excerpt from the list of possible side effects from the makers themselves.

Well you will need to avoid large chunky bits of food, avoid hot drinks, Ice cubes, Ice Cream unless almost fully melted or an Ice lolly just popped on top will be fine, cool or cold drinks are fine, avoid fizzy drinks, sucking via a straw, don't go get a meal or pop to a fast food joint or go get a beer after. Avoid oral if you have a partner until the end of the healing phase. this is mentioned as I have had customers do this right after a piercing causing issues with their healing progress. All the avoids are to reduce excessive movement to the bar or ring in your tongue, most things are common sense, if in doubt don't do it, example of this would be smoking, if you smoke try to reduce or leave out smoking for as long as possible, cutting down the chances of infection, after-care is probably the most important thing when it comes to piercings, if you don't look after your piercing then don't expect it to last or not get problems at a later stage.

Yes this is White Blood Cells, they are there as a response from your bodies immune system, they are triggered when a foreign object enters the body, or pierces the flesh, this is your body making sure it combats chances of infection, this may last up to two to three weeks, this is very normal and quite common, however if in doubt please have a chat with your piercer if you feel you still need this looked into.

There are 5 key points when getting checked for a tongue piercing, top 3 must be met, if you don't meet at least the top 3 then you will be refused on the grounds that I would feel it unsafe to pierce you. 1. Tongue webbing (See your Dr. about how this can be resolved with minor surgery) 2. Vein placement (Depending on where they are situated you may be able to have the piercing in another location than the standard site) 3. Tongue Extension (This may be caused by key point 1. or a genetic disorder or thyroid causing a fat tongue) 4. Vitamin Deficiency (Cracking or bleeding of the tongue when pressure is applied or gently scrapped) 5. Fungal or Bacterial Infection (Severe whitening on the surface or lesions or sores)

A gun Crushes the Cartilage, uses a dull stud to force a hole in the flesh causing blunt force trauma to the surrounding tissue, its very rare anyone tries to autoclave a gun, so you end up with other peoples bugs, germs, blood and skin, this is also known as cross contamination.

Depending on your pocket Skin Divers are a cheaper way to have Dermal Implants in your skin. Up until recently SD's could not be changed once inserted they came as one complete piece, soMicro Dermal Anchors were made to address this issue, the Name Skin Diver is used as the SDis just pushed in to place once a small piece of skin has been removed as if its dived into the hole or skin, giving it, it's name. MDA's are shaped differently and unlike the base of an SD that is round a MDA has a foot shaped base with holes in it, the skin has small pockets made under it after the small bit of skin is removed to allow the foot to anchor under it, the holes are put in place for extra stability, the skin is meant to grow through these holes forcing the anchor to be locked in to place. The MDA comes in two parts a foot and internally threaded 1.2mm post, the other is the attachment, most cases a small flat Titanium disc or a gem with a Titanium holder with a 1.2 threaded stem. Notice earlier I mentioned SD's could not be changed, well recent changes have made it that some newer types also are made similar to MDA's that they too now come in two parts with the disc base with holes in but much smaller than the MDA, this now gives them the same ability of an MDA but at a lower cost, the down side is that at the time of writing this compared to MDA's there are not as many attachments yet made for them, if popularity favors in the future the newSD's, this may change. The healing time on all these is pretty much the same with a 6 - 7 month time frame before they are stable enough to withstand getting knocked about or caught without risk of getting pulled out or rejected, that said if they are not looked after there is the chance they will not last in the skin long. When not looked after or given incorrect after care advice, in most cases Dermal Implants like these have a life span of approx 1 - 4 months depending on the placement or site on the body, golden rules of this kind of piercing is not to think will it look pretty or nice there but is it safe and will it last can I look after it?. Always listen to your piercer's suggestion's when it come to placement and how to look after it, more so if its placed in a vulnerable area on the body. Key:- Skin Diver = SD Micro Dermal Anchor = MDA

If the piercing in non-standard Like a general ear, nose or navel please advise the studio so the jewellery can be prepared before you come, this saves you having to wait around when you arrive, ask over the phone if you are unsure. Tel: - 01473 255 857

Yes, ask on the day for us to show you, as a guide we use special pouches that after they have be in the autoclave show a steam indicator that turns black, we can also give you a peak behind the curtain so to speak by showing you the 5 stage process the equipment and jewellery has to go through before it reaches your body.

Due to what's called cross contamination, after each piercing sprays and wipes are used to remove microbes bugs or germs that may cause you to get an infection at a later date, when it comes to open wounds and blood we have to be extra careful to protect you and us from all kinds of harm.

The simple answer is no, if we feel you are under the influence of any type of substance that impairs you, we have the right to refuse your custom.

Yes we will be happy to help where we can this may involve a small fee for our time and use of equipment, its always recommended that if you have a problem with a piercing to go back to the piercer in question and advise him / her of your situation, if the piercer is unavailable to assist you, seek medical help straight away be it from you local doctor or taking your self to A&E when it comes to your health you come first.

No, however the pain is very minimal and we will be keeping you relaxed and safe throughout the whole procedure.

Normally it's recommended that the parent or legal guardian accompany the minor while in a closed off environment to avoid possible misunderstandings at a later date.

No, under no circumstances is food or drink allowed in the room where the piercing takes place, this avoids accidents and reduces the risk of hygiene based infections.