We recognize that pursuing a body modification like a piercing can be daunting, especially if it's your first one. At 5th Street, we value your health and safety as much as we seek to give you the perfect piercing. When it comes to creating a clean and welcoming environment, we've got your back. All the same, we encourage you to consider these tips to make your piercing appointment go as smoothly as possible:

1. Don't be afraid to ask us questions or to ask us to move at your pace. We want you to be at ease
2. Arrive at your session well rested, hydrated and eat a snack shortly beforehand. Your body will receive your piercing most ideally when you are feeling your physical best!
3. Wear comfortable clothing
4. Consider whether or not you would like to have a guest at your appointment. While the support of family members and friends can make your session a fun and memorable experience, guests can also project their own nerves during the session. think about what feels right to you.

Please also keep in mind there are piercing age restrictions, documents we need to be able to pierce a minor, anatomy specific piercings and considerations to make concerning Filler or Botox work in the area that you would like the piercing. Please refer to our FAQs page where we cover this material.

+ we currently do not offer tongue piercing +