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Piercing Amsterdam

Piercing in Amsterdam

Have you been wanting a piercing for a long time but don’t know where? Or do you want a piercing in an intimate place? Then come to Amsterdam Tattooing & Bodypiercing at Nieuwezijds Armsteeg 4. Our piercers will pierce you in a safe and hygienic way, so that you can enjoy your body decoration for a long time.

  • Get a piercing in Amsterdam without an appointment: you can just walk in.
  • GGD-certified shop: hygienic and personal approach by experienced and professional piercers.
  • Located in the center of Amsterdam, next to Central Station.

Contact us for more information about getting a piercing in. Of course you can always drop by our tattoo and piercing shop. We are happy to help you!

Types of piercings

A piercing is a body decoration that is popular with a very wide audience these days. The most popular piercings are:

  • Tongue piercing
  • Navel piercing
  • Lip piercing

Of course there are many other piercings that you can have done with us, such as:

In our photo book you will find examples of the piercings we have done.

Amsterdam Tattooing and Body Piercing offers its customers a wide range of jewelry. For example, we have various 18 carat gold jewelry and high-quality steel jewelry with real Swarovski stones. In addition, the shop always has all the standard jewelry in different sizes and sizes.

For piercings, we always work without an appointment and you can walk in whenever you want.

Applying the piercing

Before applying the piercing, the skin is cleaned and disinfected. Applying a piercing must be done sterile. That is to say; the needle and the jewelry that go through your skin must come from a sterile package and may not be touched with bare hands.

The piercer wears gloves while applying your piercing that are disinfected with 70-80% alcohol just before applying the piercing.

Applying a piercing can hurt for a short while. However, the piercer is forbidden to anesthetize you without permission from a doctor.

Prices

Our piercing prices include the placement, the jewelry, and written aftercare information.

Earlobe € 25.00 / 2 for € 40.00
Stretching earlobe per ear € 25.00
Cartilage / Ear / Tragus / Anti Tragus € 40.00
Conch / Helix / Rook / Daith € 45.00
Orbital € 45.00
Industrial € 70.00
Eyebrow € 45.00
Nose € 40.00
Septum € 50.00
Bridge € 60.00
Lip / Labret € 50.00
Tongue € 50.00
Madonna / Eskimo € 50.00
Nipple € 50.00 / 2 for € 90.00
Navel € 50.00
Inner Labia / Outer Labia € 70.00
Clitoral Hood / Christina € 70.00
Prince Albert / Frenum / Hafada / Pubic € 70.00
Guiche € 70.00
Surface € 70 to 90
Dermal Anchor / Single Point Smiley € 70.00 / € 50.00

For more details, you can also check all the piercing costs.

Boekroe

Genital beads, also known as Boekroe, Boegroe, or Yakuza beads, are silicone beads implanted under the skin of the penis.

Although this form of body modification is typically done on men, some women also choose to have them placed in their labia. The beads are inserted under the skin using a piercing needle.

Prices:

1 Bead € 100,00
2 Beads € 180,00
3 Beads € 240,00
4 Beads € 280,00

hygine

You are planning to have a piercing. The GGD and we believe it is important to inform you in advance about a number of possible risks.

Getting a piercing is a skin-piercing procedure. By using the correct procedure and equipment, you must prevent yourself from being infected with blood-borne diseases, such as Hepatitis B and C.

In addition, poor care and unhygienic treatment (by yourself and the piercer) can cause wound infections that are harmful and do not make your piercing look any better.

Caring for the piercing

A newly applied piercing can be compared to a deep wound in your skin. It is very important that you take good care of the piercing. The piercer will give you verbal and written instructions on how to do this.

  • Touch your piercing as little as possible
  • When cleaning, make sure your hands are clean (wash thoroughly with disinfectant soap)

The instructions should include how to care for the piercing and that you should contact your GP if you have any complaints (severe redness, swelling, pus, wound fluid). The wound caused by the piercing needs time and care to heal. Healing a piercing wound can sometimes take a long time (from 4 weeks to 9 months).

Cleaning

Wash your piercing twice a day with Sebamed soap or a sea salt solution. Wet your piercing with warm water, remove any crusts from the ring and piercing. Wash the piercing with the soap and move the jewelry back and forth so that the soap gets into the piercing. Then rinse well and move until all soap residue is removed (if the jewelry does not want to turn at a certain moment, do not force it, only wash the outside).

Do not use pure alcohol (not even Sterilon), hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (iodine), because this causes the piercing to dry out and become irritated.

Don'ts:

  • Using make-up, perfume, shaving soap etc. on or around your piercing.
  • Hard drugs, stress, alcohol abuse and lack of sleep prolong the healing process.
  • Avoid swimming pools and hot tubs with or without chlorine water.
  • Do not use Vaseline, Purol or other creams on the piercing.
  • Grease retains dust and dirt and does not allow oxygen to pass through.
  • Never remove the jewelry during the healing period.
  • Do not wear tight or dirty clothing over your piercing.

Do's:

  • We recommend that you leave the jewelry in for at least a year after the healing period.
  • Eat and sleep enough.
  • Wear a clean cotton T-shirt in bed with nipple and navel piercings.
  • Wear clean cotton underwear with genital piercings and protect them during sexual intercourse with a condom or dental dam to prevent bacteria, germs and viruses.
  • Checks are free and there are no stupid questions, so if you have a problem, call or come by.

Cleaning oral piercings:

– Rinse your mouth approx. 8 times a day with yellow Listerine, diluted with 50% water.

– Do not play with your piercing (leave your tongue in your mouth) and keep it cold with ice cubes etc. reduces swelling.

– Avoid kissing or other sexual-oral contact for 6 weeks.

– Wash the outside of a lip/labret piercing with Sebamed soap (see cleaning).

Healing period of piercings

This list describes an average healing time. Your general health, stress and other physical and mental factors can affect the healing period.

Earlobe 6-9 weeks
Cartilage ear 3-9 months
Nostril / Septum 8-10 weeks
Lip / Labret 8-10 weeks
Nipples 3-9 months
Navel 6-9 months
Inside labia / Clitoris hood 4-6 weeks
Prince Albert 6-8 weeks
Frenum 6-8 weeks
Eyebrow 6-8 weeks
Foreskin / Hafada 6-8 weeks
Tongue 4-6 weeks
Outer Labia / Dydoe 3-6 months
Guiche / Ampallang / Apadravya 3-6 months

Some people develop scar tissue as a result of having a piercing. In addition, the piercing wound may heal badly if it has been infected. The consequences of some piercings at a later age are not yet known.

Conditions piercing

Under 16 years of age, a piercing is only permitted if your legal representative accompanies you to the studio. If you are under 16, your legal representative must sign the consent form and identify themselves.

Before you get a piercing, you will be asked to fill out a consent form (a declaration). This consent form includes a number of questions about your health. Completing the consent form is for your own safety.

If you suffer from one of the following health complaints, the GGD and we advise you not to get a piercing.

  • Diabetes
  • Hemophilia
  • Metal sensitivity
  • Immune disorder
  • Cardiovascular abnormalities
  • Use of anticoagulants
  • In places where you have undergone plastic surgery or radiotherapy
  • In places where there are bumps, dark moles, swellings or other forms of irritation on your body

Make sure you are well rested, have eaten well and inform the piercer of any matters that you think are important (for example, use of medication, allergies, hypersensitivity reactions, epilepsy, etc.).
You may not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while the piercing is being applied.

Course piercing

At Amsterdam Tattooing & Bodypiercing you can now follow an “old” school course of 2 months that trains you to become an all-round piercer. Read more about the page piercing course or contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions About Piercings

Is getting a piercing painful?

Getting a piercing can hurt for a short while. However, it varies from person to person whether it hurts. This depends on your pain threshold. Our experienced piercers always get the piercings done quickly, so you only feel a small sting for a short while.

How much does it cost to get a piercing in Amsterdam?

At Amsterdam Tattooing & Bodypiercing you can get piercings for €20 each. Also check out all piercing costs.

Please note: there are piercing shops in Amsterdam where you can go for little. It is possible that these shops do not work hygienically. Therefore, always check whether the piercing shop is GGD-certified.

Can I get a piercing without an appointment?

Yes, you can just walk in without an appointment.

How old do you have to be to get a piercing?

It is legally stipulated that young people under the age of 12 are only allowed to have a piercing in the earlobe. Are you between 12 and 16 years old? Then you may only have a piercing done with the permission of your parents or guardian in their presence. It is also prohibited to have a piercing done in one of the following places on your body if you are under 16 years old:

  • Head
  • Neck
  • Wrists
  • Hands
  • Genitals
  • Nipples on girls

From the age of 16, you can decide for yourself whether or not to have a piercing done.

Contact Amsterdam Tattooing

If you have any further questions, we will be happy to answer them. Please contact us now via 020-6206932info@amsterdam-tattooing.com, the contact form below or visit our shop in Amsterdam.

    About Us

    Our shop is located near Amsterdam Central Station:

    Amsterdam Tattooing & Body Piercing
    N.Z. Armsteeg 4
    1012 NB Amsterdam

    Tel. 020 620 6932
    info@amsterdam-tattooing.com

    Opening Hours

    Monday 12:00 – 19:00
    Tuesday 11:00 – 19:00
    Wednesday 11:00 – 19:00
    Thursday 11:00 – 19:00
    Friday 11:00 – 19:00
    Saturday 11:00 – 19:00
    Sunday 12:00 – 19:00

    We are also open on:
    December 25, 26 (Christmas) → 12:00 – 19:00
    December 31 (New Year’s Eve) → 12:00 – 19:00
    January 1 (New Year’s Day) → 13:00 – 19:00
    April 27 (King’s Day) → 12:00 – 19:00

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