30/05/2026
💖✨ First Ear Piercing Alert! ✨💖
Today I had the absolute pleasure of piercing these little ears, and what a superstar she was! 🌟
I don't normally pierce children under 5 years old, but after speaking with Mam and Nan, I could see they had done everything right. They had prepared her beforehand, explained exactly what was going to happen, and most importantly, they didn't tell any little white lies about it. 💕
Because she knew what to expect, she came in confident, brave and ready for her special moment.
There were a few nerves (which is completely normal!), but with lots of encouragement, cuddles from her family, and a singalong to Frozen and The Little Mermaid 🧜♀️❄️, she absolutely smashed it! Just look at that proud smile! 💖
✨ A quick note about how I pierce ears...
At VIP Piercing, I use a sterile, single-use needle, not a piercing gun.
Why?
✔️ Needles are incredibly sharp and designed to create a clean opening with minimal trauma to the tissue.
✔️ Piercing guns use blunt force to push jewellery through the ear, causing more tissue damage and swelling.
✔️ Most traditional piercing guns cannot be fully sterilised, whereas every needle I use is sterile and disposed of after a single use.
✔️ I use implant-grade jewellery with plenty of room for healing.
I also avoid traditional butterfly-back earrings for fresh piercings where possible because they can:
❌ Trap dirt, skin cells and bacteria behind the ear
❌ Become embedded if swelling occurs
❌ Make cleaning more difficult
❌ Increase irritation during healing
Your child's safety, comfort and healing are always my priority. 🖤
A huge well done to this brave little princess, and a massive thank you to Mam and Nan for helping make it such a positive experience. 👑
📩 Thinking about ear piercing for your little one? Message me to discuss suitability, age requirements and what to expect.
🛍️ Don't forget, all your piercing essentials are available through my Linktree:
✨ Aftercare Spray
✨ Piercing Bump Care
✨ Spare Jewellery
✨ Jewellery Upgrades
✨ Healing Essentials & Accessories
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👑 VIP Piercing
📍 The Vault Collective, Ebbw Vale
🖤 Safe • Professional • Inclusive • Sterile Environment
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