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You will need the tenacity and the will to learn, while at the same time accepting the fact that you won't make a very good living doing it. It's just the truth of it. There are some body piercers in the world that have attained a status to where they do quite well for themselves, but as a former piercer myself, this is NOT the case overall and there will be times when you can go almost a month without a single client.
Of course, in your choice you will want to select a reputable shop with a good location and a solid base so this will help your chances, as well as doing regular deals and getting the name out there to drum up business. But for the most part, you will need to go to said shop and talk to their body piercer and propose the offer that you will be their apprentice. Do not be surprised when they tell you that there are no available positions for another apprentice (this is often the case), but just keep on it and build a good relationship with the piercer mainly, but the staff as a whole. Shops are always more willing to give an apprenticeship to a repeat customer who has shown to the staff that he or she is genuinely in love with the art and will give it their all, as opposed to a walk in that they know nothing about.
When you get an apprenticeship, you will be required by OSHA regulation to pass bloodborne pathogens training and in some instances, basic first aid. You will shadow your teacher, learn by watching, be taught cross contamination protocol, needle disposal, human anatomy and logistics, different piercing methods, techniques, types, etc. With proficiency, you should be done with your apprenticeship within a year.
What else can I help you with?
Do you need a license to do body piercing in Wisconsin?
Yes.
How do you apply for a body piercing license in Indiana?
Contact your local city hall, business license department they will advise you what requirements you need to meet in order to get your license application started, you will also have to contact your local health inspection branch, you will need to apply for a license to conduct piercing services, they will also have application papers you need to file.
Do i need a license to pierce the body?
I'm pretty sure you have to be licensed to do body piercing anywhere in the US.
How do you apply for a body piercing license in NC?
Contact your local health inspection facility or public health unit they will tell you what requirements they need to have met in order for you to open a business providing body piercing.
Do you need a ear piercing licenses in Tennessee?
You must have a business license and a health inspection when you provide any services on or to the human body.
What needs to be done and how much does it cost to get your body piercing license in California?
Contact your local health inspection facility or public health unit they will tell you what requirements they need to have met in order for you to open a business providing body piercing.
How old do you have to be to buy body piercing equipment?
Age of majority and hold a business license and health inspection certificate. So you need to be over 21 years old and have a registered business with a business license.
Where do you apply for a piercing license in Indiana?
Contact your local city hall, business license department they will advise you what requirements you need to meet in order to get your license application started, you will also have to contact your local health inspection branch, you will need to apply for a license to conduct piercing services, they will also have application papers you need to file.
How do you get a ear piercing license in Ohio?
Contact your local city hall, business license department they will advise you what requirements you need to meet in order to get your license application started, you will also have to contact your local health inspection branch, you will need to apply for a license to conduct piercing services, they will also have application papers you need to file.
Do I need a tattoo license in Oklahoma?
Yes...that is only if you are are planning on piercing as a career.
How old do you have to be to get your piercing license?
It all depends on the state you are living in. For most places, you need to be eighteen. However, you should not get a piercing license until you go through a proper and thorough apprenticeship(going to a "piercing school" does not count). Too many body piercers out there have licenses but aren't educated or skilled enough to perform a proper or safe piercing. Just because someone has a license, doesn't mean that the person knows exactly what he/she is doing. So make sure you complete a thorough apprenticeship before considering getting a piercing license.21 in the US, 19 in Canada and you must have proof of training.
How do you get a license to pierce?
Well first you need to be trained by a licensed facility in the art of body piercing, this training must be certified or verified by the licencing agency so your buddy showing you a couple of things just doesn't cut it. You need to prove training, knowledge, skills and insurance. Then you need to get a business license and a location that will be acceptable to the local heath and city officials who will be inspecting your facility. Bottom line if you think this is going to be easy you are sadly mistaken, there is a lot of regulations and inspections that you need to go through before you can even start to look at getting a license to open and run a piercing studio. Get into a professional body piercer's training program and pay your dues like everyone before you.
