Piercing care

Anansi is mentioned as a figure in the myths of the creator of the sun, moon and stars and is the inventor of the alternation of day and night. According to popular belief, he created the first human being. Anansi is a typical trickster who is skillful, clever and cunning, but he also taught people how to grow grain and use the mortar.

The basis for good healing is, of course, a sterile and precise way of working by your piercer. You will also find an information point on this on our website - because clean work is an absolute must!

Our piercers are available at any time during our opening hours for questions about piercing and care instructions, as well as changing jewelry - it's better to ask too much than too little. To inform you about your piercing, you will receive precise instructions from us on what to consider in your case and in general.

Regular cleaning of your fresh piercing during the first 4 weeks of the healing period is essential. You can use lukewarm water and preferably lint-free absorbent cotton or textile pads/sticks for this. It is important that blood and wound water are always removed with clean hands (washed and, if possible, disinfected) - in general, you should never touch your piercing with dirty hands. Excessive friction and scratching should also be avoided. Turning" your piercing is also counterproductive - if possible, you should leave your clean piercing to heal in peace.

The correct use of care products is also crucial. You can already find suitable care products in our store - it is worth following our recommendations here. Conventional wound disinfectant sprays should also be avoided in certain cases - we will discuss your piercing individually during your appointment.

The 3 "S's", i.e. sauna, swimming pool and solarium, should be avoided at all costs! Not only can excessive sweating cause bacteria to multiply in the wound channel, but strong sunlight can also have a negative effect on the natural healing processes. Softening your stitch canal by taking a full bath or sweating too much can lead to porous skin and therefore a high susceptibility to tears, or widen the stitch canal - as well as increasing the risk of inflammation due to germs and bacteria in sweat and water. However, there is nothing to be said against showering or taking a short bath in the bathtub.

If possible, excessive pressure should be avoided with piercings in the ear area - this means that it may be worth changing your lying position, especially when sleeping, so that the weight of your head is not exerted on your piercing. It is also important to avoid tangling the hair in the piercing.

There are also special features in the mouth and tongue area: smoking and contact with foreign body fluids pose a high risk of inflammation and impaired wound healing! In order to avoid infections and swelling in advance, smoking and oral sex should be avoided for the first 10-14 days. For a perfectly healed piercing that remains permanent, this is a short waiting period that is definitely worth it! To reduce additional pain and the risk of inflammation, you should also avoid spicy/very acidic food and dairy products.

Cosmetic products with fine particles such as hairspray, make-up, etc. should be kept away from fresh piercings - contamination of the fresh piercing canal can lead to irritation or even wild flesh formation. In general, cosmetic products, including lotions, creams etc., are a risk factor for increased sensitivity or swelling and redness. Normal body care products (soap, shower gel, shampoo, etc.) can be used as usual, but should not get too close to the piercing and should be removed directly from the piercing after showering/washing. The best way to do this is to clean with lukewarm water.

After the initial healing phase of 4 weeks, care is provided as required. If healing is not yet complete, i.e. there is still increased sensitivity, redness or swelling, the piercing can be treated with our recommended care spray for a short time (about once a day) - however, the piercing should be kept clean and without excessive friction, pressure etc. permanently. If you have any questions about your individual piercing, please do not hesitate to contact us!

We not only offer tattoos, but also piercings in all areas of the body. Our experienced piercers use only high-quality jewelry and sterile techniques to ensure that your piercings are safe and beautiful.

This means that contact surfaces are always disinfected and covered with sterile surfaces. Sterile disposable gloves are used. Working materials are generally sterile disposable products or medical instruments made of surgical stainless steel, which are cleaned and sterilized after use in accordance with general hygiene regulations.

In order to offer a safe and hygienic standard, we therefore use modern cleaning equipment such as autoclaves and sterilizers - and keep them up to date! We are happy to invest in your health and satisfaction.

Piercers undergo training and further education, not only in piercing technique but also in workplace hygiene.