Industrial piercings are getting more popular every year. This slightly special piercing has a strong personality and will bring fresh energy to your piercing collection. One thing is for sure, you will not go unnoticed with an industrial piercing.
Still, it can be tricky to gauge the industrial piercing price, mainly because it is not as simple as other ear piercings. The fact that it takes two holes instead of one can throw off people who are trying to figure out the cost.
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There are many ways to break down the cost of an industrial piercing. In this article, we will try to explain what goes into the cost of an industrial piercing, and the difference between the offer from your well-meaning, inexperienced friends who want to do it cheaply, and the experienced professionals who charge a higher price.
How Much Does an Industrial Piercing Cost? Key Factors
There are a lot of factors involved in the price of an industrial piercing.
- They take more time,
- More experience,
- More equipment.
Some factors drive the price up considerably; others may have only a minor impact. Some are also more important to consider than others.
The Piercer's Experience
A piercer's experience is critically important when choosing who will perform your new industrial piercing. Two piercings need to be made, and both have to pass through cartilage, so you want someone who knows what they are doing.
It is important that your piercer is not only experienced with piercings in general, but also experienced with performing industrial piercings specifically. Why? Because both holes have to be made and perfectly aligned so the barbell can pass through correctly afterward. In many cases, you will be given two independent rings for healing, and by the time you want to put your industrial barbell in, the holes may no longer line up. That would be a shame, right?
An experienced piercer will have pierced many, many ears throughout their career, including plenty of industrial piercings (probably). They will reassure you and walk you through exactly what they will do throughout the procedure. In the rare case something goes wrong during the process, a good piercer will know exactly what to do to fix the situation.
Because they have been doing it for many years, their prices are likely to be higher than someone with less experience. Even so, it is strongly recommended to pay a little more to have your industrial piercing done by someone who has done it many times before.
You could probably find someone to do it more cheaply, maybe a friend? We know the question of price can be a deciding factor, but keep in mind there is a good chance that person does not have the experience, the right equipment, or the sterile environment required to perform the industrial piercing procedure correctly and safely.
It is up to you to decide whether you want to take the risk, but we recommend going with the safer, slightly more expensive option. Just remember that although a more experienced piercer may cost more, they can be more cost-effective. If an inexperienced one does a bad job, or pierces in the wrong spot, it would cost more to fix the botched work (and could be even more painful).
The Right Equipment for an Industrial Piercing
We strongly recommend performing any cartilage piercing (including an industrial) with a hollow needle instead of a piercing gun. A gun can create more pressure and bruising on the area, which in turn causes more damage to cartilage compared to a fleshy part of the ear like the lobe.
As a result, although some piercing studios may charge more for using a needle instead of a piercing gun, we still recommend paying the extra.
The Piercer's Reputation
If a studio has built an excellent reputation and is known to the general public, they will cost more than a small, less popular shop or mall piercers. It is simply a matter of supply and demand; the more popular the shop, the more it can raise its prices while still getting plenty of clients.
That does not mean a small piercing studio is not ideal. If you find evidence (such as positive word of mouth, or online reviews) that they are safe and know what they are doing, you can save a little money by going to these less popular shops.
The cost of an industrial piercing can also be influenced by something as minor as where you go to get it. Like most shops, prices are likely to be higher in big cities. So do your research beforehand, and take your time. We are not saying city piercing shops are not worth their prices (they usually attract many talented piercers from everywhere). What we are saying is that you can probably find an equally capable piercer for a much lower price in a smaller town or suburb.
Choosing Your Industrial Piercing Jewelry
Although the piercer will probably fit a simple metal ring or bar, you will likely invest in other jewelry once you can remove the healing ring. You may prefer to keep the more economical titanium or surgical steel pieces, or, if you like, you can find more luxurious alternatives, like gold or silver.
However, these higher-value pieces will obviously end up costing much more than steel or titanium piercings, which pushes up the overall cost of your piercing.
At Infinite Piercing, we aim for the best value for money on our jewelry. No overpriced pieces here, but no low-end quality either. It is the meeting point of fair prices and real quality.
Aftercare for Your Industrial Piercing
Finally, do not forget the money you will spend on aftercare for your industrial piercing. While you can make your own saline solution (salt and water) to clean the piercing, there are also pre-made solutions and even specific aftercare products on the market. It is important to factor this into your overall price, because you are not immune to developing a keloid.
What Is the Average Industrial Piercing Price?
It is hard to set a fixed price range for an industrial piercing. Some piercers consider it two separate piercings, while others see it as just one. The location and the piercer's experience can also make the price vary.
| At a well-known piercer | $60 to $100 |
| At a smaller piercer | $30 to $60 |
On average, most people end up paying somewhere around $50 to $70 for an industrial piercing once you account for the studio and the starter jewelry.
Are There Discounts or Deals on Industrial Piercings?
- There are plenty of possible discounts when getting a new piercing, especially at shops in bigger cities.
- Many shops offer a free piercing if you get a first one, so why not come with a friend, or get several piercings at the same time?
- Sometimes, if you leave jewelry out of the piercing hole for too long, it will close up. However, if you go back to the same piercer, they will sometimes offer a re-piercing discount (or even do it for free). This helps them maintain a good reputation and saves you a little money.
- In many college towns, piercers offer students a discount when they show a student ID.
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Conclusion
Getting an industrial piercing will probably cost more than a simpler ear piercing, because the industrial piercing demands particular skills and experience. That said, if you can afford it, going to a reputable piercer at a reputable shop will make all the difference (and could even help prevent harmful infections during healing).
Finally, remember that you can usually find ways to save a little money if you know where to look when it comes to deals and discounts. The industrial piercing price is relatively high, but they are worth it when they are done well.
