Piercing Appointment Information
We at War Horse Ink pride ourselves in safety and quality. All body jewelry available for new and healed piercings are implant grade quality. We currently stock jewelry from NeoMetal, People’s Jewelry, LeRoi, Junipurr, AnatoMetal and Black Forest Jewelry. (Mill certificates are filed onsite in each studio.) All new body piercings are performed with sterile single use hollow point needles and implant grade jewelry with a variety of styles to meet budget or aesthetics! Because we view safety as one of our top priorities, we have certain protocols when it comes to ages of specific piercings and do require identification for all new body piercings
Minor lobby policy
At War Horse Ink, we understand that being a parent can make finding time to attend an appointment without your kids present can be difficult. However, having babies or children in any of our tattoo or piercing areas can cause accidents, disruptions, and distract our body piercers and artists from safely completing the work they’re here to do. We do not condone leaving babies or children in cars, unattended in our lobby, or left alone or to their own devices in a way that may lead to harm. That being said, we ask that if children or babies are brought to appointments, they stay in the lobby with another trusted adult in your party for the entirety of your appointment.
IDENTIFICATION NEEDED FOR ADULTS
Accepted forms of ID for clients ages 18 and older include state issued photo ID, state issued driver’s license, or a passport.
Clients ages 18 and older are required to bring a state issued photo ID to their appointment in order to properly complete paperwork. For example, if Mr. Addams wanted to get a tragus piercing, he would make an appointment with Julie or walk in to War Horse's walk in friendly locations. On the day of his appointment or walk in, Mr. Addams would bring his driver’s license so that he could complete the necessary paperwork.
Without the necessary identification, we cannot administer any services.
Clients ages 18 and older are required to bring a state issued photo ID to their appointment in order to properly complete paperwork. For example, if Mr. Addams wanted to get a tragus piercing, he would make an appointment with Julie or walk in to War Horse's walk in friendly locations. On the day of his appointment or walk in, Mr. Addams would bring his driver’s license so that he could complete the necessary paperwork.
Without the necessary identification, we cannot administer any services.
IDENTIFICATION NEEDED FOR MINORS
Acceptable forms of ID for clients under the age of 18 and their respective parent/guardian include a birth certificate, passport, a state issued driver’s license, and/or a state issued photo ID. If the guardian present is not the parent of the minor client, or is not a parent listed on the birth certificate, we require a letter of guardianship proving that the minor client is under the care of said guardian.
Clients under the age of 18 are to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Both the guardian and the minor need to have a valid form of identification with them at the time of their appointment in order to properly complete paperwork. For example, if Mrs. Addams wanted to bring her 14-year-old daughter Wednesday to War Horse Ink for a septum piercing, she would make an appointment or consultation with Julie or go to one of War Horse Ink's walk-in friendly locations after checking this page for the age requirements. On the day of her appointment, Mrs. Addams would bring a state-issued driver’s license for herself and a birth certificate for Wednesday so that she is properly identifying both herself and her child.
If proper identification is not presented at the time of requested service, we cannot start work.
Clients under the age of 18 are to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Both the guardian and the minor need to have a valid form of identification with them at the time of their appointment in order to properly complete paperwork. For example, if Mrs. Addams wanted to bring her 14-year-old daughter Wednesday to War Horse Ink for a septum piercing, she would make an appointment or consultation with Julie or go to one of War Horse Ink's walk-in friendly locations after checking this page for the age requirements. On the day of her appointment, Mrs. Addams would bring a state-issued driver’s license for herself and a birth certificate for Wednesday so that she is properly identifying both herself and her child.
If proper identification is not presented at the time of requested service, we cannot start work.
Booking INFORMATION
Visit our home page and click on the artist you're interested in booking with to inquire about an appointment. Since our team is so large, every artist books for themselves. Julie schedules by appointment only, where Rachel and Trinity are primarily walk-in only.
Contact our shop line at 330-541-0063 if you do not have an artist in mind or are happy to be tattooed by anyone in the company. Our receptionist will reach out to the artists and have one reach out to you as soon as possible.
Contact our shop line at 330-541-0063 if you do not have an artist in mind or are happy to be tattooed by anyone in the company. Our receptionist will reach out to the artists and have one reach out to you as soon as possible.
Julie's piercing age minimum
Age requirements for specific piercings varies by piercer based on their comfort and skill level. Below each of our piercer's names is a list of piercings they offer as well as the age requirement. Contact your piercer or our shop line if you have questions regarding age requirements for body piercings.
Julie's Piercing Age Requirements
Lobes 8-12 Appointment only with Julie
Helix 13
Forward helix 15
Daith 15
Tragus 15
Conch 15
Rook 15
Industrial 16
Nostril 15
Septum 15
Bridge 18
Eyebrow 15
Navel 16
Nipples 18
Oral Piercings 18 (tongue, lips)
Julie's Piercing Age Requirements
Lobes 8-12 Appointment only with Julie
Helix 13
Forward helix 15
Daith 15
Tragus 15
Conch 15
Rook 15
Industrial 16
Nostril 15
Septum 15
Bridge 18
Eyebrow 15
Navel 16
Nipples 18
Oral Piercings 18 (tongue, lips)
TRINITY'S PIERICNG AGE MINIMUM
Age requirements for specific piercings varies by piercer based on their comfort and skill level. Below each of our piercer's names is a list of piercings they offer as well as the age requirement. Contact your piercer or our shop line if you have questions regarding age requirements for body piercings.
Trinity's Piercing Age Requirement
Lobes 14
Helix 14
Forward helix 15
Daith 18
Tragus 15
Conch 15
Rook 15
Industrial 18
Nostril 15
Septum 15
Eyebrow 18
Navel 18
Nipples 18
Oral Piercings 18 (tongue, lips)
Trinity's Piercing Age Requirement
Lobes 14
Helix 14
Forward helix 15
Daith 18
Tragus 15
Conch 15
Rook 15
Industrial 18
Nostril 15
Septum 15
Eyebrow 18
Navel 18
Nipples 18
Oral Piercings 18 (tongue, lips)
RACHEL'S PIERCING AGE MINIMUM
Age requirements for specific piercings varies by piercer based on their comfort and skill level. Below each of our piercer's names is a list of piercings they offer as well as the age requirement. Contact your piercer or our shop line if you have questions regarding age requirements for body piercings.
Rachel is currently our piercing apprentice and has been with us since the Spring of 2022. Rachel is currently seeing walk-in jewelry changes, helix and lobe piercing, and nostril piercings.
Rachel's Piercing Age Requirement
Lobes 13
Helix 13
Forward helix 15
Conch 16
Nostril 16
Nipples 18
Rachel is currently our piercing apprentice and has been with us since the Spring of 2022. Rachel is currently seeing walk-in jewelry changes, helix and lobe piercing, and nostril piercings.
Rachel's Piercing Age Requirement
Lobes 13
Helix 13
Forward helix 15
Conch 16
Nostril 16
Nipples 18
New Body Piercing Aftercare
body piercing aftercare
– Always start by washing hands and checking the security of the jewelry ends.
– Gently rinse the area with sterile saline or warm shower water to remove any physical debris that has built up around the piercing channel. – Gently pat dry the area with a clean paper towel. Some piercings may require an extra drying step to ensure all water is removed, if
needed use a hair dryer on a low cool setting to gently dry. Your body piercer will let you know if this last step will be needed.
– Repeat this process twice daily for the recommended time frame from your body piercer.
– Resist the urge to touch and play with the jewelry, as we want to minimize the amount of movement during the healing process and keep the area clean.
– Some piercings require a downsize of initial jewelry to continue the healing process, which your piercer will inform you if you need a follow up appointment.
– Refrain from swimming or submerging in water for the first 4-6 weeks of healing
– Gently rinse the area with sterile saline or warm shower water to remove any physical debris that has built up around the piercing channel. – Gently pat dry the area with a clean paper towel. Some piercings may require an extra drying step to ensure all water is removed, if
needed use a hair dryer on a low cool setting to gently dry. Your body piercer will let you know if this last step will be needed.
– Repeat this process twice daily for the recommended time frame from your body piercer.
– Resist the urge to touch and play with the jewelry, as we want to minimize the amount of movement during the healing process and keep the area clean.
– Some piercings require a downsize of initial jewelry to continue the healing process, which your piercer will inform you if you need a follow up appointment.
– Refrain from swimming or submerging in water for the first 4-6 weeks of healing
ORAL PIERCING AFTERCARE
General Oral Aftercare
– Start by washing hands and check the security of the jewelry ends.
– Rinse your mouth with alcohol free mouth wash for 30-60 seconds 2 times daily.
For Tongue Piercings
– Gently clean the tongue with toothbrush around the piercing site twice daily.
– Purchasing a new toothbrush after receiving a new oral piercing is always recommended.
– Rinse well with cool clean water after eating or drinking.
For Lip and Cheek Piercings
– Cleaning the outside of the tissue is also necessary.
– Rinse the area with sterile saline to remove any physical debris.
– Resist the urge to touch and play with jewelry.
– Oral piercings will require a downsize of the initial jewelry, your body piercer will recommend the best time frame for you to come in for a follow up appointment.
– It is also recommended to stop use of any whitening products.
– Drinking cool water will help with initial swelling.
– Start by washing hands and check the security of the jewelry ends.
– Rinse your mouth with alcohol free mouth wash for 30-60 seconds 2 times daily.
For Tongue Piercings
– Gently clean the tongue with toothbrush around the piercing site twice daily.
– Purchasing a new toothbrush after receiving a new oral piercing is always recommended.
– Rinse well with cool clean water after eating or drinking.
For Lip and Cheek Piercings
– Cleaning the outside of the tissue is also necessary.
– Rinse the area with sterile saline to remove any physical debris.
– Resist the urge to touch and play with jewelry.
– Oral piercings will require a downsize of the initial jewelry, your body piercer will recommend the best time frame for you to come in for a follow up appointment.
– It is also recommended to stop use of any whitening products.
– Drinking cool water will help with initial swelling.
important information
Always wash hands prior to cleaning any new body piercing. Be aware that all surfaces have bacteria on them, especially cell phones, so new body piercings should only be touched when being cared for with clean hands. It is your responsibility to take these appropriate measures to ensure your new piercing heals. If there are any questions, always contact your piercer. If you suspect an infection, please contact your medical professional.