Piercing Info
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.
Accepted forms of ID for patrons ages 18 and up are the following:
-State issued photo ID
-State issued driver’s license
-Passport
Those patrons under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present with their
photo ID as well as identification for the minor. Accepted forms of ID for patrons
under the age of 18 are the following:
-Birth Certificate
-State issued photo ID
-State issued driver’s license or permit
-Passport
If proper identification is not presented at the time of requested service, we
cannot pierce until all paperwork is correctly completed.
Body piercings are a fantastic way to express yourself and we love to help adorn
our clients to best fit their aesthetic and anatomical needs. Because of this, we do
have specific age requirements for our body piercings.
WHI Shop age requirements for body piercings:
Age Piercing
8-12 Lobes: Appointment only with Julie
13 Helix
15 Nostril, septum, daith, tragus, forward helix,
conch, rook, eyebrow
16 Navel, industrial
18 Nipples, bridge, oral piercings (tongue, lips)
*If there is a body piercing you are interested in and do not see listed above,
please contact reception at 330-541-0063 and ask to be in contact with our head
piercer Julie for additional information.
Each of our body piercer’s do have different ages they’re comfortable performing
for specific piercings, and this is a general list of our studio’s minimum age
requirements.
Meet the Team
Lea Comandatore @yittlelettuce
Lea has been piercing with us since the fall of 2020 and pierces at our Ravenna
location and accepts walk ins for those 13 and up throughout the week and
weekend. When Lea isn’t piercing you can find her enjoying music concerts,
painting and road trips.
Listed below are the body piercings and ages Lea is currently comfortable offering:
Piercing Age requirement
Lobes 13
Helix 14
Nostril 16
Nipples 18
Upper/lower Lip 18
Conch 15
Septum 16
Tragus 15
Eyebrow 18
Rook 15
Vertical Labret 18
Daith 18
Forward Helix 15
Navel 18
Trinity McQuerry @tgrace_723
Trinity has been piercing with us since the fall of 2020 and pierces at our Kent
location Friday-Tuesday. She accepts walk ins for those ages 16 and up. When
Trinity isn’t adorning her clients, you can find her getting tattooed, vibing to music
and singing.
Listed below are the body piercings and ages Trinity is currently comfortable
offering:
Piercing Age requirement
Lobes 16
Helix 16
Nostril 16
Nipples 18
Upper/lower Lip 18
Conch 16
Septum 16
Tragus 16
Eyebrow 18
Rook 16
Vertical Labret 18
Daith 18
Forward Helix 16
Navel 18
Tongue 18
Lip/Vertical Labret 18
Grace Gombeda @ggrace_ggombeda
Grace is currently our piercing apprentice and has been with us since the summer
of 2021. During her apprenticeship Grace will be offering training piercings to
those aged 18 and up. When Grace isn’t in the shop learning you can find her
painting, babysitting and collecting crystals.
Julie Semock @julziiegurl
Julie is our Head Piercer, piercing mentor and head of our jewelry department.
With 5 years under her belt, she specializes in piercing children’s earlobes and
operates currently by appointment only. Julie offers all piercing and follow up
appointments on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in Streetsboro. Those looking to
have minors under the age of 8 pierced (earlobes only), a consult appointment can
be made where Julie can explain the piercing process and answer any questions
parents, or the minor may have. The youngest Julie is comfortable having come in
for a piercing consult is the age of 5. All body piercings are done with vocally
enthusiastic consenting patrons.
When Julie isn’t piercing you can find her training her apprentices, hiking with her
dog, eating out with her boyfriend and obsessing over her new nephew!
New Body Piercing Aftercare
Always start by washing hands then check the security of the jewelry ends. After ensuring jewelry is secure,
gently rinse the area with sterile saline or warm shower water to remove any physical debris that may and can
build up around the piercing channel. After freeing the area of physical debris, gently pat to 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 you inform you if you need a follow up appointment. Refrain from swimming
or submerging in water for the first 4-6 weeks of healing.
New Oral Piercing Aftercare
Start by washing hands, then check the security of the jewelry ends. Rinse mouth with alcohol free mouth
wash for 30-60 seconds 2 times daily. For tongue piercings, twice daily, gently clean the tongue with
toothbrush around the piercing site. 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.
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.
Accepted forms of ID for patrons ages 18 and up are the following:
-State issued photo ID
-State issued driver’s license
-Passport
Those patrons under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present with their
photo ID as well as identification for the minor. Accepted forms of ID for patrons
under the age of 18 are the following:
-Birth Certificate
-State issued photo ID
-State issued driver’s license or permit
-Passport
If proper identification is not presented at the time of requested service, we
cannot pierce until all paperwork is correctly completed.
Body piercings are a fantastic way to express yourself and we love to help adorn
our clients to best fit their aesthetic and anatomical needs. Because of this, we do
have specific age requirements for our body piercings.
WHI Shop age requirements for body piercings:
Age Piercing
8-12 Lobes: Appointment only with Julie
13 Helix
15 Nostril, septum, daith, tragus, forward helix,
conch, rook, eyebrow
16 Navel, industrial
18 Nipples, bridge, oral piercings (tongue, lips)
*If there is a body piercing you are interested in and do not see listed above,
please contact reception at 330-541-0063 and ask to be in contact with our head
piercer Julie for additional information.
Each of our body piercer’s do have different ages they’re comfortable performing
for specific piercings, and this is a general list of our studio’s minimum age
requirements.
Meet the Team
Lea Comandatore @yittlelettuce
Lea has been piercing with us since the fall of 2020 and pierces at our Ravenna
location and accepts walk ins for those 13 and up throughout the week and
weekend. When Lea isn’t piercing you can find her enjoying music concerts,
painting and road trips.
Listed below are the body piercings and ages Lea is currently comfortable offering:
Piercing Age requirement
Lobes 13
Helix 14
Nostril 16
Nipples 18
Upper/lower Lip 18
Conch 15
Septum 16
Tragus 15
Eyebrow 18
Rook 15
Vertical Labret 18
Daith 18
Forward Helix 15
Navel 18
Trinity McQuerry @tgrace_723
Trinity has been piercing with us since the fall of 2020 and pierces at our Kent
location Friday-Tuesday. She accepts walk ins for those ages 16 and up. When
Trinity isn’t adorning her clients, you can find her getting tattooed, vibing to music
and singing.
Listed below are the body piercings and ages Trinity is currently comfortable
offering:
Piercing Age requirement
Lobes 16
Helix 16
Nostril 16
Nipples 18
Upper/lower Lip 18
Conch 16
Septum 16
Tragus 16
Eyebrow 18
Rook 16
Vertical Labret 18
Daith 18
Forward Helix 16
Navel 18
Tongue 18
Lip/Vertical Labret 18
Grace Gombeda @ggrace_ggombeda
Grace is currently our piercing apprentice and has been with us since the summer
of 2021. During her apprenticeship Grace will be offering training piercings to
those aged 18 and up. When Grace isn’t in the shop learning you can find her
painting, babysitting and collecting crystals.
Julie Semock @julziiegurl
Julie is our Head Piercer, piercing mentor and head of our jewelry department.
With 5 years under her belt, she specializes in piercing children’s earlobes and
operates currently by appointment only. Julie offers all piercing and follow up
appointments on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in Streetsboro. Those looking to
have minors under the age of 8 pierced (earlobes only), a consult appointment can
be made where Julie can explain the piercing process and answer any questions
parents, or the minor may have. The youngest Julie is comfortable having come in
for a piercing consult is the age of 5. All body piercings are done with vocally
enthusiastic consenting patrons.
When Julie isn’t piercing you can find her training her apprentices, hiking with her
dog, eating out with her boyfriend and obsessing over her new nephew!
New Body Piercing Aftercare
Always start by washing hands then check the security of the jewelry ends. After ensuring jewelry is secure,
gently rinse the area with sterile saline or warm shower water to remove any physical debris that may and can
build up around the piercing channel. After freeing the area of physical debris, gently pat to 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 you inform you if you need a follow up appointment. Refrain from swimming
or submerging in water for the first 4-6 weeks of healing.
New Oral Piercing Aftercare
Start by washing hands, then check the security of the jewelry ends. Rinse mouth with alcohol free mouth
wash for 30-60 seconds 2 times daily. For tongue piercings, twice daily, gently clean the tongue with
toothbrush around the piercing site. 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.