Frequently asked questions
How Much Does Piercing Hurt?
Usually most piercings are no more than a pinch or like a flu shot. Our piercers are really good at coaching you through the piercing so you can have as best possible experience.
What Is Required Documentation For Minors?
- For all of minor friends, Visions’ requires the original long form birth certificate with a state seal and parents name listed on it.
- The parent accompanying them must provide a government issued photo ID. Expired IDs or photocopies will not be accepted. The adult that consents for the piercing must be listed on the birth certificate or provide legal guardianship paperwork. Last names must match the birth certificate of the minor. If there has been a name change via divorce, marriage, guardianship, that documentation must be provided at the time of appointment. For older minor clients, if you have a Passport, School ID, Drivers License or Permit, please bring that with you. It is NOT mandatory, we like to have a face with a name in your profile!
For procedures on minors, Visions requires that a parent or legal guardian be present to fill out the release form and must be present in the piercing room.
The Medway Board of Health requires that we must prove proof positive the relationship between the minor and adult bringing them. We can not perform any service without this documentation.
Please visit our PIERCING MINORS PAGE for all your frequently asked questions concerning piercing minors.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 508.533.1369. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
I want to get pierced without my parents. When can I?
With the State of Massachusetts, you have to be 18 years or older. You must provide a government issued photo ID (i.e. a State ID Card, Drivers License, or a Passport). Expired IDs and/or photocopied IDs will not be accepted.
**Original long form of your birth certificate with the seal along with an expired ID or MA state temporary paper license (with legible photo only) will be an acceptable form of identification while you are waiting for your permanent ID. Please note, this will be at the discretion of our front of house assistant’s. We reserve the right to turn away any identification that is creased, non-legible, worn out, etc… We highly encourage planning ahead to receive your permanent non-expired ID before scheduling your appointment.**
Please visit our PIERCING MINORS PAGE for all your frequently asked questions concerning piercing minors.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 508.533.1369. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
How Old Do I Need To Be To Get Pierced With My Parents And What Piercing Can I Get?
Great Question!
At Visions, we pierce minors 8 years and older. Below is the breakdown and documentation needed for their appointment. *Please read carefully.
8 years of age and older:
- Ear lobes only
For our really young friends, please contact the studio at 508-533-1369 and our staff can suggest a reputable studio near us who pierce younger than 8 years old.
**At this time, please leave friends, siblings and other family members at home. We do not allow children other than the one being pierced in the studio during the appointment. If additional children are brought and there is not an adult to care for them outside the studio, your appointment will have to be rescheduled and will result in a forfeiture of your piercing retainer. Another piercing retainer will need to be placed before rescheduling. Please plan accordingly or call to reschedule with 2 or more hours notice. For procedures on minors, Visions requires that a parent or legal guardian be present in the piercing room.**
The Medway Board of Health requires that we must prove proof positive the relationship between the minor and adult bringing them. We can not perform any service without this documentation.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 508.533.1369. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
14 years of age and older:
- All other piercings with the exception of tongue, surface anchor & surface piercings, multiple cartilage, or large gauge piercings.
**At this time, please leave friends, siblings and other family members at home. We do not allow additional children in the studio during the appointment. If additional children are brought and there is not an adult to care for them outside the studio, your appointment will have to be rescheduled and will result in a forfeiture of your piercing retainer. Another piercing retainer will need to be placed before rescheduling. Please plan accordingly or call to reschedule with 2 or more hours notice. For procedures on minors, Visions requires that a parent or legal guardian be present to fill out the release form and must be present in the piercing room.**
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 508.533.1369. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
Please visit our PIERCING MINORS PAGE for all your frequently asked questions concerning piercing minors.
Can I Bring Someone With Me To My Piercing Appointment?
For our minor friends, only the parent/s or guardian can accompany you at this time.
Anyone 18 yrs. or older can bring one support person with them at this time.
What Piercings Can I Get As An Adult?
- All other piercings:
- Tongue
- Genitals
- Nipples
- Surface Anchors and Surface Piercings
What Is The Required Documentation For An Adult To Get Pierced?
At Visions and the with the State of Massachusetts, you have to be 18 years or older. You must provide a government issued photo ID (i.e. a State ID Card, Drivers License, or a Passport). Expired IDs and/or photocopied IDs will not be accepted.
**Original long form of your birth certificate with the seal ALONG WITH an expired ID or MA state temporary paper license (with legible photo only) will be an acceptable form of identification while you are waiting for your permanent ID. Please note, this will be at the discretion of our front of house assistant’s. We reserve the right to turn away any identification that is creased, non-legible, worn out, etc… We highly encourage planning ahead to receive your permanent non-expired ID before scheduling your appointment.**
At this time, you may bring ONE support person to your appointment. Please leave children, additional friends and other family members at home. We do not allow children in the studio during the appointment. If children are brought and there is not an adult to care for them outside the studio, your appointment will have to be rescheduled and will result in a forfeiture of your piercing retainer. Another piercing retainer will need to be placed before rescheduling. Please plan accordingly or call to reschedule with 2 or more hours notice.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 508.533.1369. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
Is There Anything That Might Prevent Me From Getting Pierced?
Visions cannot pierce you if you are: taking the prescription drug Accutane, pregnant, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We also suggest refraining from swimming for at least 6-8 weeks following any piercing procedure.
Before any piercing service, the piercers at Visions will consult with you about your individual anatomy. Our piercing staff may decline to perform certain piercings on you based on this anatomy consultation. It is very common that a client requesting a particular piercing does not possess the anatomy required to safely heal said piercing; we will do our best to explain why we would suggest similar, alternative piercings that have a better chance of healing.
Please note; all initial piercings must be performed with new jewelry purchased at our studio.
Is Your Jewelry Warranteed?
Yes, there is a warranty! All of our initial jewelry is made here in the USA and has a lifetime guarantee against the manufacturers defects. This includes the following; a gem falling out its setting, a pin snapping or threads stripping only. You pay shipping there through us, the jewelry company will repair or replace what needs to be done and will ship your piece back to us.
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