💫✨ Let’s Talk About Numbing Cream ✨💫

One of the most common questions we hear in the studio is:

“Can you use numbing cream before my piercing?”

It’s a great question — and the answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Let’s break it down so you can make an informed decision. 👇

⚖️ Why We Can’t Apply Numbing Cream

As professional piercers, our primary responsibility is to keep every procedure safe, sterile, and within the legal scope of our practice.

Numbing creams are classed as topical anesthetics, which means they fall under medical or pharmaceutical products. Because of that classification, only trained and licensed medical professionals (like doctors or nurses) are legally allowed to apply them to clients.

That means we can’t apply numbing cream for you in the studio, even if it’s an over-the-counter product. Doing so would go beyond our professional and legal limits — and your safety always comes first. 🧤💎

✅ What You Can Do

If you’d like to use numbing cream, you’re absolutely welcome to apply it yourself at home before your appointment. Some clients choose to do this, and we’re happy to work with you as long as it’s applied correctly and safely.

Here are a few important tips:
💡 Choose a reputable product – Use only trusted, over-the-counter numbing creams designed for skin procedures (avoid anything unverified or from unknown sources).
⏱️ Apply it according to instructions – Most creams need to be applied 30–60 minutes before your appointment to be effective.
🩵 Avoid overuse – Applying too much can cause temporary skin swelling or texture changes, which can make marking and piercing less predictable.

When applied properly, numbing cream can help reduce surface sensation — but it won’t make the piercing completely pain-free. The process itself is very quick, and most clients describe it as a momentary pinch that’s over before they know it.

🌿 The Bottom Line

We always want you to feel comfortable and confident during your piercing experience. While we can’t apply numbing cream ourselves, we fully support clients who choose to use it responsibly.

If you’re considering it, feel free to speak with us before your appointment — we can offer guidance on timing, placement, and how to prepare your skin for the best possible results.

Remember: a professional piercer’s technique, sterile setup, and calm environment often make more difference to your comfort than numbing cream ever could. 💫

Because your safety — and your trust — are always our top priorities. 🖤