Training is an important part of developing piercing skills.
A professional piercer needs to understand anatomy, placement, sterile technique, jewelry, potential complications, and the differences between piercing locations. The skills required for a traditional earlobe piercing are different from those required for cartilage, dermal, or intimate piercings.
Learning from another professional can help a developing piercer understand how these factors influence the procedure and the customer's experience.
My training with Gary at Piercings Only is an important part of my story. It has helped shape my approach to learning the craft and understanding the responsibility involved in piercing.
Training should never be treated as a reason to stop learning. Techniques, jewelry standards, and health guidance continue to develop, and piercers should keep building their knowledge and seeking appropriate professional education.