In recent years, “learn to pierce in a weekend” and “fast-track piercing courses” have become increasingly common across the UK. These short, body piercing courses promise to transform complete beginners into “professional piercers” in a matter of days. For those eager to start a career, it might seem like an appealing shortcut.

Over many years of piercing, I have watched this art form become more popular and widely accepted. It is great to see people wanting to...

Piercing guns have been around for a long time but times have changed and there are a lot of good reasons why a needle is a healthier...