PIERCING AFTERCARE

Swelling is a normal part of the piercing process. You will be pierced with a longer post to accomodate for the swelling, but it’s possible you will swell more than anticipated. If you feel your jewelry is too tight or “sinking” into the piercing channel, you may need a longer piece of jewelry.

If this happens, please contacts us and we will set up a time for you to come in for a longer post. You do not need an appointment and we will get you in as soon as possible!

Upsizes will be free of charge within the first 2 months if your piercing was done at Fox & Fern.

• Initial piercings will be done with jewelry that is longer to accommodate for swelling. When the swelling subsides, it will be inappropriate for long term wear.

• It is very important to visit your piercer to downsize to a properly fitted piece after swelling has gone down. This will prevent unnecessary trauma to the piercing site and will be much more comfortable to wear.

• Failure to downsize your piercing in an appropriate timeframe may lead to irritation, bumps, or migration. Your piercer will provide you with an aftercare card indicating when we suggest downsizing your piercing.

• SERVICE FEE:

  • 1-2 piercings $10

  • 3-4 piercings $20

  • 5+ piercings $30

• JEWELRY:

  • Flat back labret $15

  • Straight barbell $20

  • Curved barbell $25

  • Circular barbell $25

• Wash your hands before cleaning or touching your fresh piercing.

• Spray a sterile saline solution directly on the piercing site 2-3 times per day, front and back. Gently remove any debris with non-woven gauze.

• At the end of a shower, rinse all bath products away from the piercing site.

• Dry thoroughly after a saline spray or a shower. This can be done with gauze or a hair dryer on a low setting.

• Sleeping on your piercing. This can cause your piercing to migrate or become crooked and can result in the piercing needing to be re-done.

• Touching, twisting, or removing your jewelry.

• Leaving the piercing site wet or allowing wet hair to rest on it.

• Alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, BZK, ointments, soap, or tea tree oil.

• Mixing your own salt water solution.

• Submerging your piercing in bodies of water.

• Applying make up, lotion, body wash and similar products directly on the piercing site.

• If you use mouthwash switch, to an alcohol free brand such as Biotene.

• Brush and floss twice a day. Use a gentle, non-whitening toothpaste. If your jewelry builds up plaque you can brush it away with a wet toothbrush.

• Drink water! Cold water will help with swelling as well as keep you hydrated and assist in the healing process

• Swish with cold water after eating, drinking, or smoking. This will help flush the piercing site.

• Playing with or biting your jewelry may cause damage to teeth and gums.

• Expect bleeding for the first few days. These areas have a lot of blood flow and it is not uncommon for a fresh piercing to bleed freely.

• You may engage in sexual activity whenever you feel comfortable, but we suggest using barriers. Condoms and dental dams can be used to avoid contact with your partner’s body fluids.

• Listen to your body and avoid any rough play or unnecessary trauma to the piercing site. If using lube, a water-based lubricant is suggested. After any sexual contact rinse with saline or clean warm water.

When purchasing jewelry from Fox & Fern you can have a piercer assist you with installing it or you can take the jewelry to go. We always recommend having the jewelry installed to get the most accurate fit.

All body jewelry is final sale. Sizing is not guaranteed unless jewelry has been installed by a piercer at the time of the sale. 

If we installed jewelry for you or pierced you and you’re having an issue with the style or fit of your jewelry, please contact us immediately.

We do not issue refunds or replace any jewelry that has been lost. 

Repairs 

All jewelry at Fox & Fern comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defect. Please bring your jewelry in  for complimentary repair/replacement if:

• the thread or pin has snapped off or broken at solder points and does not appear to be damaged by user

• gems are discolored, cracked or have fallen out of the setting and do not appear to be damaged by user

• any components of the jewelry break at solder points and do not appear to be damaged by user

• threading or pins on jewelry is not properly functioning and do not appear to be damaged by user

We can repair or modify jewelry that has been damaged by the user for a fee determined by the jewelry company at time of repair. These repairs/modifications can include:

• items that are cut, scratched or marred from tools by user

• seam rings and hinge rings that are distorted or scratched 

• gemstones that have popped out when item is visually crushed, cut, or marred

• dirty gemstones/designs that do not come clean after soaking or ultrasonic cleaning 

• Seam ring or hinge ring size adjustments when sizing was approved by user at time of ordering

If you have any addtional questions or concerns please call, text, or email us.