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Being a Piercer in 2025: How a Profession Evolves Between Needles, Social Media and Awareness
- Pippo Piercer Artist
- Apr 1
- 4 min read
Being a piercer in 2025 is much more than “knowing how to pierce”. It is a complete profession, which requires study, attention to the customer, online presence, ethics and... patience. The world has changed, our profession too: today we are professionals, communicators, artists and entrepreneurs at the same time.
But despite everything, what really matters remains the same: quality, respect for bodies, and passion for what we do .
✅ Training and refresher courses: the basis for safe piercing
The first thing to say is that being a piercer today requires real skills . It's not enough to have seen a few videos on TikTok or to have pierced a few friends. You need solid knowledge of anatomy, hygiene, materials, regulations, and infection management. Piercing is an invasive procedure, and it's our duty to treat it with the seriousness it deserves.
Those who stop stop being reliable: updating, improving and learning continuously is part of the job. A true professional piercer in 2025 is never
arrived.
💬 The relationship with the customer: listening, education and transparency
Today, requests often come from Instagram or TikTok, with saved photos and wishes taken from trends. But not everything you see online can (or should) be done .
Educating the customer is essential: explaining what is suitable for their body, what the real risks are, what materials to use. You need to know how to speak clearly, with empathy and competence, especially to Gen Z. Being credible also means saying “no” firmly , without losing respect and professionalism.
📱 Social and piercing: the power of knowing how to tell your story well
In 2025, you can't be a piercer and ignore social media . Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are the new showcase: they show your style, your method, your values. But be careful: social media is not evil. The problem is how they are used. On one side there are viral but dangerous contents , DIY piercings, improvised techniques, shoddy jewelry. On the other, there are us: those who put their face on the line to really inform , educate and show well-done piercings.
🎥 Me and social media: real content, zero agencies
Everything you find on my profiles I made. Every video, every editing, every reply to messages is my work . I don't have a team behind me. I don't have agencies that take care of my image. And despite this, I have reached hundreds of millions of views on TikTok , building a real, attentive and loyal community.
Being social doesn't mean being fake . It means showing your work in a clear, transparent and human way. It means being present, responding, creating value. It's tiring, but it's also what makes me recognizable.
⏳ Every piercing needs its time: quality > quantity
Another important truth: the piercer's job is not an assembly line . You can't fit ten people into an hour as if they were orders to be processed.
Every appointment needs time and attention:
To understand the request.
To evaluate the body.
To perform the piercing precisely.
To explain the treatment correctly.
Slowing down is synonymous with quality. Those who work with passion know that it also takes time to breathe, to clean carefully, to dedicate yourself to each customer as if they were the only one of the day. It is not a luxury: it is a duty.
❌ Saying no is a professional (and necessary) act
In the world of piercing, knowing how to say no is a sign of professionalism. Snake eyes, scoops, surfaces on unsuitable areas: not everything that is requested must be accepted. Saying “no” with clear reasons is a way to protect the client , but also to preserve the reputation of the professional.
Although it may seem unpopular, the right “no” builds trust . It shows that you are not working for easy money, but to ensure security and lasting results.
🧠 The piercer of 2025 is also an entrepreneur, content creator and guide
Being a piercer today means wearing many hats:
Take care of study, hygiene and bureaucracy.
Order materials and manage inventory.
Reply to messages, reviews, emails.
Create content, publish it, moderate it.
Follow up with clients post piercing.
It’s a 360° job, and often very lonely. But it’s also deeply rewarding , because every positive feedback, every returning customer, every thank you message… reminds you why you do all this.
❤️ Conclusion: Getting a Piercer in 2025 is a Value Choice
Being a piercer in 2025 is a conscious choice, which unites head, heart and hands. It is a profession that evolves every day, which requires competence, passion and a lot of balance . But for those who do it with love and dedication, it is also a job full of satisfaction, true relationships, and small great daily victories.
And you, who do you want to get pierced by? By someone who follows trends, or by someone who knows the value of quality and care?
