1. Consultation: When you walk into the studio, you’ll likely start with a chat. The piercer will talk to you about what you want and help you pick the right jewelry and placement. It’s like discussing your tattoo design with an artist but less permanent.

2. Clean and Sterile Environment: Pro studios like Jane-Doe Ink take cleanliness seriously. You’ll notice that everything is super clean and sterile. They use fresh, disposable equipment, and you might even see your piercer rockin’ some gloves and a mask like a surgical superhero.

3. Paperwork: You’ll have some paperwork to fill out, mainly to make sure you’re not allergic to anything they’re going to use and to get your consent. Just a formality, really. NB. Be sure that if you are under 18, you bring along your parents or guardian so they can give consent to the piercing!

4. The Piercing: Time to get to the main event! You’ll be led to a piercing chair or table. The piercer will prep the area on your skin, mark it with a pen so you can check it’s in the right spot, and then it’s piercing time. It’s usually pretty quick and may feel like a pinch or a quick sting, depending on your pain tolerance.

5. Jewelry: Once the piercing is in, they’ll pop in the jewelry, and you’re ready to roll. They will explain how to take care of it during the healing process, which is kinda like caring for a plant – clean and water it, but don’t overdo it.

6. Payment: You’ll settle up at the end. It’s good to have cash or a card ready.

7. Aftercare: After you leave, you’ll have some aftercare instructions to follow to keep your piercing happy and healthy. It’s important to listen to these, or your new piercing might get grumpy.

8. Healing Time: Healing time can vary, but you’ll need to be patient. Piercings can take a few weeks to a few months to fully heal, depending on the type.