Piercings don’t have to feel like walking into a sterile doctor’s office or getting lectured by someone with gloves and an attitude. At Curly’s, we keep it simple: clear info, real respect, and zero judgment, with the same rebellious, welcoming vibe you get from our tattoo chairs.
Whether you’re a UGA student getting your first nose stud…
A friend hyping up your roommate for matching helix piercings…
Or someone finally leveling up their look with some metal…
This guide gives you everything you need to know, without the pretentious shop talk or fear-mongering.
Let’s break it all down.
We keep it clean, safe, and professional, without making you feel like you wandered into a clinic.
Here’s what we do:
We don’t perform:
We keep it safe, steady, and high-quality, the type of work we can proudly stand behind.
Everybody’s pain tolerance is different, but here’s the truth:
Piercings hurt for a second, then it’s over. Most clients are shocked by how quick and manageable it is.
Here’s the real breakdown:
Feels like: a fast, hot pinch.
Feels like: pressure + sting, then done.
Feels like: two quick punches from a tiny, determined ghost.
But listen, Matt and the crew talk you through everything.
Our vibe is friendly, conversational, and down-to-earth, which helps first-timers calm the hell down quickly.
Healing depends on your body, lifestyle, and how well you follow aftercare.
Here’s the average timeline:
These are averages, not promises. If you catch it, sleep on it, or spin it (don’t spin it), you’ll slow things down.
We sell jewelry at the shop, piercing jewelry, and cosmetic jewelry, but we don’t post prices online because styles and costs vary too much.
Here’s what you’ll typically see for fresh piercings:
We’ll help you choose what’s safe, comfortable, and fits your anatomy, not what’s trendy on TikTok this week.
Showing up prepared makes the whole experience easier.
You’re not proving toughness. We’re here to make the process feel smooth, not scary.
Whether it’s your first piercing or your fifth, here’s how a typical session at Curly’s goes:
We check your anatomy, placement, jewelry type, and healing expectations, and answer your questions, without talking down to you.
You check it in the mirror, and we adjust if needed.
Deep breath.
The needle goes in.
It’s over before your friend finishes saying, “You got this!”
Quick, smooth, secure.
We give you the exact steps to keep your piercing clean and happy, no overcomplicated routines or conflicting instructions.
Aftercare is where most people mess up.
It’s not complicated; it just requires consistency.
We’re always here to answer questions. Communication is one of your biggest strengths as a shop.
Your ideal piercing clients, especially college students and first-timers, want reassurance, comfort, and straight answers.
Curly’s delivers that without losing the badass vibe.
People choose us because:
That’s the Curly’s difference, rebellion with genuine connection.
Piercings aren’t just jewelry, they’re identity, confidence, and self-expression.
They’re milestones, memories, and moments of “hell yeah, let’s do this.”
Whether you’re adding your first stud or leveling up your whole look, Curly’s gives you a place where you belong, no judgment, no pressure, no gatekeeping.
Just real people doing badass work with honesty and care.
Come in, bring a friend, ask questions, and let’s make something rad.