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Pain

Piercing

Tattoo

Does it hurt?
  • Yes, however this varies greatly for each person and is dependant on what piercing you are receiving.
  • The actual piercing should literally take a second to be preformed if done by a experienced and qualified artist.
  • The most common comment right after a piercing at HBA is usually "That was it?"
  • Your anticipation may be more uncomfortable than the actual piercing its self..
  • Pain is different for each person.
  • Some people are more sensitive while others will barely feel anything.
  • Regardless of how sensitive you are, the piercers a HBA will be there to explain everything, and make sure that the you are as comfortable as possible through out your piercing experience.
  • Yes, however this varies greatly for each person and is dependant on the location of the tattoo.
  • The most common comparison for tattoo related pain would be that to a cat scratch or sunburn.
  • Some people are more sensitive while others will barely feel anything, and have even fallen asleep during a tattoo.
  • The tattoo artist will walk you through the procedure as they work and try to make you as comfortable as possible.