FAQ - PiercedBody Jewellery

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find answers to the following questions:

Using our site

Do I need an account to purchase?

No, we do not require you to create an account before purchasing. You just simply add the items you want to the shopping cart and proceed to checkout where you enter your address and payment details.

You will also have the option to create an account for future purchases which brings a number of benefits. These include faster checkout service, viewing of past orders and access to our loyalty point’s scheme.

Payments

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept

All major credit cards
GooglePay
ApplePay
Paypal

How will the payment appear on my bank statement?

All transactions carried out on the PiercedBody website will appear as ‘PiercedBody Jewellery’ on your bank statement.

Delivery Information

What countries do you post to?

We only post orders to the United Kingdom

How much is delivery?

£2.99 for all orders up to the value of £25.00, thereafter deliver is Free

These prices are charged per order, so you will only be charged delivery once no matter how many items you purchase.

How long will it take to receive my item(s)?

Royal Mail estimated delivery times are as follows:

Royal Mail: 2-3 Working Days

Returns & Refunds

What is your returns policy?

Please click here for our returns policy.

Not sure what size jewellery you should order for your piercing?

Belly Piercings	The standard bar thickness is 1.6mm (14ga) The standard bar length is either 10mm or 11mm. If your piercing is shallow (ie you are seeing lots of the bar when you put a standard size bar in) then a 6mm or 8mm belly bar may suit your needs better. Likewise, if your piercing is deep (ie the standard bar is too tight and the ball is indenting the skin) then a 12mm or 14mm belly bar is best
Daith Piercing	The bar thickness is 1.2mm (16ga) and the bar diameter is either 8mm or 10mm
Eyebrow Piercing	The bar thickness is 1.2mm (16ga) and the bar length is 8mm. You are often pierced with longer bars due to the amount of swelling but once the swelling has gone down you should change to a shorter bar.
Helix & Tragus Piercings	The bar thickness is 1.2mm (16ga) and the standard bar length is either 6mm or 8mm. Labrets, aka Flat back studs are inserted from the back and fasted at the front whilst cartilage barbells are inserted from the front and fasted at the back.
Industrial Piercing	The bar thickness is 1.6mm (14ga) and the bar length varies from 30mm to 38mm. Shorter or longer bar may be required dependant on the angle that you are pierced at
Labret	The bar thickness is 1.2mm (16ga) and the bar length varies from 6mm to 10mm dependant on the angle you were pierced at.
Medusa	The bar thickness is 1.2mm (16ga) and the bar length varies from 6mm to 10mm.
Nipple Piercings – Woman	The bar thickness is 1.6mm (14ga) and the bar length varies from 10mm to 19mm, dependant on your nipple size. You are usually pierced with longer bars due to swelling but once healed you should downsize to the correct size

Nipple Piercings – Men	The bar thickness is 1.6mm (14ga) and the bar length varies from 8mm to 14mm, dependant on your nipple size. You are usually pierced with longer bars due to swelling but once healed you should downsize to the correct size
Nose Piercing	The bar thickness is either 0.8mm (20ga) or 1mm (18ga) and the bar length is 6mm. If opting for a ring then 8mm diameter is the standard size, depending how high or low your nose was pierced.
Rook Piercing	The bar thickness is 1.2mm (16ga) and the bar length varies from 6mm to 8mm.
Septum Piercing	The bar thickness is 1.2mm (16ga) and the bar diameter is usually 8mm but sometimes the 10mm horseshoe is used if you advise that you want to tuck your septum piercing up
Smiley Piercing	The bar thickness is 1.2mm (16ga) and the bar diameter is usually 8mm but sometimes the 10mm horseshoe is used if you advise that you want your piercing to hang low
Snake Bites Piercing	The bar thickness is 1.2mm (16ga) and the bar length is either 8mm or 10mm. You are often pierced with longer bars due to the amount of swelling but once the swelling has gone down you should change to a shorter bar
Tongue Piercing	The bar thickness is 1.6mm (14ga) and the bar length varies from 10mm to 16mm. You are often pierced with longer bars due to the amount of swelling but once the swelling has gone down you should change to a shorter bar
Other Piercings	If your piercing is not mentioned please check with your local piercer or alternatively message us and we can try to assist you