As a Professional Body Piercer or even a tattoo artist there will be some point in your career where one has to make the decision on whether they will be a professional or choose to limit their income possibilities. The main reason we got into this business was because of the love or art. With art comes all sorts of different viewpoints regarding ones perception about what art is and what it is not. If your going to be a professional piercer you have to come to the realization that people will want to have genital piercings. Both male and female. Above is a video of the Prince Albert piercing by Elayne Angel one of the top piercers in the industry. She was actually there when the West Coast started at the forefront of the piercing industry. Elayne Angel actually particpates in medical studies in regards to piercings. She is a very professional piercer and we are lucky to get the information that we do from leaders like her. She is the author of the Body Piercing Bible a must have for all piercers. Taking a lead from Elayne you can see just how professional she is with clients and how friendly she can be. When someone comes walking into the shop asking for say a hood or Prince Albert an artist has to remember that this is the career they chose. It has nothing to do about being gay or how uncomfortable this type of piercing will make you. You are paid for a service and that being said if your timid or shy maybe this isn't the career path for you. Take a professional attitude and disregard what society has to say and you'll find not only will you make good money but you will also be seen amongst the great artist and your customers as a professional.
Piercers are not the only ones that need to get over the fears of doing a genital procedure. Many times an Artist will also be required to perform a procedure that involves tattooing a private genital area. Again just like a piercing you have to educate the customer about the procedure and do the job. Oh yea no one says you can't charge for your services. For genital piercings Aberration Pro Custom Tattoo charges $20 for all female hood piercings and $50 for all male genital piercings. Your career as an artist will get off to a great start by getting your fears in check and realize that it is a service your offering and nothing more then just that.
Most. Disturbing. Video. Ever. Just kidding. But I won't be getting this piercing anytime soon.
ReplyDeleteThe very first Tattoo Artist who inked me had a cherry tattooed on the head of his Mr. Happy, and he said he did it himself. Freakin' insane. Time for a padded cell. Disturbing, kind-of, but the truth is, a guy is going to know another guys' anatomy better than any woman would.
Pierce a heehee or hoohoo and generate $50+ in ten minutes time, or spend 1+ hour through the process of tattooing, beginning to end. Quick and easy revenue stream. I'll say it again...QUICK AND EASY REVENUE STREAM. All I gotta say is, get over the fear. I'll admit that I do not want to handle any dude's junk, but I'm NOT going to limit my income potential by not offering it. As a business owner you have to make every asset work for you.
Fear no fear. Make fear your bee-otch. When I have avoided fear in my life, I am defeated. Every time I focus on the problem, attack it, and solve it, I will win. I have succeeded. I am success.
Another way I look at it is this: my wife is a nurse, and she has had to do things a lot of people would be uncomfortable or downright disgusted with.....but she does it. She gets it done. She is completely professional, and she is taken very seriously by her peers. If you treat someone in a professional and courteous manner than the only thing getting in the way of your success is your own fear and your own maturity.