Daith

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Lorelle’s Daith Piercing

The lovely Lorelle was actually the first customer to directly contact me regarding the daith piercing and the apparent wave of ‘information’ claiming this a cure for migraines. I was in wonder, delighted to assist Lorelle with what for me is a simple request; with effectively a greater meaning than just the aesthetic. I have researched the subject since this piercing and even spoke to an acupuncture specialist who admitted she didn’t know of this craze. I have to say that to find a specific point, means that working in millimeters you could be ever so slightly out, if there is indeed an exact pressure point. I specialize precision piercing wise on being exactly accurate to what my client or customer wishes/works (body wise.) Daith’s can be pierced badly, either too deep or too shallow which can result in excessive/persistent swelling (i.e. not healing) for the former; or straight-up rejecting in cases of the latter. I pierce a daith with a titanium CBB so as to allow room for swelling and jewellery you can maneuver easily when cleaning. If the heavy metal look isn’t you, I can fit a micro-curved bar when fully healed, internally threaded jewellery is an option for a discreeter look alongside clear bioflex retainers. I have to state Lorelle noticed some instant relief and contacted me a couple of weeks after and stated she hadn’t had a migraine since. However, these can take from 6-12 months to fully heal and I will be keeping up with clients in the hope that this “craze” does indeed work, but would strongly refrain from endorsing it so to speak; as everyone is an individual and indeed different. One thing I’ve said lately is that if you suffer from migraines and are considering the daith piercing option, pinch your daith at a time when you are suffering; to maybe gauge an indication as to if this could perhaps work for you.

Daith

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Eve’s Daith Piercing

Here’s some awesome shots of Eve’s daith pierced w/1.2mm x 8mm titanium CBB. The daith piercing has always been pretty popular at Shiva throughout my time, lately however I have pierced many clients seeking a migraine remedy/relief. Both the lovely Eve and her mama had their daith’s pierced by myself after researching the various articles online stating ‘daith piercing = no migraines.’ I can’t claim to either encourage or dismiss this idea but I am going to try to keep up to date throughout and after healing to see what results may occur.

 

Scaffold

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Asha’s Scaffold Piercing

Asha’s scaffold/industrial piercing w/1.6mm titanium. Love piercing and meeting new faces. I usually recommend returning at some point within the first 3-6 months for a shorter bar following the initial swelling, although like most piercings these can take a year or so to fully heal. When fully healed you can shorten the bar, get smaller balls or internally threaded jewellery for a snug/discreet look.

 

 

Navel

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Jemima’s Navel Piercing

Jemima’s navel pierced w/1.6m clear gem stone titanium curved bar by El Capitan @ Shiva Piercings. Winter is a perfect time to pierce your belly button when considering the healing is a minimum of 3-6 months, sometimes up to 12.

Collarbone Sternum Dermals

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Cerise’s Collarbone/Sternum Dermals

Pop your collar! Awesome shot of Cerise’s collarbone/sternum micro-dermal anchors w/crystal clear gem stones. Always honoured to add to regular customers and clientele’s piercing collections.

Septum

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Courtenay’s Septum Piercing

Courtenay’s healed septum switched up to a 1.2mm suncoat goldline segment ring. Pleasure to meet so many nice people, doing what I do; piercing in Greenwich.

Rook & Scaffold

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Hollie’s Rook Piercing

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Hollie’s Scaffold Piercing

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Hollie’s healing rook pierced w/1.2mm x 8mm curved bar, alongside a fresh scaffold/industrial piercing w/1.6mm titanium. Always a pleasure to see returning custom/clients who have looked after their piercings.

Medusa

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Katie’s Medusa Piercing

Always a pleasure to add to people’s piercing collections; here’s some great shots of Katie’s medusa piercing w/1.6mm x 10mm titanium labret bar. A shorter bar is fitted a couple of weeks after the initial swelling has subsided; as part of the service at Shiva.

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CAPN'DOOM

CAPN’DOOM

El Capitan is out of the studio, off work; until Thursday, November 19th.

Drop in on either Paul, Grace or Kelly @ Shiva in the meantime for all your piercing needs.

For those who wanna hit me up when I’m back, feel free to make an appointment on or from November 19th.

Big thanks to all of those who have kept me really, really busy over the last few months and I’m looking forward to some downtime and a break from everything.

Much Love,

Captain’Doom.