Piercing Guns vs. Needle Piercing: Why Needles Are the Only Safe Choice

When it comes to getting a new piercing, one of the most important choices isn’t just where you go, but how the piercing is done. Many people don’t realize there’s a huge difference between piercing guns and needle piercings, and that difference can determine how safe and successful your piercing will be.

Here’s everything you need to know about why piercing guns are outdated and dangerous, and why needle piercings are the industry standard for safety and precision.

ressure. While it might look quick and easy, it causes more harm than good.

• Blunt force trauma: Instead of creating a clean hole, a gun tears the tissue, making healing longer and more painful.
  
  
• Low hygiene standards: Most piercing guns are made of plastic and cannot be fully sterilized in an autoclave. This increases the risk of bacteria and infection.
  
  
• Poor placement: Guns are not precise tools, meaning piercings can end up crooked or uneven.
  
  
• Scarring risks: Because of the tissue damage, piercing guns increase the chance of bumps, keloids, and scarring.
  

For more about piercing safety standards, the Association of Professional Piercers provides trusted information.

Professional piercers use sterile, single-use hollow needles to create piercings. Unlike guns, needles are sharp, precise, and hygienic.

• Clean incision: The needle makes a sharp cut through the skin, which heals faster and more evenly.
  
  
• Sterile and safe: Needles are single-use and disposed of after each piercing, ensuring top hygiene standards.
  
  
• Less trauma: Because the cut is clean, there’s less swelling, bruising, and pain.
  
  
• Precise placement: Piercers can control the angle and depth, ensuring your piercing is symmetrical and exactly where you want it.
  
  
• Safe for all areas: Needles work for earlobes, cartilage, nose, and body piercings—something guns should never be used for.

At Ali Weiss Jewelry, our piercing team has 10+ years of professional piercing experience and are true masters of their craft. Every piercing is performed with precision, care, and artistry. We follow strict safety protocols, using only sterile, single-use needles in a clean environment.

Here’s what real clients have to say about their piercing experiences with us:

💬 Drita – Double Conch Piercing
"Awesome experience, overall. Big shout out to Chris, who made my entire piercing experience so seamless and so fun!"

💬 Michelle B. – Third Hole Piercing
"I loved my experience getting my 3rd hole pierced with Ali Weiss. The earring choices were soo beautiful and trendy and the piercing did not hurt at all."

💬 Lily T. – New Cartilage Piercing
"When I think about my next piercing there is no other place to consider, but Ali Weiss! The jewelry is beautiful, the piercer is so knowledgeable and everything is just better there!"

💬 Cary W. – Piercing for My Mom
"My mom’s ear needed a new piercing so I brought her to Ali’s. She got exactly what she needed and she’s 91. The piercer was great and she’s wearing a white gold diamond star."

💬 Penny G. – Ear Piercing
"I love all the staff. It was my first time with Chris piercing my ears. He was fabulous."

👉 See more customer reviews on our website.

Ready for your next piercing? Skip the trauma of piercing guns and trust professionals who use only sterile, single-use needles.

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Your body deserves the best care. Piercing guns are outdated, unsanitary, and traumatic, while needle piercing is precise, hygienic, and far safer. With 10+ years of experience, our team ensures every piercing is safe, comfortable, and beautifully placed, so you can enjoy your jewelry for years to come.