Professionalism You Can Trust. Excellence You Can Rely On.
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Shidoshi Samurai
Shidoshi comes to Underground Tattoo Station after spending the past seven years as a resident piercer at both Piercology and Evolved Body Art in downtown Columbus, Ohio. He was a proud member of the Association of Professional Piercers during his tenure at these respected studios and is currently hard at work establishing Underground as a future APP-approved studio as well. Shidoshi is a fully certified professional piercer (first aid, CPR & bloodborne pathogens) and specializes in ear curations/projects, troubleshooting problematic piercings, and precision arrangements (stacking, pairing, spacing, etc.).
Though he has already amassed a wealth of piercing knowledge, Shidoshi is committed to ongoing education to refine his practices while also staying on top of current and changing piercing trends and styles. He is well-known for his immaculate aseptic piercing technique as well as his calming and reassuring demeanor in the piercing room. He is passionate about the eradication of piercing guns as well as providing useful and honest information about piercing to both his current and future clientele.
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INSTA: @ShidoshiSamurai
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Raising The Bar
Professional Integrity is a non-negotiable value I pride myself on and am enthusiastic about giving you all the information you require in as much detail as is necessary for you to make the best decisions for your body, your image, your health, and your peace of mind.
Here's is a sampling of what our piercing department provides at Underground - and what you should expect from any studio/piercer you choose to trust with your body and piercing health:
· High-Quality, Implant-Grade Titanium Jewelry
· Threaded & Threadless Jewelry Options
· Premium Aftercare Products
· Piercing Health Checks & Guidance
· Assistance with Problematic Piercings
· Custom Jewelry Building / Ordering
· Jewelry Changes / Curation Services
· Jewelry Colorizing (Anodizing)
· Immaculately Clean Environment
· Impeccable Aseptic Piercing Technique
· Safe & Friendly Atmosphere
· Regular Piercing Specials, Deals & Contests
· Piercing VIP Rewards Program
Quality Matters
Understandably, those outside the professional piercing industry don't typically know what to look for when deciding where to go to get their first/next piercing(s) – and sadly, an unacceptably high number of studios and businesses prey on this unawareness to cut corners by performing poor piercings and using improper, low-quality jewelry that will very likely result in problems ranging from stubborn to severe. At Underground, we provide you with all the information you need to make informed decisions about your piercings and piercing health.
All of our jewelry is made from implant-grade Titanium (the same material that replacement hips and pins/screws for surgical reconstruction are made of) and is completely body safe. It has a chromium oxide layer that serves as a barrier between your skin and the jewelry to prevent exposure to nickel alloys that are a common allergen for many people with metal sensitivities and found in low-quality jewelry. Our jewelry is mirror-polished so skin does not heal to it and eliminates the need for having to twist and rotate your jewelry during healing which causes unnecessary irritation, increases chances of developing an infection, and makes healing take far longer than it needs to.
We employ a primarily threadless jewelry system for easier changing, stronger end connections (so your jewelry is less likely to come apart), and allows for a wider variety of compatible high-quality options when upgrading to different pieces in the future. All of our threaded jewelry is internally threaded so that it passes smoothly through your skin and avoids the damage and bacteria transfer that externally threaded jewelry causes.
Jewelry made from Stainless Steel, “Surgical” Steel (buzzwords sound legit, but really mean nothing), Sterling Silver, and Acrylic are NOT body-safe and should be avoided – especially in new piercings. These types of jewelry can cause reactions ranging from allergic reactions to nickel content to permanent skin staining (localized argyria) and more.
