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Expert body piercing and curated ear styling in Windsor Locks, Connecticut
Trusted by clients across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts for professional piercing and fine jewelry
Credentials you can Count on
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Our piercer and co-founder, Joe Plourde, is a proud Business Member at Large with the Association of Professional Piercers (APP), the industry’s leading organization for piercing safety, ethics, and education.
Membership requires maintaining strict standards, including CPR and First Aid certifications, bloodborne pathogen training, and adherence to the highest hygiene and safety protocols.
We’re committed to safe, professional piercings every visit.
APP membership can be verified on safepiercing.org.
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Joe has earned an Applied Jewelry Professional (AJP) diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), one of the most respected authorities in the world of gemology and fine jewelry.
This training provides in-depth knowledge of gemstones, precious metals, and fine jewelry quality. You can feel confident you’re getting expert guidance when selecting pieces for your piercings.
1st Runner Up
Best Body Piercing
Hartford Courant’s
Best of Hartford 2026
Your Piercing isn’t Just our craft.
It’s our commitment.
Connecticut Piercing Co. is a piercing-only, appointment-only studio in Northern Connecticut.
We provide experienced technique, safe placement, and thoughtful care, guiding you from planning and piercing to healing and aftercare.
Piercing isn’t just about jewelry, it’s about trust, and we take that seriously.
Expect a Safe Piercing, Every Time.
Expert piercings performed by a highly trained piercer for comfortable and flawless results
Professional standards ensure every visit follows strict hygiene and quality protocols to protect you and your piercing
Fine jewelry from leading body jewelry brands including gold and implant-grade titanium, selected for style, comfort and biocompatibility
Support, guidance, and maintenance for clients across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts at any stage of your piercing journey
Our Piercing Services
Piercings we offer:
Ear piercings: lobes, helix and cartilage, daith, conch, rook, faux rook, tragus and anti-tragus, forward helix, industrials, and custom curations or ear styling
Children’s lobes: ages 5+ with parental consent
Facial piercings: nose, double and forward facing nostril, septum, eyebrow, lip, bridge, anchors/dermals
Oral piercings: tongue, labret, vertical labret, philtrum or vertical philtrum, monroe
Body piercings: navel, nipple, surface, dermal anchors
Large gauge piercings
Custom curations: personalized planning of piercing placements and jewelry selections for your ears, body, or face
Maintenance services:
Downsize and upsize piercings
Jewelry changes and upgrades
Troubleshooting and problem-solving
Removal or retainers for piercings
Free consultations for planning, placement and anatomy checks, and custom jewelry ordering
Expert piercings for every style, from classic lobes to ear, facial, oral, and body placements, including custom ear curations and large gauge piercing work.
Performed with fine jewelry from reputable brands and designed for long-term wear, every piercing follows strict hygiene and safety protocols to ensure your comfort and well-being, always.
We focus on your comfort so all you have to do is relax and shine your brightest.
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All clients must bring a valid government-issued photo ID to every piercing appointment.
Clients under 18:
Parent or legal guardian must be present
Long-form birth certificate or legal guardianship documents
Photo ID for the parent or guardian
We follow Connecticut state regulations to ensure every piercing is safe, legal, and professional.
Piercings cannot be performed without this documentation.
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Connecticut Piercing Co. is located at 44 Main St. Windsor Locks, CT 06096.
We are situated on CT-159 in Northern Connecticut, making us easy to reach for clients across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts via I-91, Bradley International Airport, and the CT Rail Amtrak station.
Our convenient location makes getting pierced easy, whether you’re arriving by car, plane, or train.
Appointments are required and can be booked online in advance.
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A little preparation goes a long way in making your appointment smooth and comfortable.
• Eat a meal or light snack within a few hours of your appointment
• Stay well hydrated the day of your piercing
• Get a good night’s sleep beforehand
• Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs before your appointment
• Wear clean, comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the piercing area
• Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and any required documents if you are under 18
• Arrive on time so we can give you our full attentionIf you have questions before your appointment, feel free to reach out.
We’ll also walk you through jewelry options, placement, healing, and aftercare during your visit so you feel confident every step of the way.
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We work exclusively with industry-leading body jewelry brands, including Modern Mood, Tether, Anatometal, BVLA, Junipurr, Buddha Jewelry, Ember, Body Gems, Neometal, Industrial Strength, and LeRoi.
All jewelry is made from implant-grade materials including solid gold and titanium, and is internally threaded or threadless. Designed specifically for professional body piercing, every piece prioritizes biocompatibility, safe healing, comfort, and long-term wear.
Our team will help you select jewelry that fits your anatomy, healing needs, and personal style. Availability may vary, but every piece meets our professional standards.
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