17 November is International Students’ Day. A nod to all the students in Amsterdam, and to their own choices.
“My mother absolutely cannot see this.”
Amsterdam and students.
That's a combination we have quite a bit of experience with by now.
Students come here from all over the world.
New city.
New degree.
New room.
New people.
And apparently sometimes also:
a new nose.
We regularly hear something along the lines of:
“I wanted this back home for years.”
“So why didn't you?”
Short silence.
“My mother.”
Okay.
Clear.
For many students, moving to Amsterdam is one of the first moments when they get to decide completely for themselves how to shape their lives.
And of course a piercing is just a piercing.
We're not going to make it bigger than it is.
But sometimes a small thing marks something bigger.
The first time you choose for yourself.
Without permission.
Without someone telling you it doesn't suit you.
Without having to explain why.
And yes…
a few months later, mum sometimes comes to visit.
Then phase two begins:
“Could you make it invisible, just for a moment?”
Piercings Works Amsterdam
Frequently asked questions
Can I walk in as a student without an appointment?
Yes, walk-ins are welcome, every day until 22:00. Prefer a fixed time? You can book your appointment.
I don't know yet which piercing I want. Now what?
Feel free to drop by and tell us what you have in mind. Together we'll look at your anatomy and at which jewellery suits you.
Where can I find you?
At Reguliersbreestraat 46, in the centre of Amsterdam.
Further reading
No idea yet which piercing suits you? Read our e-bookEar Piercings: History, Placement, Meaning and Aftercare: from lobe to industrial, covering placement, meaning and aftercare.
Visit Piercings Works Amsterdam
You'll find us at Reguliersbreestraat 46 in Amsterdam. We're open every day until 22:00 (10 pm) and walk-ins are welcome. Prefer a fixed time?Book your appointment.