The Body Bar Patrick Henry Mall

Located in Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News, Virginia, next to JC Penney, The Body Bar is a full-service piercing studio and body jewelry retailer.

We have two piercers, both are certified and licensed through the Virginia State Board of Cosmetology, The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations. Both are certified in First Aid, CPR, Blood-Bourne Pathogens, and are up-to-date on all required immunizations. Additionally, both piercers go above and beyond in client relations and take their time explaining the piercing process and aftercare:
Kristy Hess- 10 years of experience, Additional education including Anatomy and Microbiology in which she maintained a 3.9 grade point average.

Clinton Keyser- 8 years of experience, 9 APP (Association of Professional Piercers) courses completed, specializes in rare genital piercings.

We pride ourselves on creating a calm, relaxing, spa-like environment, while maintaining and executing STRICT sterilization standards and practices. Every piece of equipment (clamps and receiving tubes) goes through an ultrasonic cleaner (a machine that uses ultrasound to remove microscopic debris from the small crevices,) an Autoclave (a machine that uses high-pressure steam to sterilize,) and equipment that cannot be autoclaved due to structure and size (surface areas, chair, and trays) is sterilized using Madacide (Hospital-grade germicidal solution.)
All equipment and/or instruments that are NOT reusable (Piercing Needles, Biopsy punches, gloves, dental bibs, etc.) are disposed of in appropriate containers, including a sharps medical waste container for all used needles and biopsy punches.

The jewelry we use to pierce is from Metal Mafia. Metal Mafia uses only the highest quality metals with certifications from Swarovski Elements, Fort Wayne Metals, Dynamet, Timet, and S&S Grinding Inc. Metallurgists. Certificates of Authenticity for all of the raw materials used in the production of their products are available online, at www.MetalMafia.com
Our "standard" jewelry, that is included in the cost of our piercings is Surgical Stainless Steel. We also offer implant grade titanium- as an upgrade option- for people who have sensitivities or metal allergies, this is the highest grade titanium possible.

If you have any questions or concerns while visiting our shop, our piercers and staff are more than happy to explain any processes or procedures and show you our equipment, records, and licenses at any time, depending on customer volume and staff availability (of course, for the safety of you and others and in keeping with our high sterilization standards, you will not be allowed INTO the sterilization room, but you will be allowed to view it from outside the doorway, one-at-a-time, and WITH a Body Bar chaperone, NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED BACK WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM OUR STAFF)



Identification Requirements:
Clients 18 and up will be required to bring a valid government issued ID, including:
Driver's License, Military ID, Passport, or Student Visa

Under the age of 18 requirements to be pierced:
1. The minor needs to have proper identification such as government issued i.d./or school i.d.
2. You must also bring in a birth certificate or custodial paperwork.
3. Legal guardian must be present and also must present a government issued i.d. to match either the birth certificate or the custodial papers.
4. Our piercing age starts at 15 for age appropriate piercings.
5. The age for piercing ear lobes is at least 13 years old.
6. minors getting their ear lobes pierced are required to bring their legal guardian with them and their legal guardians government issued ID.

Any further questions please call the shop!
757.249.2819