LOCATED: The centre of the tongue’s thick, muscular part.
The tongue piercing goes through the centre of the tongue’s thick, muscular body. It’s perfect for bold barbells or rings and offers a classic, easily visible oral piercing.
Popular for its bold, visible style and self-expression
Usually worn with straight barbells in titanium or steel
Requires diligent oral hygiene to prevent infection
Initial swelling and slight speech changes are common
Heals in 4-6 weeks
Why Titanium at Keisha's
For all our tongue piercings, we use implant-grade titanium jewellery to ensure safety, comfort, and durability. Titanium is lightweight, hypoallergenic, and corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for the moist environment inside the mouth. Unlike cheaper metals that can cause irritation or infections, our titanium barbells promote a cleaner, faster healing process, so you can enjoy your new piercing without unnecessary discomfort.
Aftercare
Clean regularly: Rinse 3–4 times daily with a non-alcoholic, antimicrobial mouthwash or sterile saline solution; avoid alcohol-based mouthwashes.
Pro tips: Avoid playing with or twisting the jewellery Stay away from spicy, acidic, or hot foods and drinks during healing Don’t smoke or consume alcohol until fully healed Maintain excellent oral hygiene but be gentle around the piercing site Avoid oral contact (kissing, oral sex) until healed Keep your jewellery tight to prevent swallowing but not too tight to irritate
Our sterile saline solution (£8.99 at our counter) is great for external cleaning and soothing.
