Through piercing and body modification we can valorize our body however we choose. It allows us to overcome our limits, like fear and pain. In many ways it makes us feel alive.

Fros, QualiTi Featured Artist.
Where did you learn to pierce? How long have you been in this trade?

I have always loved alternative culture (music, mods, tattoo, style). Since I was child, I became particularly passionate about piercings and I never had doubts about what I wanted to do in my life, so I started to study and deepen my knowledge about bodypiercing. Until it became a real job!

What was the first piercing you did?

The first piercing I did was a helix on myself, 9 years ago, then I never stopped piercing.

Why piercing/body modification?

Through piercing and body modification we can valorize our body however we choose. It allows us to overcome our limits, like fear and pain. In many ways it makes us feel alive.

What is your piercing process?

First of all I ask to my clients how they feel and what kind of result they would like with a new piercing, then I explain them how we’ll proceed giving suggestions about breathing. I do all I can to give my client a pleasant piercing experience.

What piercing do you most enjoy doing?

Ear compositions are my favourite ever.

What do you love about your work?

Through my work I come in contact with different kinds of people, each of them giving me something to learn from. I hope to do the same my clients, making a positive impact on their life.

What is the worst thing about your job?

Being a piercer is not easy, it’s not “just a piercing”. I feel a great responsibility about their health and sometimes even if you worked well (correct sterilization process, hygiene, etc.), clients can have healing problem just because they neglect the care.

What is the best thing about your job?

Through my job I can do lots of things related to it, like travel or express myself artistically with my jewelry collections.

How many piercings do you have?

I actually have 18 piercings, in my mind I have new compositions for the future.

How have piercings personally affected your own identity/persona?

Through piercings we have the possibility to decorate and embellish our body, this is the reason why I try to stand out from the crowd with the right choice of jewels to wear.

What is the most memorable thing that’s happened to you at work?

One time I worked for a famous actress, I hope to repeat this kind of experience in the future.

Professionally, what’s your goal?

My professionally goal is to work in a piercing shop all of my own.

What’s your dream project?

My dream project is to create my personal jewellery brand and share it with all the world.

Fros is an artist and founder of Froslas Ink