Navel The Iconic Body Jewel
The navel piercing remains one of the most requested body piercings of all time. When placed correctly and given proper care, it heals beautifully and wears elegantly for years.
45,000 TZS
20–30 min
3 / 5
6–12 months
How We
Approach This
Navel anatomy varies significantly from person to person. Outies, deep navels, and navels with limited rim tissue may not be suitable for a traditional navel piercing — we assess this at consultation. For suitable anatomy, we pierce the upper rim of the navel using a curved barbell, angled to follow the natural slope of the tissue. Navel piercings are surface-adjacent, making them susceptible to movement and irritation if not properly sized.
Anatomy Suitability
Not all navels can safely host a piercing. We assess your rim tissue depth and angle before proceeding.
Curved Barbell Sizing
The barbell length and curve are selected to precisely match your navel anatomy — too long or short causes unnecessary migration.
Clothing Awareness
High-waisted pants and clothing bands are the primary cause of navel piercing irritation. We advise on wardrobe adjustments.
Step by Step
A transparent, clinical process — no surprises.
Navel Assessment
We examine your navel anatomy in a standing position — the shape changes significantly from sitting to standing and affects jewelry selection.
- Sterile single-use needle
- Client-approved marking
- Implant-grade starter jewelry
Rim Marking
Two dots are placed — entry at the top of the navel rim and exit inside the navel. You review in mirror before piercing.
- Sterile single-use needle
- Client-approved marking
- Implant-grade starter jewelry
Curved Barbell Placement
A single-use needle passes cleanly through the rim tissue. A titanium curved barbell is placed and the balls secured.
- Sterile single-use needle
- Client-approved marking
- Implant-grade starter jewelry
What We
Put In You
We exclusively use implant-grade materials. Below are the typical starter jewelry options for your Navel piercing.
Healing Instructions
- Saline spray twice daily — spray directly onto the piercing top and bottom
- After showering, gently dry the area with a hair dryer on cool setting
- Wear loose, high-cut tops that don't sit on the piercing
- Avoid high-waisted jeans or pants for 3 months minimum
- Never sleep face-down on a fresh navel piercing
- Avoid swimming pools and the ocean for 8 weeks
- The navel piercing is prone to snagging — be mindful of clothing, bags, and seatbelts
Navel FAQ
I have an outie — can I get a navel piercing?
Traditional upper rim placement is usually not suitable for outie navels. We may be able to discuss alternative surface placements.
How long until I can show it off at the beach?
We recommend avoiding salt water and sun exposure on a fresh navel piercing for 8 weeks minimum.
What if my pants keep rubbing against it?
Use a piece of soft medical tape over the barbell during high-friction activities like exercise or travel to protect the healing tissue.
Ready for Your
Navel Piercing?
Our APP-certified piercing artist will walk through every detail of your placement, jewelry selection, and aftercare before any needle is introduced.