Welcome to the Association of Professional Piercers

The Association of Professional Piercers is a California-based, international non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of vital health and safety information about body piercing to piercers, health care professionals, legislators, and the general public.

If you are having a problem with your piercing:

Please consult with your piercer or local APP Member, or a piercing friendly physician, or email our Medical Director, if a local piercer is not available.

Upcoming Events

25th Annual APP Conference & Exposition

July 05, 2020

Join us July 5-10, 2020 in Las Vegas, NV, USA for a week of education, excitement, comradery, jewelry,...

6th Annual Camp APP Members' Retreat

October 13, 2020

Hello Campers! Join us for a week of wilderness lodging, piercing education, and industry networking...

(Future) Annual APP Conference & Exposition

June 06, 2021

The APP has more than two decades of providing Body Piercers, Studio Owners, Counter Personnel, Apprentices,...

(Future) Annual APP Conference & Exposition

June 12, 2022

The APP has more than two decades of providing Body Piercers, Studio Owners, Counter Personnel, Apprentices,...

See the full Calendar of Events and submit professional piercing-related events in your area.

Recent News

COVID-19 - 15 Days To Slow The Spread

Mar 16 2020
Regarding COVID-19, the APP is recommending the following guidelines: - Professionals and business owners follow local and federal recommen...
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APP Conference & Exposition in 2020!

Apr 1 2019
The 25th Annual APP Conference and Exposition will be held July 5 - 10, 2020, at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada. Join ...
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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING PROGRAM

May 3 2016
The Association of Professional Piercers offers industry specific Bloodborne Pathogens training for body piercers.
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