Titanium vs Surgical Steel
What’s the Difference
What’s Safer for Body Piercing?
Wondering which metal is safest for your next piercing?
Not all body jewellery is created equal—especially when it comes to healing, comfort, and long-term wear. Here’s what you need to know about Titanium and Surgical Steel.
Titanium: Lightweight, Strong & Hypoallergenic
✅ Hypoallergenic – perfect for sensitive skin
✅ Nickel-free (or virtually no nickel)
✅ Corrosion-resistant – won’t tarnish or react with skin
✅ Lightweight & comfortable – ideal for new and healing piercings
At Piercing by Jooles, we use implant-grade ASTM F-136 titanium for all new piercings to reduce the risk of irritation and ensure a smooth healing process.
Surgical Steel: Affordable, But Not for Everyone
🟠 Contains trace amounts of nickel — can cause reactions in sensitive clients
🟠 Not recommended for new or healing piercings if you have sensitive skin or allergies
⚪ Some clients can wear surgical steel with no issues — but it’s not risk-free.
What We Recommend at Jooles
At Piercing by Jooles, we only use implant-grade titanium for all new piercings.
Every piece is fully traceable—we know exactly where it comes from, so you can be confident in its safety and quality.
Surgical steel may be suitable for healed piercings, but titanium remains the gold standard—and it’s what we trust for your safety.
Final Thoughts
If you’re unsure which material is right for you, titanium is the safer bet—especially for new piercings.
It’s clean, safe, and trusted by professional piercers around the world.