Michaela Valdez

My goal is to find a home studio in which I can learn, thrive, and share this passion with my peers. The ultimate dream is to become an APP member and advance my career every single day with continued education.

Piercing has always held a deep spot in my heart. I developed a fascination with body piercing at a very young age. I have always used it as a way of self expression and I am now completely honored that I get to share this passion with every client who puts their trust in my hands. I started my career in this industry in 2021 at Phantom 8. I worked as front of house for a full year before I began my apprenticeship. From there, I learned sterilization technique, anatomy, contamination control and much more. My mentor made sure to place cleanliness above everything while training me. I started piercing on May 7th 2023. That was the happiest day of my life. I also began my position as the jewelry inventory manager around the same time. Ever since I started working in this industry, I have grown completely in love with this craft that I truly cherish and am very grateful for. I like to make sure I provide each client with a better experience than the last by focusing on accuracy, providing cheerful energy, and cleanliness. One of my favorite parts about this career is building trust and friendship with my clients and co-workers. This industry has changed my life in so many ways and I can't wait to see where it takes me from here!

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- Sacie McCombs, body piercer at Phantom 8

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