Francesca Allen, known for her appearance on Love Island, recently faced criticism from fans after sharing a video on Instagram of her performing a piercing without gloves. As the co-founder of an Essex ear piercing business called Cloud Eighteen, Francesca's actions were deemed unhygienic by some followers.
Unhygienic Practices and Controversy
In the video, Francesca can be seen performing a piercing procedure without wearing gloves, which raised concerns among her Instagram followers. Additionally, experts pointed out that she was using a piercing gun on cartilage, a practice that is not recommended. Fans quickly voiced their displeasure in the comments, with one person urging Francesca to wear gloves and another expressing concern about the use of a piercing gun on cartilage.
Cloud Eighteen defended their methods, stating that they have received proper training and would not perform the procedure if it was not safe. However, one fan, whose comment expressing concern about the practices was deleted by the business, questioned their professionalism, stating that the deletion only confirmed their doubts.
The Debate: Needle vs. Gun Piercing
The controversy surrounding Francesca's video also reignited the ongoing debate between needle piercing and gun piercing. Some fans argued that cartilage should always be pierced with a needle, as experts suggest, while others defended the use of a gun. The individual experiences and opinions of fans varied, with one emphasizing the potential damage and longer healing time associated with using a gun on cartilage.
Love and Engagement
Although Francesca didn't find lasting love on Love Island, she has since found her Mr. Right and is now engaged. Her fiancé, Ed Crossan, proposed over the 2021 Christmas period, and Francesca shared photos of the memorable moment on Instagram. The proposal took place at a London club, with Ed getting down on one knee to present Francesca with a stunning diamond ring.
