Ear piercing at tattoo/piercing parlor?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There’s also a “piercing spa” in Fairfax that caters to little girls. I got DD’s ears pierced here when she was 10 and she loved it. They gave her a tiara, wand, and a cupcake. They also apply numbing cream and have two people pierce at the same time. DD hates needles, so we paid extra for this place to make it as easy as possible for her. Highly recommend!

Forgot the link: https://www.bellezalase.com/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:tattoo parlors won't pierce anyone under 16

Most places will pierce ears for younger kids, but often limit what kinds of piercings they will do at those ages. For instance, Craig Pokes U will only pierce ear lobes for kids under 16, and a parent/legal guardian must be present. At 16-17 they do all other piercings except nipples/genitals - for those you have to be 18 (i.e., a legal adult).

[Anonymous]

Yes, my girls got their ears pierced at a tattoo parlor when they were 6 and 8. It was a great experience. My piercings from a mall stand are not even, so I wanted them to have it done as well as possible.

We've been in Claire's several times when someone got their ears pierced and their ears are always BRIGHT red afterward. The tattoo parlor seemed much gentler and more hygienic. Also we had an issue with my 6 year old not taking care of hers properly and one ear seeming like it might have closed back up, and the parlor was great about cleaning it and and re-opening it.

[Anonymous]

My friend is a pediatrician and says she hates piercing ears because she does it 1-2 times a year and doesn't think she's all that qualified.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, my girls got their ears pierced at a tattoo parlor when they were 6 and 8. It was a great experience. My piercings from a mall stand are not even, so I wanted them to have it done as well as possible.

We've been in Claire's several times when someone got their ears pierced and their ears are always BRIGHT red afterward. The tattoo parlor seemed much gentler and more hygienic. Also we had an issue with my 6 year old not taking care of hers properly and one ear seeming like it might have closed back up, and the parlor was great about cleaning it and and re-opening it.

Agree. Took my kid to Craig Pokes U and was impressed with the care the piercer took with ensuring the holes would be even; turns out my kid’s ears aren’t symmetrical, with one lobe longer than the other. Rather than centering on the lobe, the piercer was careful to ensure the piercings were on the same horizontal plane.

I also think the after-care issue is important. Infected piercings and removing earrings too soon after piercing are common, and a professional piercing place will give you lots of guidance and provide post-piercing follow-up care.