Ear piercing at a body piercing studio? will they do it?

[callinectes]

Okay all you piercing gurus...my daughter wants to get her ears pierced. She had it done two years ago at the mall and it wasn't a good experience. We ended up having to take the earrings out and the holes closed up. I am hesitant to take her back to Claire's to have it done again but Wal-Mart is the only other place in town that does ears. I can't imagine Wally World is an ideal place to do it either. So, I have been thinking about going to a body piercer just because I figure they have more experience and may do a better job. Is that overkill? Is a body piercing studio generally not an appropriate place for a 9 year old? Thanks!

 

[HottieMama]

Not overkill IMO. They will do it and will do a better job. Hollow piercing needles WILL NOT damage the tissue as much as a piercing gun and therefore you have less pain and less chance of infection.

Most piercing shops are fine for kids as long as they are with an adult.

i hope this experience goes much better for her.

 

[LadyAria]

Call. Most around here will, but they generally don't use the gun. The straight needle is better anyway.

 

[callinectes]

Thanks for the info ladies. Much appreciated!

 

[neonflux]

Okay all you piercing gurus...my daughter wants to get her ears pierced. She had it done two years ago at the mall and it wasn't a good experience. We ended up having to take the earrings out and the holes closed up. I am hesitant to take her back to Claire's to have it done again but Wal-Mart is the only other place in town that does ears. I can't imagine Wally World is an ideal place to do it either. So, I have been thinking about going to a body piercer just because I figure they have more experience and may do a better job. Is that overkill? Is a body piercing studio generally not an appropriate place for a 9 year old? Thanks!

People have already said it well, regarding the benefits of a piercing studio. Is it appropriate for a 9 year old? I don't see why not. When I got my hood piercing, I had a long conversation about music with a young man who had to still be in his teens (I look like I'm in my early 40s and not stand-out alternative or kinky), and also exchanged pleasantries with a fairly conservative looking neighborhood family who was bringing in their preteen girl to get her first ear piercing (baby and 5-year old in tow). Of course, I didn't share with them why I was there, and they didn't ask, either. (This is San Francisco, after all, LOL) Neon

 

[ammre]

Yes! Piercing studios will do general lobe piercings! Please for the love of god do NOT bring your children to those monsters with the plastic germ launchers also called "piercing guns".

 

[callinectes]

Thanks Neon and Ammre. I thought I was being silly for considering a piercing studio but obviously I am not. LOL

Any tips on finding a reputable place? I know word of mouth is best but franky I don't know anyone that has piercings (that I know of )
What kinds of things should I look for?

 

[neonflux]

Thanks Neon and Ammre. I thought I was being silly for considering a piercing studio but obviously I am not. LOL

Any tips on finding a reputable place? I know word of mouth is best but franky I don't know anyone that has piercings (that I know of )
What kinds of things should I look for?

You're welcome! I go to Body Manipulations, which has a great reputation in San Francisco - learned of it through word of mouth.

I found this link on yahoo health - contains a list of questions to ask when doing your research.

Also BME has an FAQ for parents that includes guidelines for finding a good studio.

Good luck! Neon

 

[graceanne]

I'd never considered using anyone but Claires, but I've been in peircing studios, and would have no problem taking my kids in one.

Edited to add: I'm gonna call and see if they do ear's. My middle girl turns six next month and I promised she could get her ears pierced.

 

[Etoile]

I'm sure piercing studios would love to have you come to them rather than to a place in the mall. Those guns are INCREDIBLY dangerous.
http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/Piercing_Gun

 

[graceanne]

Ok, B's definately going to a parlor to get her ears done.