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Do your parents have to be there when you get your ears pierced?
Ear piercings can be done without parental/guardian consent. Tattoos are not permitted for minors. Minors need written consent from a parent/guardian for body piercing and tattoos and must be present during the procedure.
Are ear piercings a bad idea?
The skin around the piercing can tear or rip, especially if the earring catches on a piece of clothing. Left untreated or poorly treated, these infections can lead to serious complications, such as abscesses and inflammation of the connective tissue in your ear, or even the death of tissue in your ear.
Why you shouldn’t get your ears pierced at Claire’s?
While many parents opt to go to Claire’s to pierce their children’s ears, the store’s piercing protocol doesn’t offer the safest process. Not only can piercing guns hurt far worse than a needle, but they cannot be properly sterilized and carry a high risk of infection.
What piercings can a 13 year old get?
Piercings for Minors
- Ear Lobe Piercings. For ages 8 and up.
- Cartilage Piercings (Helix) For ages 13 and up.
- Bellybutton (Navel) For ages 13 and up.
- Nose (Nostril) For ages 16 and up.
What piercings can you get at 15?
We are here to provide you with nothing less than the best piercing available.
- 14yr+ Navel. Eyebrow. Nostril. Ear Cartilage. Tragus.
- 16yr+ Lip (any) Conch. Rook. Snug. Daith.
- 18yr+ Septum. Nipple. Genitals. Dermal Anchors. Surface piercings. Industrial. Tongue.
What percent of females have their ears pierced?
between 80 and 90 percent
While there are few definitive statistics on the matter, it’s frequently reported that between 80 and 90 percent of American women have their ears pierced, with a growing population of men joining that number.
How old do you have to be to get your ears pierced at Claire’s without a parent?
Minors (under the age of 18 in the US and under the age of 16 in Canada) will need a parent or legal guardian present to sign the Claire’s Ear Piercing Registry and show a government issued ID before getting started.