FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

What ages do you pierce?

-Babies ages 2 months-18 months -Children 6 years & up -Teens -Adults. Why don't you pierce between the ages of 19 months-6 years old?...

After the 6-week period, what kind of earrings should I wear?

For the first year after your piercing we recommend 14k/18k/22k gold, platinum or medical-grade earrings. We carry a full line of...

What do you use to pierce ears?

We use 2 different methods depending on the age and/or needs of the client: 1) For infants we use a medical ear piercing system which is...

How do I clean my new piercings?

Use gentle liquid soap and warm water 1-2x daily while in the shower during the initial 6-8 week healing period. We recommend Dr...

What kind of earrings do you recommend for babies?

After you remove the initial piercing studs we recommend that for the first year you wear earrings made from 14/18/22k yellow gold,...

Do you have gold studs?

For adults and children we offer the choice 14k/18k gold as well as medical-grade titanium or medical-grade plastic. For infants we only...

Will the pointy tip of the earring post harm or irritate the skin behind my child's ears?

No, because the medical-grade plastic backing completely covers the sharp point of the post. The only part that comes into contact with...

Do you offer numbing cream?

Numbing cream is NOT offered at the studio however clients may purchase their own topical lidocaine and apply to the lobes at least 30...

What is the difference between a medical-grade piercing stud and a regular earring?

Our medical-grade piercing studs (used with a medical piercing gun) are designed with thicker posts (1.3mm) than a standard sized earring...

What types of earrings do you use?

1) For babies and children : pure, homogenous, medical-grade titanium and medical-grade plastic earrings which are both considered the...

What is the best age to pierce my baby's ears?

For babies, the ideal age to pierce is from 2-9 months but baby piercing at the studio is offered up to 18 months,,

Do you only do children's ear piercing?

We perform ear piercing for babies, children and adults. We pierce babies aged 2-12 months and then start again at the age of 6. We do...

Can I use my own earrings?