This year, we took our 6-year-old to get her ears pierced. My husband and I agreed early on ear piercings were an important part of bodily autonomy and would be the determination of our children. If ...

The decision to pierce a child’s ears is often framed as a rite of passage. But where that piercing happens — at a mall kiosk versus a professional studio — may determine not just the beauty of the ...

Before getting an ear or facial piercing, a bit of planning can go a long way. Piercing safety begins with asking the right questions. Are you under 18 and have your parents’ permission? Does your ...

For many (including my 46-year-old self), getting your ears pierced at Claire’s is a rite of passage. I visited Claire’s at my local mall as a child and again in my teens for ear piercings, and have ...

A Wroclaw piercing studio explains the medical and safety reasons professionals now reject piercing guns in favor of sterile, needle-only methods. WROCLAW, LOWER ...