The decision to have your child’s earlobes pierced can be a difficult one for parents. Peer pressures from others can influence the “timing” of when “YES” is the answer to “can I?….can I?….can I?….PLEASE”
Once the decision is made, the next choice is “how”?
Making an educated decision is the important part. Our opinion at Piercing HQ is reliant on the following facts:
- Earlobe piercings are often the piercings a person will have for the longest time in their life – it makes sense to have them done properly. A “one use only needle” is the cleanest, and least traumatic to the tissue, method available. Whilst it may sound scary – the risk of an infection from a stud gun is HIGH.
- There is no way to effectively sterilise a reusable stud gun. Whilst the studs may be classed as sterile – the gun isn’t and bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted from client to client.
“Using Ear Guns – A number of states have made it illegal to use a gun on body piercings. Most ear guns can’t be sterilized in an autoclave and therefore can potentially transmit Hepatitis C. Even if the antiseptic wipes used were able to kill all pathogens on contact, simply wiping the external surfaces of the gun with an antiseptic does not kill pathogens within the working parts of the gun. Blood from one client can aerosolize, becoming airborne in microscopic particles, and contaminate the inside of the gun. The next client’s tissue and jewelry may come into contact with these contaminated surfaces. Many medical reports acknowledge the possibility of transmitting Hepatitis C with ear guns. Read further “
The environment of a professional piercing studio is Health Department approved for skin penetration. Your local chemist or hairdressing salon usually isn’t. If in doubt ask to see their approval certificate and look for the words “skin penetration”.
Piercing the earlobes of children can be much easier for everyone when both lobes are pierced simultaneously. Piercing HQ can offer this service by 2 qualified Piercers by request. Mum and Dad we’ll take good care of YOU too! We understand that your childs first piercings can sometimes be just as traumatic for parents as it can be for kids. Remember that they need you to be strong for them.
As professional Piercers, we will never pierce anyone without their consent – this includes children. The standard minimum age for earlobe piercings at HQ is 5 years, however the child’s maturity level is also taken into consideration. Earlobe piercing is a choice, and every child has the ability to say whether they want their ears pierced – or not. We will always support the will of the child. Once we have their consent we will do everything within our power to make the experience as easy for them as we can. Please Note: as babies cannot give their consent, this service is not available at Piercing HQ.
Bookings are required for children please. We like the opportunity to keep our environment as “G” rated as we can.
Government issued ID is required to legally prove your connection to your child. A Medicare Card is often the easiest option to bring with you. We’ll photograph it as part of their consent form. If you don’t have one please discuss your options with us when you make an appointment.
Appointments are available on Tuesday thru Saturday. If you have any further questions please feel free to give us a call on 9419 7707.
Updated APP information regarding piercing guns
The Point – A Parents Guide To Safe Piercing For Children’s Ears/
