How old does my child have to be to get a lobe piercing?

Rowan pierces all ages starting at 2 months old! We require one DTaP vaccine (administered at 2 months old) for ear piercings for children 5 and under. For minors under 18, a parent or legal guardian is required to be present for the piercing.

Do you pierce with piercing guns?

We do not use a piercing gun! Rowan Piercing Nurses use a hand-pressurized device which uses the pressure (and complete control) of the nurse's hand to safely guide, place, and pierce! This instrument holds a sterilized single-use cartridge containing the starter stud earrings that pierce the ear. Unlike piercing guns, which use spring-loaded mechanisms to forcefully pierce, a hand-pressurized instrument allows for gentle and direct control with each and every piercing.

Do you offer needle piercings for children?

Needle piercing is available for children able to sit without fidgeting and who are able to follow directions well. If a nurse feels that needle piercing is not the safest option for the child, device piercings will be offered. 

What happens if my child gets too nervous to pierce the second ear after the first?

This is less common than you’d think, but it can happen with some of our younger customers. We're happy to try again another time. You’ll pay for the piercing jewelry and the one piercing that was completed.

Can both ears be pierced simultaneously?

We can often accommodate the request for tandem piercing at our studios. Tandem piercing is only available for lobes pierced with the hand-pressurized device. Please contact your preferred studio team directly to ask what days and times may be available prior to scheduling your appointment online.

Do I need to bring an ID for myself and my child?

For minors under 18, a parent or guardian is required to be present for the piercing. We will not ask for the child’s ID, unless stipulated by local regulations, but we will ask for the parent/guardian’s ID. Additional documentation may be required for specific locations.

Can I get a piercing on my own if I’m under 18?

No, even with permission from a parent/guardian, we cannot pierce you if you are under 18 and unaccompanied by an adult. We need the parent or legal guardian to be physically present in the studio in order to perform the piercing.

Can I bring my own earrings?

No, Rowan Piercing Nurses are not able to pierce with earrings provided by the customer. We pride ourselves on our hygiene standards, so we only use hypoallergenic piercing earrings that come in sterile packaging and made from verifiable clean metals. These earrings are made to be compatible with the hand-pressurized instrument and hollow needles we use for the piercing process.