Piercing for all,

by licensed nurses.

Rowan provides a safe and celebratory ear piercing experience for everyone from 2 months to over 100 years old. Our piercings are performed by licensed nurses, as it should be. And all our jewelry is hypoallergenic (made from premium metals), always.

The Rowan Clinical Piercing Standard™

As the medical authority in ear piercing, our team of experts guarantee the safest and most advanced piercing techniques.

  • Piercing by licensed nurses, only
    Piercing by licensed nurses, only
    Backed by a medical advisory board, our nurses are trained to pierce all ages.
  • Hypoallergenic earrings, always
    Hypoallergenic earrings, always
    Pre-sterilized 14k gold, gold plated, surgical grade stainless steel, and titanium only.
  • Clean and inviting studios
    Clean and inviting studios
    Our studios are meticulously maintained, providing an immaculate and welcoming environment.
  • Clean and inviting studios
    Aftercare, not afterthought
    Use our hypochlorous Advanced Aftercare spray to maintain a healthy piercing.

Piercing methods

We offer two piercing methods: needle and device piercing. Your choice of piercing method will depend on your age, piercing placement and earring preference.

Needle

Needle piercings are performed with a single-use hollow bore sterilized needle. We recommend needle piercings for various placements on the ear from conch to helix.
Benefits of needle piercing:
  • — Unique piercing placements such as conch, helix, forward helix, tragus, flat, and lobe.
  • — Utilizes beautiful flat backs specially designed for optimal comfort and healing.
Needle piercing is available to 12 year olds and up for all placements. Children can get their lobes pierced via needle as young as 5 in a case-by-case scenario.

Device

Our device is hand pressurized and in complete control of the nurses hand to guide, position and pierce safely. It is nothing like a piercing gun.
Benefits of DEVICE piercing:
  • — It is a fast process
  • — It’s helpful for everyone who may have a phobia of needles
  • — It’s efficient for piercing the entire outer perimeter of the ear
  • — Changing the jewelry is easier, once the piercing has healed
Device piercing is available to anyone 2-months and older with a valid DTaP vaccination.

Piercing Jewelry

Needle

Starting at $68
Browse Needle Jewelry

Device

Starting at $50
Browse Device Jewelry

Piercing Services & Cost

Device Piercing Service
All Ages

Single Piercing $35
Double Piercing $50
+cost of piercing jewelry

Needle Piercing Service
Ages 12+

Per Piercing $35
+cost of piercing jewelry
(Lobe piercings available for ages 5+)

Post Change Service

Per Change $25

Monday-Friday only

Jewelry Change

Free with Rowan Jewelry Purchase

Appointment Aftercare

Complimentary evaluation to ensure everything is healing nicely

FAQ

All your piercing questions answered. For more, contact us.

  • What makes ear piercing with Rowan safe?
    We put safety first, with ear piercings performed exclusively by a licensed nurse and hypoallergenic earrings made from premium, nickel-free materials. Rowan nurses have extensive experience in creating a stress-free environment, are experts in the use of PPE and maintaining sterility, and always put their clients first. Rowan nurses offer piercings using a gentle, hand-pressured device with pre-sterilized 14k gold or medical-grade stainless steel earrings to pierce. We also offer piercings performed with a hollow needle.

    Both the hand-pressured device and the hollow needle are safe and accurate when in the hands of a trained professional. Our piercing jewelry has safety backs and long posts to ensure sufficient airflow and optimal healing. We never use piercings guns, which are spring loaded and can damage the ear tissue.
  • What types of piercings are offered?
    Rowan is all ears! We only pierce and change jewelry for the outer ear, including lobe, helix, mid helix, forward helix, flat, conch, and tragus piercings. (Placement availability may vary by studio location.)

    We do not offer daith, industrial, or nose piercings at this time.
  • What do you pierce with?
    Rowan nurses use a gentle, hand-pressured device with pre-sterilized 14k gold or medical-grade stainless steel earrings to pierce. Piercing earrings have safety backs and long posts to ensure sufficient airflow and optimal healing. Our hand-pressured devices can be used to pierce the lobe and along the outer perimeter of the ear.

    We also offer piercings performed with a hollow needle. Hollow needles can be used to pierce all areas of the ear.

    Both the hand-pressured device and the hollow needle are safe and accurate when in the hands of a trained professional. We never use piercings guns, which are spring loaded and can damage the ear tissue.
  • Do you pierce babies?
    Rowan offers ear piercing services for all ages, starting as young as 2 months old. We are pediatrician-recommended for many reasons! Our earrings are crafted from quality, hypoallergenic and nickel-free materials and have been designed with all ages in mind, from the young to the young at heart.

    We require one DTaP vaccine for children ages 5 and under. For minors under 18, a parent or legal guardian is required to be present for the piercing. To have all your questions answered, check out our "Piercing FAQs for Children and Anyone Under the Age of 18" and our "Infant Ear Piercing 101" pages.

    Visit our booking page for more details and availability.
  • What should I do to prepare before going into my appointment?
    It’s easy. Just book an appointment, fill out the waiver, and check out our blog "How to Prepare for Getting Your Ears Pierced" for all the tips and tricks.

    You will be able to choose your piercings studs and placement during your appointment. Our nurses are experts and will help you every step of the way.
  • What health and safety measures are being taken in the store?
    At Rowan, safety is standard. Ear piercings are performed exclusively by a licensed Nurse and our hypoallergenic earrings are made from premium, nickel-free materials. Rowan nurses are trained in creating a stress-free environment, and are experts in the use of PPE and maintaining sterility. They always put the safety of their clients first.

    Our piercing jewelry has safety backs and long posts to ensure sufficient air flow and optimal healing. Our Nurses use a gentle, hand-pressured device with pre-sterilized 14k gold or stainless steel earrings to pierce. We never use piercing guns, which are spring loaded and can damage the ear tissue. At Rowan studios, we also offer piercings with a hollow needle. Both the hand pressurized device and the hollow needle are safe and accurate when in the hands of a trained professional.

Piercing 101 Blog

How Long After Ear Piercing Can I Change Earrings?
How Long After Ear Piercing Can I Change Earrings?
Piercing FAQs for Children & Young Adults (Under 18)
Piercing FAQs for Children & Young Adults (Under 18)
What is Rowan's Advanced Aftercare Solution?
What is Rowan's Advanced Aftercare Solution?

Reviews

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Reviewed by Deanna
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Assembly Row, Somerville MA
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10
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Rated 5 out of 5
Review postedabout 15 hours ago

Forget Claire’s go to Rowan

I was hesitant to take my daughter to Claire’s to get her ears pierced but also hesitant to take her to a tattoo shop cause of her age, I wanted to find a professional place that works with young toddlers & Rowan is the place. Register nurses are the ones who do the piercings & that gave me such relief because one they know what they are doing and two they know how to work with children especially young toddlers / infants. My toddler has been asking for her ears pierced for months & she loved nurse stela. She was so patient with my daughter as we arrived she helped set up a crate for my daughter to stand on to pick out earrings in the case and then came back with visuals of the earrings they had on a stick on display of a close up & then she did step by step explained to my daughter and I what she was going to do & she made sure I was okay with the placement & again proceeded to tell us what she was doing & before she pierced my daughter’s ears she would tell my daughter at the count of 3 she was going to feel a little pinch. My daughter didn’t flinch or cry but she did need a moment before we did her other ear but stela was amazing with her that she let my daughter take a breather and waited for my daughter to okay her to produce to the next ear & then when my daughter allowed it stela helped comfort her by using encouraging words but also acknowledging her feelings ( this is huge for toddlers lol) but overall my daughter didn’t flitch or cry and I truly believe it’s cause how wonderful stela was with her through the process. 10/10 recommend for moms who are thinking to get their child’s ear pierced this is the place. I’d even come here for myself if I want to get another ear piercing & if my other daughter wants her ears pierced I’m coming here. Also very clean environment & even the lady at the desk ( wish I knew her name) was also a sweetheart & super helpful. Gave me a bag with ear solution spray the booklet , she even highlighted everything for me and explained the steps to me in person even with it being in the booklet she still took her time out to explain everything to me. Again 10/10 will for sure be back for future piercings / even would buy their earrings again. Such cute selections & affordable price & the best part it is stainless steel / hypoallergenic earrings which is a huge plus if you’re allergic to nickel. Overall best experience for my toddler first time getting her ears pierced. Also they gave her a bravery certificate & let her keep the pen they used to mark her ears which I thought was so cute for memories.

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Review posted1 day ago

Upper Lope

Outstanding experience and the staff is exceptional. I waited for my appointment and everyone had so much passion for the customers. Thank you!

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Boulder, Boulder CO
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Review posted1 day ago

Great experience!

Mandy took great care of my daughter and I - first time getting needle piercings for both of us. She was patient and thoughtful with us choosing our earrings and precise ear location. Pleasant atmosphere, very clean, love the flat backings available. Highly recommend. Daughter chose opal earring in photo.

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Rowan, Inc.

about 22 hours ago

We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience with Mandy! It's so special to share this first-time piercing journey with both you and your daughter. We love that Mandy helped create such a comfortable experience while selecting the perfect earrings and placements - those opals are absolutely stunning! Thank you for trusting us with this special moment! 💫