How do you convince parents to let me get my ears pierced?

Be direct and honest.

State outright what you want to talk about. Say something like, “Mom, I really want to get my ears pierced and I was hoping to get your permission.”
From there, give an honest reason as to why you want your ears pierced.

Do you need your parents to get your ears pierced?

Children under 18 years of age who want to have their body pierced must have written permission from a parent. The only circumstances where a child does not need parent permission is for ear piercing if the child is aged 16 years or over.

Can you get your ears pierced at 16 without a parent?

Teens have a right to have their ears pierced, but not any other body parts, according to a law passed by the California Legislature and signed by Gov. 1, makes body piercing illegal for those under 18 unless a parent is present or provides notarized permission.

What states can you get a tattoo at 16 with parental consent?

Legal status of tattooing in the United States

State	Minimum Age (with parent/guardian consent)	Intoxicated/Impaired Individuals
Kansas	16	no restrictions
Kentucky	none specified
Louisiana	16	no restrictions
Maine	18 (piercings excepted)	no restrictions

What piercings are illegal?

California. It is illegal to tattoo a minor. The presence or notarized consent of a parent or legal guardian is required to receive a piercing other than an ear-piercing.

Can a 13 year old get a septum piercing?

Definitely. No piercer that wants to keep their business open will pierce a 13 years old, even with parental supervision and agreement. The most a piercer may pierce on a minor is ears and maybe nostril. Septum is a hole that will never close, so better be really sure you want it.

Can a 12 year old get a septum piercing?

No, you cannot get one at age 12. I am also 12 and I looked and it isn’t legal. You could do it at home but you might mess it up. Technically, you have a septum.

Can an 11 year old get a septum piercing?

An 11-year-old is still a kid, just let it be. When it is mature and responsible enough to decide how and if they would like to modificate their own body, then they are free to do whatever they fancy. However, it is up to their parent or guardian to let the kid or not get his/her nose pierced.

Can a 14 year old get a septum?

Most studios will pierce someone 14 or over with a parent or legal guardian, although in some places it’s 16. Call your local piercing studio to make sure. You will need your birth certificate and your parent or guardian will need a legal ID.

Can a 9 year old get a nose piercing?

But there is no way a 9 year old will properly care for a septum peircing. It’s different from ear lobes. Any kind of facial piercing is a big deal that shouldn’t be done until the age of 18. Her body (including her nose!) will still be growing until then, which can effect placement and comfort of the jewelry.

At what age should a girl get her nose pierced?

Definitely grown up enough to know whether you want a little stud in your nose because you think it’s pretty. I’m probably not the best person to ask, but probably between 16–18 since the body is still growing. At least 18 is when one is legally an adult.

Is it illegal to get a nose piercing at 12?

Legal yes, with parent consent and that usually means the parent being there with them. As mentioned on the other comment, many shops have their own rules to it as well. That’s just them protecting their own butts. However, I’d advise waiting beyond 12.

Can a 12 year old get a piercing?

How old do you have to be to get a piercing without parental consent? There is not a definite age limit for a legal piercing. Any person can perform body piercing who has consent. You don’t get pierced below the neck if you are under 18 years.

Can a 12 year old get a tongue piercing?

Can a 12 year old get a tongue piercing? This includes not giving anybody a piercing under the age of 14 years. If you’re 14 to 16 you must bring a parent or guardian. … Tongue piercing is usually perfectly safe but there are some possible risks to teeth and overall health, including chipped teeth or infections.

Does Claire’s do nose piercings?

For nose piercings we use only a Medisept Nose Piercing System, which too uses a single use cartridge meaning the instrument does not come into contact with your skin at any point.

How old do you have to be to get your nose pierced at Claire’s?

Can I get a hoop when I pierce my nose?

You can choose either a stud or a hoop as your initial jewelry, but the hoop will cause the piercing to heal with a slight curve, so it’s recommended that you start with a nose stud. You can always switch to a hoop later.

How much do nose piercings usually cost?

The price of a typical nose piercing is $30 to $80. This is the total cost for the piercing and the jewelry. If piercers charge separately, then the average cost of the piercing is $30 and the jewelry is around $10-$60, depending on the quality of the metal and the design.

What is the most painful piercing to get?

Most Painful Piercings

Daith. A daith piercing is a puncture to the lump of cartilage in your inner ear, above the ear canal.
Helix. The helix piercing is placed in the cartilage groove of the upper ear.
Rook.
Conch.
Industrial.
Dermal Anchor.
Septum.
Nipple.

What is the correct side to pierce your nose?

left

Can you numb your nose before getting it pierced?

Many people use this before getting piercings or tattoos if they are scared of the pain. The numbing lasts for about 30-60 minutes (again depending on the person). You will want to put the numbing cream onto the nose about 30-60 minutes before getting your nose pierced. Simply wipe off, disinfect and pierce your nose!

Does a nose piercing hurt more than an ear piercing?

Nostril. The nostril piercing is considered slightly more painful than ears and lips and this is because you are piercing through cartilage which is tougher than skin and therefore hurts a little bit more.

What piercing hurts more nose or belly?

So, technically, nose piercings hurt more for some people and belly piercings for others. Belly button piercings are pretty low on the pain scale. There are more nerves in your nose than the flesh around your belly button. However it’s more likely to get infected.

Does a nose piercing hurt more than a tattoo?

A piercing, albeit in very different ways. The initial pain of the piercing might hurt more, however your tattoo is going to continue on until it’s done and it’s going to hurt a little more as you get sorer. In the coming days, the tattoo is going to hurt a lot more than a piercing will as they’re healing.

What hurts more a tattoo or tongue piercing?

Piercings could hurt more than tattoos, but it depends on where you’re getting the piercing. Also, some describe piercing pain as very short and intense, while tattoo pain can be drawn out and consistently painful.

What hurts more a piercing gun or needle?

The process of using a needle to do a piercing in an area of the body other than the ear lobe is much safer, and our customers say, less painful than using a piercing gun. Yet when the two methods are directly compared, needles are far safer, and less painful for body piercings.

Can you rub a tattoo off?

So it’s important to listen to your tattoo artist’s suggestions when it comes to washing and cleaning the area — which usually means avoiding rubbing it with anything abrasive, like a loofah or sponge. You really don’t want to scratch the area or rub off scabs, since that can cause your tattoo to fade or smudge.