You can get your ears pierced at several types of places, depending on your preferences for safety, professionalism, and convenience:
- Claire's stores offer safe, sterile, and easy ear piercing with highly trained specialists using single-use, sterilized cartridges and a touch-free system (no needles). They provide walk-in service and sometimes online booking. This option is generally good for earlobe piercings and is cost-effective
- Ulta Beauty salons provide ear piercing services for about $40, including a hypoallergenic earring and aftercare solution. This is a salon setting with professional service
- Professional tattoo or piercing shops are recommended by many for higher-quality piercings, especially if you want cartilage piercings or prefer needle piercings over piercing guns. These shops usually have certified piercers and good hygiene practices. Checking reviews and certifications is advised
- Specialty jewelry boutiques like Pilgrim or My Jewellery offer ear piercing services in their stores, often as a drop-in service without appointment, mainly in certain countries (Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany). They provide professional piercing with guidance on aftercare and high-quality earrings
In summary, for a quick and affordable lobe piercing, Claire's or Ulta are convenient options. For more professional or cartilage piercings, a dedicated piercing or tattoo studio is preferable. Jewelry boutiques also offer reliable piercing services in some regions. Always ensure the place follows strict hygiene protocols and uses sterile equipment.
