EAR PIERCING FOR CHILDREN
At Elemental Body Adornment, we love helping create a calm, fun, and positive first piercing experience, especially with our younger clients!
We pierce earlobes of anyone over the age of 4 who can express to us that this is what they want to do, understand what is going to happen, and sit still! For anyone under the age of 10, we have a required first consultation before a time is chosen. This is for us to gain your child's trust, and ensure we, and most importantly they, feel comfortable with us doing this service for them.
When you come in for your consult, your piercer will give you a tour of the studio, explain the process and tools we use for the piercings, and answer any questions. At the end of the consultation, you will have the opportunity to book an appointment for another day with the piercer if your child feels ready to take the next step!
When/if the exciting day comes we can offer tandem (both ears at the same time) piercing services for a $10 extra surcharge to ensure they only need to be brave one time! All tools, jewels and supplies are fully sterilized before the procedure, and comprehensive verbal and written aftercare is given.
Our goal is to help create a special memory of them choosing to be brave and choosing to shine!
CONSENT
Only YES means YES!
We pride ourselves on respecting everybody's right to choose what they want done to their bodies, and we will never force or pressure any decision. Sometimes it's days, weeks or even years before they decide they are ready after the initial consult and that is okay! We are happy to perform multiple consults with your child if they are still unsure and have questions.
We will not perform piercings unless the person getting pierced gives full and enthusiastic consent!
JEWELLERY
We always start with labret post style jewellery for children's lobe piercings. This has a flat disk on the back for comfort, and the ends are snap fit for security. We choose this style of jewellery as it is less likely to be moved and irritated like ring style jewellery, and the closure system has a safe release mechanism if it gets caught on something to prevent tearing.
All of the jewellery we pierce ear lobes with is implant grade titanium, which is a medical grade of titanium used for hip replacements and pace makers. This is an incredibly safe material as it does not contain nickel, which is one of the most common sensitivities.
Jewellery options start at $39.98 per stud ($19.99 per backing, fronts start at $19.99 per piece). Our jewellery is proudly Canadian made and has a lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects!
CONSIDERATIONS
Some additional important information before getting you child's ears pierced:
- The initial consult fee is $12.50. During the appointment we will go over the tools and process of ear piercing, answer any questions, explain what consent is and look at jewellery options.
- We do not recommend swimming for at least two months after having your ears pierced due to the amount of bacteria and potential for infection in bodies of water.
- Downsizing (shortening) the backings is recommended after 1-3 months. This makes the earrings more snug and comfy for continued wear once the swelling has gone down. We offer 20% off the cost of the backings, and we will happily install them and do a quick check up for a $5 service fee!
- We do not recommend using numbing cream before piercings as it makes it harder to achieve a straight piercing.
- Tandem piercing is available upon request for an additional $10 to cover the cost of supplies.
What are tandem piercings?
Tandem piercings are when we have two piercers available to perform two earlobe piercings at the same time.
CULTURAL INFANT
EAR LOBE PIERCINGS
In some cultures it is customary to pierce infants ears for various important reasons. We are honoured to be able to provide this service to families in a safe, caring and gentle way.
In order to provide the safest service and healing process possible, we pierce infants under the age of 6-8 months (before they start grabbing and touching everything).
Because there is a higher degree of expertise needed to navigate safely piercing a very squirmy little one we charge a $90 piercing fee, plus cost of jewellery.
Please email the studio to set up a time while the studio is calm so we can ensure your beloved little one has a smooth time. We encourage inviting as many family members to hold space with your little one and witness this important moment in their new life!