Your child is in charge
Consent is the cornerstone of our work. We believe every being, even those under 18, deserves this right. If they say “no,” we will never coerce your child to go on with an appointment. This way, a safe space is created for everybody to speak their mind, even the little ones. Most of us are parents, so we understand how it may be disappointing to leave without the ideal outcome, the silver lining is that your child is in a safe environment where they can set boundaries and have their voice heard. We always prioritize the best interests of both the child and their parents.
What you should Know
We need the parent or legal’s guardians’ government issued ID such as a driver’s license or state ID. We require all minor appointments to bring in their birth certificate and have the parents or legal guardian’s name. We can also use court documents as long as both the name of the minor & parent/legal guardian present.
The very first thing we recommend to parents is to be completely honest with your child. Letting them know what they are signing up for will be easier for the piercers and for the children! We always explain the process and pain level they will experience beforehand, and often parents not telling their child what to expect leads into refusal of the actual piercing. Once your child states that they are uncomfortable and do not want to do the piercing anymore, we will NOT pierce your child. Explain to them how it works, that we use needles, and what the pain will feel like (less painful than a shot). If they express to us that they are scared or nervous, we will always try to reassure them in the most age appropriate manner possible, but never try to persuade them to go through something they are not ready for. We do not support coaxing, bartering, bullying, or using force to be able to perform a piercing. (i.e. “if you don’t get this piercing I won’t buy you ice cream” “only little babies cry” “your sibling got this piercing at this age, why can’t you?”) Children are people too, with valid thoughts, feelings, and rights. If your child chooses to not get a piercing performed or only does one piercing(typically for lobe clients), and when they get home they decide they suddenly want to go through with it; We require you take a minimum of two weeks for you to reschedule another appointment. This gives the child time to consider how the procedure is performed, the pain, and if that is something they truly desire.
Shop Policies
To ensure the proper time is placed aside, we do not allowed children 9-5 to come as walk-ins. All minor lobe appointments age 9-5 must have an appointment made for them.
No, We are not able to accommodate infant clients. Please contact us for recommendations for a safe and reputable piercer.