Identification Requirements

We pierce ages 18+ with valid photo ID. We also pierce minors ages 8-17 with parental consent and proper identification. We require all physical forms identification and fulfillment of paperwork with each visit, even if you have visited our studio on a previous occasion. As of July 2020 we have indefinitely raised our age minimum for minors to 8 years old.

As of March 2022 for any under the mask services we are now requiring proof of vaccination for under the mask services. Please bring in your physical vax card or digital proof of vax.

We value your child’s health, safety, and consent to the procedures that we offer. Consultations are strongly encouraged. Our current age minimum is 8 years old.

All piercings we offer are performed with a single-use sterilized needle: we absolutely do not use piercings guns in our studio.

While our aftercare is straightforward, we want parents and their children to recognize that getting piercings and healing them takes patience and responsibility. Visit our aftercare page for more details.

Earlobe piercings can take around three (3) months to fully heal. If jewelry is taken out of the piercing before it has fully healed, the piercing is at risk of closing up, therefore jewelry must remain in the piercing at all times.

Swimming and submerging piercings in any body of water (bathtubs, swimming pools, lakes, oceans, etc.) should be avoided for the initial healing process. For kids who may have swimming lessons or vacations coming up, waiting until after these events is encouraged. Additionally, if your child participates in school sports where coaches ask for body jewelry to be removed we recommend waiting until the sports season is over.

Please contact the studio if you’d like schedule an appointment for a consultation!

Minors and Parental Consent

We will refuse service if required documents are not present every time we pierce a minor. For our client’s safety, we do not keep previous files available for staff to reuse.

Ages 8-13 must provide the following TWO documents:

• a physical copy of their birth certificate OR notarized guardianship papers

• a physical copy of a parent/guardian’s valid photo ID (state ID, driver’s license, passport, etc.)

Ages 14-17 must provide the following THREE documents:

• a physical copy of their birth certificate OR notarized guardianship papers (required to prove relation to parent/guardian)

• a physical copy of a government/state/school-issued photo ID (i.e. passport, ASB card, state ID, learner’s permit, driver’s license, a picture in a yearbook within the last 2 years)

• a physical copy of a parent/guardian’s valid photo ID (state ID, driver’s license, passport, etc.)

Documents that DO NOT qualify as valid ID include the following:

• military ID*

• social security cards

• insurance cards

• library cards

• report cards

• tax paperwork

Our minor ID policy is outlined here, on our booking site, in the 3 emails you receive in preparation for your appointment, as well as laid out via phone, voicemail, or email before we accept your appointment request.

Coming to your appointment without the identification we need will be considered a no-show to your appointment and a fee may be applied.