How do you convince your parents to let you get a piercing?

Explain Eloquently Why Its Important To You Just saying, “I want it” is not a good argument for… well, just about anything. If you’re going to convince your parents why you want a piercing, you need to passionately explain the reasons why – even if they’re admittedly shallow reasons.

What age is the best to get ears pierced?

You can consult with your pediatrician on whether to pierce your baby’s ears, but many recommend that your baby is at least three months old. Some people pierce their kids’ ears during infancy while others will wait until the child is mature enough to take care of the piercing site.

Do you need permission from your parents to get your ears pierced?

Minors need the consent of a parent or legal guardian to receive a piercing or tattoo.

Why parents should let their child get piercings?

For some youth, body piercing provides them a way to adorn their body and to enhance their appearance. Others are interested in body piercing as a way to express their independence, to stand-out from the crowd, and even to shock people or call attention to themselves.

How can I hide my ear piercing from my parents?

A hoodie or a clear earring (usually called a retainer) can help hide a piercing you don’t want seen. What can I do if I need to cover a lot of ear piercings? If they aren’t new, take them out, dab some Vaseline on the holes, just enough to sort of “fill” the holes a little, then apply concealer.

What piercings can I get at 11?

Consent and Other Considerations Goode suggests waiting until at least age 10 for a second earlobe piercing; 13 for a cartilage piercing; age 14 for nostrils, lips and navels; age 15 for a tragus; and 17 or 18 for an industrial piercing.

Is ear piercing painful?

You may feel a pinch and some throbbing after, but it shouldn’t last long. The pain from either piercing method is probably equivalent. The ear has nerves all through it. But the fatty tissue in the earlobe has less than other areas, so it may feel less painful.

What piercings can a 12 year old get?

Piercings for Minors

  • Ear Lobe Piercings. For ages 8 and up.
  • Cartilage Piercings (Helix) For ages 13 and up.
  • Bellybutton (Navel) For ages 13 and up.
  • Nose (Nostril) For ages 16 and up.

Can you get your ears pierced at 14 without parental consent?

Here at London Piercing Clinic we kindly ask you to bring a form of photo identification when coming in for a piercing. It is illegal for us to pierce any person under 16 years of age, unless a parent or legal guardian (with proof of it) is present, but please note that we DO NOT pierce anyone under the age of 14.

What piercing can I get at 13?

What piercings can an 11 year old get?

Goode suggests waiting until at least age 10 for a second earlobe piercing; 13 for a cartilage piercing; age 14 for nostrils, lips and navels; age 15 for a tragus; and 17 or 18 for an industrial piercing.