It has to be extremely clean and sterile. that's the number one thing. and it can't be like claire's or like icings cuz i need specailized places. Any suggestions?
2006-07-27 16:09:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Check out this website before you go anywhere!
http://www.safepiercing.org/choosePiercer.html
Before you get pierced...ask yourself these questions.....
Do they have an autoclave? (Its what hospitals use to sterilize equipment)
Are they doing regular spore testing?(it checks to make sure the autoclave works)
Can you see the spore testing results? ( many shops display this on the wall)
Can you see their portfolios?(its good to know that they are experienced)
Do they have a license?( In some states)
Are they nice and friendly?(if you feel uncomfortable leave!)
What material of Jewelry are they using?
Is it Surgical stainless steel Implant grade,PTFE or titanium?( If they are using silver, stainless steel or metal LEAVE)
Do they explain aftercare to you?
Claire's is not clean.The ear piercing gun comes into contact with blood all the time and is only wiped down with alcohol. Alcohol does not sterilize anything. I've never seen them wear gloves, or practice proper cross contamination procedures.
Read on the Dangers of a STUD GUN
http://www.homiegfunk.com/gun.htm
2006-07-27 17:04:15 · answer #1 · answered by rxqueen♥ † 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I got mine pierced at Piercing Pagoda when I was younger and they did it perfectly. If I were to do it again right now, I'd avoid going to Claire's because I've witnessed several of their amateur cashiers take hold of the gun and pierce peoples' ears improperly (the studs were not perfectly centered on the lobes). Your doctor or a piercing/tattoo specialist would be the best bet...chances are they'll use a long needle instead of a gun. It's strange to watch this, but it will ensure accuracy of placement.
2006-07-27 16:24:06 · answer #2 · answered by abulose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to support Claire's too, even though you aren't interested in going to them. I had my ears re-pierced after they'd been closed for almost 10 years. I have (as I discovered) a nickel allergy so I have to wear pure metals or my ears get infected. Claire's pierced them with solid white gold studs, and I cleaned them as directed, even after I was able to change my earrings. Trust me, I have super sensitive skin so if anything bad was going to happen it would happen to me. I'll admit, I did look kind of funny walking out with the little pink "I just got my ears pierced!" kit but I was happy with the results.
2006-07-27 16:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by missd1975 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont use a GUN to peirce your ears go to a peircing parlor because a gun will only cause more pain and will cause scar tissue. Plus you are not required by law to have training when using a piercing gun so pay the 20 bucks and go to a piercing parlor!
2006-07-27 16:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by bnayscs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CLAIRES...at the mall...i have 5 piercings and i got it all done there...not one was infected...and its free, except you have to pay for the earings which cost around 10 buks each...and well theyr really good at the area but u have to wait in line usually theyr really good and have good business
2006-07-27 19:49:11 · answer #5 · answered by animal luvr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Claire's for mine. It's usually free and the earrings are a reasonable price. They also might sell cleaner there, but I'm not sure because it was so long ago.
2006-07-27 16:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by N. Clark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a piercing parlor. I went to one of the places you named and the lady almost missed with her gun and darn near pierced right at the edge of my ear.
2006-07-27 17:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by ~SSIRREN~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a gun at Sallys beauty supply and did it myself. It's the only way you'll know for sure that it's as sterilized as possible
2006-07-27 16:13:15 · answer #8 · answered by Miss. Bliss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A reputable tattoo parlor, they should show you all the sterile needles and stuff before they begin!
2006-07-27 16:13:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i got my ears pierced at claires and gurl they are clean as can be!
2006-07-27 16:14:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋