FAQs

Why not get ears pierced at Claire's? ›

Claire's uses a piercing gun that forces the jewelry through the skin. A trained piercer (who has likely gone through years of an apprenticeship and this is their career -- not a teenage retail clerk who does this on the side) uses a hollow-point needle that is only used once.

As always, ear piercings are free* at Claire's with the purchase of a piercing kit.

I understand that, despite Claire's best efforts and my proper after care, the potential for infection exists. Improper after care/hygiene, metal sensitivity, or other causes may increase the risk of infection. Additionally, ear piercing may result in the formation of cysts or keloids.

For your safety, all piercings are subject to age restrictions. Minors under the age of 18 will need a parent or legal guardians present to sign the Claire's Piercing Registration Form. Age of consent may differ by country, region, or type of piercing. Legal guardians may need to present proof of guardianship.

Getting your ears pierced at Claire's is safe, sterile and easy. Our highly trained specialists provide a touch-free piercing experience that uses single-use sterile cartridges and requires no needles. Our equipment is sanitized before and after every customer.

Ear Piercing is free with the purchase of an Ear Piercing Kit. For specific pricing, please visit our Ear Piercing Kit page. What are Claire's earrings made of? We offer a wide range of jewelers-quality metals such as titanium, stainless steel, platinum and 14kt gold.

Amy Locastro filed a lawsuit against Claire's under the theory of negligence. According to the evidence at trial, all of Claire's employees were required to undergo training on how to pierce ears. However, there was no specific evidence that the employee who pierced Alexis' ears was ever formally trained.

Walmart will do it “free”, if you buy the piercing studs. The cheapest are $9.99 plus tax for basic gold plated balls, the nicer ones tend to be around $20 or so. Walmart goes as low as $10, but it also depends on what type of jewelry you get.

In short, yes—you can bring your own jewelry to a piercing shop. However, we recommend that you only do so if the jewelry is made from high-quality materials such as surgical steel, titanium, or gold.

Cleanse the front and back of your ears 3 times a day by liberally applying Claire's individual use Ear Care Solution with a saturated cotton ball or cotton swab, without removing the ear piercing earrings.

Why is my old ear piercing leaking clear liquid? ›

It is totally normal for a healing piercing to drain a clear, yellow or pale green fluid. This liquid can dry into a crust. The liquid itself is lymph – a mixture of plasma, immune cells, serous fluid, platelets and red blood cells.

Piercings in your upper ear are more likely to become infected, and infections in your upper ear are sometimes serious.

Walk-ins are welcome during stores hours. Just drop by and see our Piercing Specialists for a consultation.* We also offer online booking in select markets. See our store locator to find your nearest Claire's.

This is important for piercings because in most states the adult consenting for a minor to be pierced, legally, has to be their guardian. This means that you're cool older sister or aunt or uncle can't take you behind your parents back to get piercings.

The price of a helix piercing ranges from about $30 to $75, says Massick, but varies significantly depending on which type you choose and where you get it done.