North Carolina Teenager suspended from school for Nose Ring
“… a 14 year-old’s nose piercing has resulted in her being suspended from her school and ignited a debate over her constitutional right to express her religious beliefs”
Parent Forum
An open forum for parents struggling over the issue of body piercing and modification.
Parent Forum: Should I let my daughter stretch her ears?
“Setting a limit on size (beyond 00G is irreversible) helps keep everything out in the open and most kids will see it as a compromise on the parent’s part and will usually honor your decision on size limitation”
What are Your Rights as a Body Piercing Customer?
“When you step into a body piercing establishment as a customer, you have definite rights as a customer that you should be aware of”
Is the Tongue the least painful body piercing?
although most people expect a tongue piercing to be extremely painful, it is in fact one of the least painful body piercings you can get
Body Piercing Dangers and Risks Revealed
“Body piercing overall in many ways can be considered even safer than ear-piercing in method, since body piercings are done with sterile tools and materials, while some types of ear-piercing guns can harbor pathogens and have a higher chance of cross-contamination than body piercing does.”
How much does a body piercing cost?
“When first calling your local body piercing shops, make sure you get quotes that include the body jewelry in the price, and ask if there is any aftercare instructions or materials provided with the service.”
What you should know about Tongue Piercing
“A tongue piercing is one of the easiest body piercings to hide (by using a clear retainer) and can close up immediately upon jewelry removal, even years after the piercing was initially performed.”
Am I too old to get a body piercing?
“It’s very possible that the drawbacks you’ve imagined may not materialize. Remember, most body piercings can be easily reversed by removing the jewelry, so it’s not like you’re making a life-long decision”
What is the legal age required for body piercing?
“Most states have made it illegal to perform body art on minors under the age of 14, and at least 39 states have enacted laws that prohibit minors from getting tattoos, while 28 states do not allow minors to get tattoos or body piercings without parental consent.”
Ear stretching: Is it permanent or can it go back?
“it is generally agreed upon that the point of ‘no return’ for most ear stretching is anything larger than 00 gauge”