What is a good age to get a helix piercing?
Table of Contents
- 1 What is a good age to get a helix piercing?
- 2 Should I let my daughter get a helix piercing?
- 3 What piercings can you get at 17?
- 4 How old do you have to be to get a cartilage piercing at Claire’s?
- 5 How do you treat a swollen helix piercing?
- 6 At what age should I let my daughter get her ears pierced?
What is a good age to get a helix piercing?
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.
Should I let my daughter get a helix piercing?
We checked with school and discovered that if it is discreet, then it is allowed. Lip, nose or brow piercings were not allowed but ear cartilage (helix, tragus, snug) and lobe piercings were allowed. My daughter thought that this was great, she could just go after school and get it done.
How do I get my ear piercing swelling to go down?
How are infected ear piercings treated?
- Applying a warm compress to the infected earlobe or cartilage.
- Rinsing the infected earlobe with sterile saline.
- Using antibiotic ointment on the affected area.
- Taking oral antibiotics for more severe infections.
What piercings can you get at 17?
Piercings for Minors
| Age | Services Offered |
|---|---|
| 16 or 17 years old | Earlobes and All Ear Cartilage Piercings Nostril and Septum Piercings Eyebrow Piercings Tongue and Lip Piercings, including Labret, Beauty Mark, & Philtrum Piercings Navel Piercings |
How old do you have to be to get a cartilage piercing at Claire’s?
Minors (under the age of 18 in the US and under the age of 16 in Canada) will need a parent or legal guardian present to sign the Claire’s Ear Piercing Registry and show a government issued ID before getting started.
Why is my helix piercing swollen?
A cartilage piercing creates an open wound. As it heals, it may look swollen, lumpy, or like a bump. In the days immediately following a cartilage piercing, the body’s immune system triggers inflammation and swelling to heal the wound, sometimes leading to a cartilage bump.
How do you treat a swollen helix piercing?
Home Treatment
- Stop any bleeding by applying direct pressure to the piercing site.
- Apply a cold pack to help reduce swelling or bruising.
- Wash the wound for 5 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day, with large amounts of warm water.
- Elevate the piercing area, if possible, to help reduce swelling.
At what age should I let my daughter get her ears pierced?
On the flip side, if you want your child to make her own decision about ear piercing, it’s best to wait until she’s around 10 or so to have that discussion. The older the child, the more likely she’ll be able to take responsibility for keeping her ears and her new studs clean.
Can I get my ears pierced at 17 without a parent?
Teens have a right to have their ears pierced, but not any other body parts, according to a law passed by the California Legislature and signed by Gov. 1, makes body piercing illegal for those under 18 unless a parent is present or provides notarized permission. Ears are exempt.