It turns out, piercing guns are unsanitary and apply too much force to the ear. Every Claire’s I’ve ever gone to uses one. You want to use a sterile needle which has been put through intense heat for cleaning purposes. If you were to put a piercing gun through such heat, it would melt.
Moreover, why you shouldn’t pierce your child’s ears?
“As a professional piercer, I don’t recommend piercing the ears of infants due to the fact that THEIR EARS ARE STILL GROWING. The placement of the piercing NOW might not be great for your child later and can greatly impact the longevity of the piercing.
Likewise, is it illegal to pierce your own child’s ears?
Children under 18 years of age who want to have their body pierced must have written permission from a parent. The only circumstances where a child does not need parent permission is for ear piercing if the child is aged 16 years or over. Can my child have an intimate body piercing? No.
Where is the safest place to get ears pierced?
Any piercing, no matter who administers it, is a risk. Shopping mall kiosks are generally safe places to get your ears pierced, but it’s still a risk. You can schedule an appointment to have your ears pierced by a dermatologist or other healthcare professional.
What hurts more needle or gun piercing for ear?
Does getting your ears pierced with a needle hurt more than a gun? No, you don’t hurt more with a needle because needles are very sharp and the best for body piercing. It doesn’t damage your skin and make healing easier and faster, while a gun damages your skin tissues and makes healing more lengthy and painful.
