Where to get your ears pierced? Piercer or jeweler?

Rédigé par : Naald Piercing | Dernière mise à jour : 28 Mar 25

Why avoid jewelry stores for getting pierced?

Choosing where to get pierced is no small matter. We explain why going to a jewelry store is definitely not the best idea… and why going to a professional piercer makes all the difference.

Summary

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Why hire a professional piercer?

A piercer is an expert specifically trained in piercing. They know anatomy, hygiene rules, the right materials, and will advise you based on your anatomy. They will also guide you in choosing the ideal placement and explain how to care for your piercing from day one.

Why avoid jewelry stores?

A jeweler sells jewelry. He isn't trained in hygiene or human anatomy. His job isn't to pierce. And often, he uses a piercing gun… which brings us to the next point.

Gun vs. needle: the match

Why run from the gun?

The piercing gun tears the tissue instead of piercing it cleanly. The result: longer healing times, increased risk of infection, more pain… and it can't be properly sterilized. In short, absolutely avoid it .

Information Did you know? The gun is not recommended on cartilage: it can cause persistent pain, or even lasting damage.

The needle: the pros' method

It pierces the skin cleanly, without tearing. Less pain, faster healing, and a precise technique. This is the method used by all reputable piercers.

Hygiene: the real differences

At a professional piercing studio, everything is designed with safety in mind: sterile, disposable equipment, controlled techniques. It's a priority. In a jewelry store? The piercing gun can't be sterilized… and the risk of infection is much higher.

The first pose jewel

For proper healing, you need a high-quality, lightweight, hypoallergenic piece of jewelry. ASTM F-136 titanium is the gold standard. This is what you'll find at a professional piercing salon.

In jewelry stores? 9 or 14 karat gold, sometimes plated… Not always suitable, nor safe. And sometimes even more expensive, without the quality to match.

And what about training in all of this?

A piercer has undergone mandatory hygiene training and has trained in piercing alongside recognized professionals. He knows what he's doing.

At a jeweler's? No mandatory training. No certification. No experience in the field of the human body. Makes you think, doesn't it?

In summary

Getting a piercing is not a trivial matter. It affects your body and your health. Choose safety, expertise, and attentive listening. A professional piercer is the only sensible choice if you want a clean, well-done piercing with proper aftercare.

Your body deserves better than a poorly sterilized gun. Take care of yourself from the very first step. 💛

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