In-Person Ear Piercing Age Policy

(Please bring the documents with you for your ear-piercing appointment)

18 and Older

For our documentation, it is required that you provide a hard copy of a non-expired, government-issued photo ID for all piercing and jewelry procedures. Identification includes one of the following:

  • Government Issued Photo ID
  • State Issued Driver License or Permit
  • Passport

Minors
It is required you provide a hard copy of a valid ID for both the minor and parent/legal guardian for all piercing and jewelry procedures.

For Minors 12-17, Including one of the following:

  • Government Issued Photo ID
  • State Issued Driver License or Permit
  • Passport
  • A recent school ID with a photo and full name

For Minors under 12, getting earlobe piercings we will accept a birth certificate.

On the identification presented, we require that the parent and/or legal guardian and minor have matching last names and/or addresses. If they do not, please bring a birth certificate and/or paperwork declaring legal guardianship. 

  • Only parents/legal guardians can sign for a minor.
  • Minors must be accompanied by parent and/or legal guardian. 
  • We offer piercing services for minors after a consultation with the parent/legal guardian.

If legal guardian is someone other than on a birth certificate, please bring legal paperwork declaring guardianship.

If you have any questions about acceptable IDs, please contact us at hello@skcustomjewelry.com. We strive to be inclusive to all families under different circumstances. We will do our best to work with you and what you have to help meet our ID requirements.

All piercings are done on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right, to decline a piercing procedure, or if at any time if we feel it is in best interest to stop the procedure, we uphold the right to do so.

Ear Care Procedure & Tips

DO:

  • Wash hands thoroughly before touching studs or ear.
  • Cleanse front and back of the ear 2 times a day with Ear Cleaning Solution without removing studs. Then rotate studs 2 or 3 times, 180º left and 180º right, i.e.1/2 turns only, thus avoiding hair wrapping around the post at the back of the lobe. In between cleansing, the ear should be kept DRY.
  • Keep hair spray, soap, shampoo and other preparations away from the ear. After shampooing, the ear should be rinsed with clear water and then cleansed with Cleaning Solution as described above.
  • The pierced area should be CLEANSED with Ear Cleaning Solution then kept DRY, especially after swimming or exercise.

DO NOT:

  • Remove the studs.
  • Handle your ears and/or studs unnecessarily.
  • Push the butterfly along the post towards the ear - the butterfly must always be positioned at the tip of the post. Feel the position each time you clean the ear - it must feel smooth. This ensures that the earring remains LOOSE during the healing period. This is essential as tight earrings may lead to infection.

EAR LOBE:

  • Leave studs on ears for 6 weeks continuously.
  • After 6 weeks, the stud can be removed and other post-type earrings may be worn continuously.
  • Use only post style earrings continuously for the first 6 months from piercing. The post should be surgical stainless steel or other hypoallergenic material.
  • Minor pain/redness may occur immediately - this is normal. This will settle within 48 hours provided proper after care is carried out. If undue pain/swelling/redness occurs, consult your doctor IMMEDIATELY. If infection has set in, do not remove the ear-piercing stud until you have consulted your doctor.

EAR CARTILAGE:

  • Leave studs in ears for 12 weeks continuously.
  • After 12 weeks the stud can be removed and other post - type earrings may be worn continuously.
  • Use only post style earrings continuously for the first 12 months from piercing. The post should be surgical stainless steel or other hypoallergenic.
  • Due to the nature of ear cartilage, extra care should be observed during the healing period. Minor pain/redness may occur immediately - this is normal. This will settle within 48 hours provided proper after care is carried out. If undue pain/swelling/redness occurs, consult your doctor IMMEDIATELY. If infection has set in, do not remove the ear-piercing stud until you have consulted your doctor.

Note: Failure to properly follow aftercare procedures or to seek IMMEDIATE medical advice should a problem occur may result in permanent damage to the ear cartilage."

If you have any queries or suggestions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us at: hello@skcustomjewelry.com.

Updated: 06/29/2025