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Is ear piercing safe?

18 February 2020 | by Claires SA

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Is ear piercing safe?

All Claire’s associates complete an intensive Ear Piercing Training Program before they can become certified Ear Piercing Specialists. Our piercing earrings are individually packaged, sterilised and meet or exceed FDA guidelines. We wear only single use gloves and all our equipment is cleaned and sanitised after each use.

Does getting your ears pierced hurt?

All Claire’s piercing earring posts have ultra-fine points that pierce gently and promote fast healing. The ear-piercing is fast, gentle and few people feel any discomfort.

What happens when you get your ears pierced by a Claire's specialist?

Once all the appropriate forms have been signed and reviewed, all you have to do is relax! While you are seated, our Piercing Specialist will clean and mark your ear lobe with a surgical marking pen for placement and give you the chance to check it out.

Once you agree that it’s at the perfect spot, the piercing itself is over in an instant. Afterwards, the Ear Piercing Specialist will coach you on how to care for your new sparkle.

How old do you have to be to get your ears pierced?

Claire’s specialises in safely and gently piercing people’s ears, including infants from the age of 6 months and young children. Piercings will not be conducted on infants under the age of 6 months. Infants will need to have a current DTaP shot, which typically takes place at 8 weeks old.

Minors 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. Cartilage Piercing is available at select locations for those 13 and older.

Ear piercings now available at these selected Clicks stores:


Clicks stores in the Western Cape

Pinelands - Stellenbosch - Long Street - Kenilworth Centre - Soneike - N1 City Goodwood - Cape Gate - Mall of Africa - Hout Bay - V & A Waterfront - Long Beach Mall - Gardens Centre - Blue Route Mall - Canal Walk - Somerset West Mall - Cavendish Square


Clicks stores in the Garden Route

Garden Route Mall - Mossel Bay Mall


Clicks stores in Johannesburg

Lonehill - Atterbury Pharm - East Rand Mall - Broadacres - The Mall at Reds - The Grove - Kolonnade Centre - Sandton City - Clearwater Mall - Cresta Centre - Eastgate Mall - Centurion Centre - Menlyn Park - Vincent Park 


Clicks stores in Durban

La Lucia - Gateway Mall - Pavillion - Musgrave Centre 


Clicks stores in Port Elizabeth

Greenacres - Walmer


Clicks stores in Kimberley

Diamond Pavillion Mall 


Clicks stores in Bloemfontein

Mimosa Mall

IMAGE CREDIT: Kimia Zarifi

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