'Her ear was shattered' - home piercings leading to deformities, says expert

From embedded jewellery to scarring and infections, some in the industry want at-home kits banned.
Detroit Free Press

Martin jewelry & piercing studio elevates piercing Wroclaw safety: why experts choose needles over guns for kids in 2026

A Wroclaw piercing studio explains the medical and safety reasons professionals now reject piercing guns in favor of sterile, needle-only methods. WROCLAW, LOWER ...
Business Insider

When my 6-year-old asked to get her ears pierced, I took her to a professional piercer. It was much safer than the way I did it.

This year, we took our 6-year-old to get her ears pierced. My husband and I agreed early on ear piercings were an important part of bodily autonomy and would be the determination of our children. If ...
WRIC

Local piercing studio gives families a new, safe option

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. – A new piercing studio in Ashland gives families, primarily children, a safe and serene option to get pierced. Zach Napotnik, owner of Precision Family Piercing, noticed a lack of ...