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

The decision to pierce a child’s ears is often framed as a rite of passage. But where that piercing happens — at a mall kiosk versus a professional studio — may determine not just the beauty of the ...

When my now sixth grader was in first grade and turning seven, she decided she wanted her ears pierced. At the time, her big hairbows were as sparkly as her eyes as she thought about changing out her ...

A generation of more informed parents is revisiting a ritual that was once accepted without question. Growing awareness of hygiene standards, healing outcomes, and tissue care is prompting families ...