At Rowan, every ear piercing is performed by a licensed nurse trained in the Rowan Clinical Piercing Standard™ - a comprehensive training program developed alongside our Medical Advisory Board, ensuring every experience is grounded in safety, precisi
Rowan offers two safe piercing options: a hand-pressured device (never a gun!) or a hollow needle. Your best choice may depend on age, piercing placement, earring preference, or budget!. The device uses a Rowan Nurse's hand pressure (and complete con
We pierce and change Rowan jewelry for the outer ear, including the lobe, upper lobe, mid helix, helix, forward helix, flat, conch, and tragus. Placement and age requirements may vary slightly by state and studio location. We do not offer daith, rook
We offer nose piercings at select Rowan studios for customers ages 13 and up. The nose piercing service is $45 + the cost of flat back jewelry. Nose piercings are performed using a needle for precision and comfort. Studio locations currently offering
Many studios can accommodate simultaneous (tandem) piercings when multiple nurses are on shift. Since nurse schedules can vary, we recommend contacting your preferred studio directly to confirm availability and coordinate your appointment.
No pressure at all—your comfort is our top priority! If you decide not to go through with the piercing while in the chair, that’s okay. You will not be charged a piercing fee if you don't receive any piercings. However, you will be charged for device
At Rowan, we pierce all ages! For children 5 and under, we require at least one DTaP vaccine (typically administered at 2 months old). To ensure the health and safety of our little ones and our team, we’re unable to make exceptions to this vaccinatio
No. For safety and hygiene reasons, Rowan Nurses can only pierce with our specially designed, pre-sterilized piercing earrings. We cannot use earrings provided by customers or reuse previously purchased Rowan earrings for new piercings. Our piercing
To ensure a safe and comfortable experience, we limit the number of piercings to four per visit. This includes a maximum of three piercings per ear and no more than two piercings on the upper outer perimeter of the ear. If you want to add more pierci
We pierce all ages!. For children 5 years old and under, we require proof of one DTaP vaccine, which is typically administered at 2 months old. Minors under 18 must have a parent or guardian present for the piercing. For children under 5, we use a ge
In select locations, cartilage piercings are available for children ages 5 and up. Please check with your local studio to confirm, as some locations may have different age requirements based on local regulations.
We do offer optional numbing cream, but we do not use it for children under 5 years old. Infant and toddler skin is especially sensitive, and we avoid using lidocaine to prevent any potential reactions or allergies. Please note that numbing cream is
Our Medical Advisory Board wants to assure you that there’s no evidence to suggest that getting a piercing is unsafe during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The leading body of Midwifery and Women's Health only advises against getting tattoos during this
We offer complimentary jewelry changes Monday through Thursday, and on weekends if our schedule allows. If you need help removing your Rowan piercing jewelry and inserting new Rowan jewelry, our team is happy to assist! While no appointment is necess
Re-piercing an area that has closed or partially closed is safe as long as there is no significant scarring. During your appointment, your Rowan Nurse will perform an ear exam to ensure the prior piercing has healed properly and is safe to re-pierce.