Do you use a piercing gun?Updated a month ago

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 control) to safely guide, place, and pierce. This instrument holds a sterilized single-use cartridge containing the sterile starter stud earrings that pierce the ear. This is the only option for children under 5 years old. Unlike piercing guns, which use spring-loaded mechanisms to pierce forcefully, a hand-pressurized instrument allows for gentle and direct control with every piercing.

We also offer piercings with a hollow needle. Hollow needles are the only piercing option for parts of the ear other than the outer perimeter. Lobe piercings are available for ages 5 and up, and cartilage piercings are available for ages 12 and up. 

Needle placement availability may vary by studio.