Looking to get your ears pierced (or your kids’ ears, for that matter)? For a delicate procedure like ear piercing, you definitely want to find a professional and safe place – the last thing anyone needs (child or adult) is an ear infection! The first step is to check out if your paediatrician provides the service; if they don’t, we scouted around and here are some places to consider.
#1 B*dazzle
Doctors, paediatricians, beauticians and plenty of satisfied customers recommend this store. B*dazzle offers ear-piercing services for everyone from infants to senior adults. The store is known for its high hygiene standards, and uses a disposable ear piercing cartridge system and a special ear care solution. There are over 50 styles of allergy-free earrings to choose from and you’re entitled to a free check-up six weeks after your piercing.
Four locations across Singapore
bdazzle.sg
#2 Stellar Silver Ear Piercing
Stellar specialises in professional ear piercing for all ages and is a popular choice for babies and children. The staff are reassuring and great with little ones, who even receive a special certificate after the piercing! The store also offers genuine silver jewellery and the range of US-imported sensitive earrings is popular among customers with sensitive ears.
Three locations across Singapore
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#3 Healthsprings Medical Clinic
Ear piercings at this clinic maybe a little on the pricier side, but completely worth it for the expertise. For $68, you’re assured of fast and safe piercings for kids.
#02-01/02 Greenridge Shopping Centre, 524A Jelapang Road
healthsprings.com.sg
#4 Goldheart
Popular jewellery chain Goldheart provides ear piercing services for $35 (inclusive of earrings) for adults, kids and infants. After the piercing, you can pick out a set of genuine silver and gold earrings from the store’s wide selection. Note: since not all the staff are trained in piercing, the service is only available at selected outlets; give them a call before you go to check.
Selected locations
goldheart.com
#5 Ho Bee Goldsmith & Jewellery
Ear piercing at this jewellery store is done using the Inverness System, which promotes safe and sterile piercings. A disposable cartridge is used for each ear to prevent contamination and infection. You can choose from 30 styles of trendy studs made from hypoallergenic metals, and piercings are free; you’ll pay between $20 to $110 depending on which earrings you choose.
Three locations across Singapore
hobeegold.com.sg
Caring for your newly pierced ears
We hear from Desmond from PiercingClinic about what you need to take note of:
- Clean the front and back of your ears twice daily without removing the studs. Ensure that you dry the area well after washing.
- Ensure that the back of the earring is not too tight during the healing period; if it’s too tight, it may cause inflammation.
- Keep hair spray, soap and shampoo away from your ears.
- Leave the studs in your ears for six consecutive weeks; after six weeks, you can remove the stud and replace it with other earrings.
- For the first six months after piercing, it’s recommended to wear earrings made of surgical stainless steel or other hypo-allergenic materials.
- During the first year, avoid going longer than 24 hours without wearing earrings; this will prevent the piercing from closing.
By Jayme Chong, Katie Roberts and Lindsay Yap
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