Some pediatricians' offices will pierce ears for a small fee or you can go to a reputable jewelry store. If you do go to a store, like at the mall, make sure the person is trained and using sterile equipment.

A typical Claire's piercing earring isn't as sharp as a needle, so when you ram it through the skin, it causes unnecessary pain, damage, and inflammation to the body (and can make the healing process longer and more difficult).

Getting your ears pierced at Claire's is safe, sterile and easy. Our highly trained specialists provide a touch-free piercing experience that uses single-use sterile cartridges and requires no needles. Our equipment is sanitized before and after every customer.

On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from $20 to $100 or more for an ear piercing. Let's break down the potential costs based on different types of ear piercings: Standard Lobe Piercing: The most common and least expensive type of ear piercing, lobe piercings generally cost between $20 and $50.