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).

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.

Just as you'd prefer to see a doctor with professional and modern certifications, you should seek out the same from a piercing studio and the piercer themself. Webb says to look for studios and piercers who are members of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP).