10 Spots for Kid-Friendly Ear Piercing in Birmingham

Getting your daughter’s ears pierced–it’s a rite of passage for many little girls, though the experience can bring about some feelings of fear and worry. Choosing the perfect place can be tough with so many great options in around. With the list below, you are sure to find a place that fits your needs for ear piercing in the Birmingham area.

Ear Piercing Birmingham
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1. BloGo Salon + MedSpa

BloGo understands the timeless expression of piercing your ears. They will ensure a comfortable and safe ear piercing experience. You can book an appointment online. 

2. Cloud 9 (Downtown)

Cloud 9 opened in 2006 and is the largest body art studio that offers tattoos and body piercings in the Birmingham area. They are inspected routinely and always meet the expectations of the Jefferson County Health Department. Cloud 9 does not use piercing guns. Instead, they use single-use piercing needles, which are gentler on body tissues. Piercings are only available by appointment. For children ages 7-11, they will make special accommodations to pierce when the studio is closed and quiet. 

3. Merle Norman (Gardendale, Hoover, Inverness, Pelham, Vestavia)

Merle Norman has been a trusted source for skin care and beauty products since 1931. With several locations to choose from in the Birmingham area, you are sure to experience a safe and hygienic ear piercing. Call the location nearest you to make an appointment.  

4. My First Piercing

My First Piercing has a unique twist! Knowing the ear piercing process can be a little traumatizing for little ones, they come to your house. Their website says they serve Alabama. You can book your private ear piercing experience online. 

5. A Pediatricians Office

Many pediatricians will provide ear piercing services for their patients. A pediatrician is a perfect option for those wanting their babies to have their ears pierced. You can trust their process is safe, sterile, and gentle. Many will provide this service as early as 2 months. Call your pediatrician to see if this is an option for you. 

6. Pigtails & Crewcuts (Vestavia, Trussville)

If you think your child is going to be a bit apprehensive about an ear piercing, the lively atmosphere at Pigtails & Crewcuts is sure to distract them. The care their hairstylists give to kids during a haircut is the same care you can expect when you arrive for an ear piercing. They will pierce under 2 years old if that is something you are looking for. They make reservations easy with online booking. 

Rowan at The Summit

7. Rowan (The Summit)

Rowan started because a mom wanted a safe and celebratory place to get her daughter’s ears pierced. Piercings at Rowan are only done by licensed nurses and the jewelry they use is hypoallergenic. They are proud to say their adverse reaction to ear piercings is less than 1%. You can walk in, but reservations are recommended. 

8. Skin Wellness Dermatology

Skin Wellness provides ear piercings as one of their aesthetic services. You can trust the procedure will be done with sterile, medical-grade tools. Their jewelry is hypoallergenic so you don’t have to worry about an adverse reaction. 

9. Tattoo Expression (Pelham)

Tattoo parlors have a reputation of providing high quality ear piercing experiences with the assurance of sterile and safe tools. Tattoo Expressions is a popular place for ear piercing for the whole family in the Shelby County area. 

10. Village Dermatology (Mountain Brook) 

Village Dermatology is another great option to have ears pierced in a dermatologist’s office. They will provide a safe, comfortable, and sterile environment, as well as give you great advice for how to care for the ears post-piercing. They only provide this service at their Mountain Brook location and appointments can be made online. They accept patients 8 years and up. 

 

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Brittany V
Brittany was born and raised in Cahaba Heights. After four years at Auburn University and twelve years in North Alabama, she's back home in Vestavia. Brittany is married to Brent, and they have three kids--one in high school, one in middle school, and one in elementary school. To sum up this season of motherhood, she's overwhelmed at night with math homework she doesn't know how to do. Brittany is a 5th grade English Language Arts teacher. When she's not teaching or wondering what to feed everyone for dinner, she enjoys writing, reading, and camping with her family. Whenever she's asked what her hobbies are, there's just one--anything that makes her laugh. Brittany loves to tell a good story and enjoys the simple things--family, friends, sunsets, coffee with cream, and as little makeup as possible. You can find her on Instagram @bjeanvk and on Substack at @bjeanwrites.

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