Policies for clients under 18
Children as young as 5 years old can schedule for piercing and jewelry appointments. It’s incredibly important that your child can consent to be pierced; if they’re not ready, we’ll reschedule!
We offer earlobe, nostril, navel, septum, and many different ear piercings for minors. You can select what service you’d like when scheduling an appointment online!
Still have questions?
At Gilded Violet Piercing, we offer :
Understanding of your child’s bodily autonomy
Highest quality body jewelry available
Aseptic piercing techniques
Single use needles & equipment - NO piercing guns
Continued support for questions or concerns
What to bring to your appointment
ID for the parent, the minor, and the minor’s birth certificate are required every time the minor is getting pierced- ID is not stored digitally. We cannot make any exceptions. Failure to bring valid ID for the parent & minor, and birth certificate of the minor will result in rescheduling for a later date. Please bring the following to your appointment:
ID for both the parent & the minor
Their parent or legal guardian must be present for the entirety of the appointment with a valid form of photo ID (Driver’s license, State ID, Military ID, Passport, Province or Territory ID, etc.)
Some form of “photo ID” for the minor with the minor’s photo and name listed is also required. If the minor does not have a State ID or passport, a yearbook or school ID are fine!
Birth Certificate for the minor
You can bring the actual document, a legible photo on your phone, or a scan as long as that scan does not have the “void” watermark or other language that says the document is not legitimate such as a photocopy/scan. There is no document that can replace a birth certificate.
A birth certificate is one of the few documents that can confirm the identity of the parent to the child being pierced. This helps prevent events of a minor coming in with an adult who cannot give legal consent for them (like an older sibling, aunt/uncle, or even older friend). Legal guardians and parents, please bring in the documents for guardianship signed by a judge if unlisted on the birth certificate.
If the parent’s name is not listed on the child’s birth certificate, additional documentation may be requested. These can include adoption paperwork and legal guardianship paperwork.
Why Choose Professional Piercing at Gilded Violet?
Unlike chain mall stores and kiosks, we prioritize safety and hygiene over convenience. Piercing guns, or "hand-held piercing devices," are unsanitary and unsafe—these devices are not single-use and cannot be sterilized. Due to the nature of piercing guns, the earring is inserted using blunt-force trauma, which can create damage to the tissue and cause irritation. These earrings are often "one size fits all," leading many people to experience over-swelling and jewelry embedding into the tissue.
At Gilded Violet Piercing in Jeannette, our APP-certified piercer has years of professional experience and training. We use only single-use sterile needles, the best quality jewelry, tools, and equipment. We want to ensure you have the easiest healing process possible—we'll fit your jewelry to you, because one size does not suit everyone. All equipment, tools, and jewelry will be sterilized while you wait.
A Welcoming Environment for Everyone
Our piercing studio is not only safe and hygienic, but a welcoming and comfortable environment for clients of all ages throughout Jeannette, Greensburg, and Westmoreland County! We understand and respect each person's bodily autonomy—we'll never perform a service without your full consent, and will be happy to reschedule for a later date to ensure your comfort.
Lifetime Support & Premium Jewelry
We have a large selection of body piercing jewelry in a variety of shapes and styles for you to choose from—and each piece carries a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. We're always here for you throughout the healing process, providing checkups, downsizes, and troubleshooting support.
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