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Piercing professionals don’t typically offer piercings to minors unless they have a parent’s approval. This can be a frustrating roadblock, especially if your parents or guardians are on the more old-fashioned side. Don’t give up hope, though—there are plenty of ways to make a compelling case for a nose piercing. We’ve put together plenty of helpful talking points and tips to give you your best chance at success.
Things You Should Know
- Research the nose piercing process thoroughly so you can address all of your parents’ potential concerns.
- Save up your own money for the piercing and let your parents know that you don’t expect them to pay for it.
- Pick out simple jewelry or retainers that are more suitable for professional environments.
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QuestionHow can I convince my mom to let me get a nose piercing?Roger Rodriguez, also known as Roger Rabb!t, is the Owner of Ancient Adornments Body Piercing, a piercing studio based in the Los Angeles, California area. With over 25 years of piercing experience, Roger has become the co-owner of several piercing studios such as ENVY Body Piercing and Rebel Rebel Ear Piercing and teaches the craft of body piercing at Ancient Adornments. He is a member of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP).Look for ways to show your parents how responsible you are. It's not just about nagging your parents until they give in—you need to look for any way you can get extra points toward getting them to agree. For instance, work hard to keep your grades up so they'll be more likely to say yes.
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QuestionCan you do it at home by yourself as a minor with the proper piercing supplies?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerWe do not recommend piercing your own nose, as tempting as it may be. Piercing is a profession that requires years of training and practice. Piercing yourself at home is very unsanitary, and it can leave you with permanent damage if you mess it up.
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QuestionCan you go by yourself?Community AnswerMost states in the US require a minor to be accompanied by their legal guardian. This means that you won't be able to go by yourself until you're eighteen.
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Warnings
- Never try to pierce your own nose, as tempting as it may be. Piercing is a profession that requires years of training and practice, as well as the proper tools. Piercing yourself at home is very unsanitary, and it can leave you with permanent damage from a botched at-home procedure. [10] X Research sourceThanks
References
- ↑ https://safepiercing.org/picking-your-piercer/
- ↑ https://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/nose-piercing/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-to-expect-when-getting-your-ears-pierced
- ↑ https://safepiercing.org/picking-your-piercer/
- ↑ https://safepiercing.org/aftercare-minors/
- ↑ https://uhs.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/piercingcare.pdf
- ↑ https://safepiercing.org/jewelry-for-initial-piercings/
- ↑ https://roguepiercing.co.uk/2021/09/24/piercing-retainer-101/
- ↑ https://authoritytattoo.com/how-long-for-nose-piercing-to-close/
About This Article
If you want to get your nose pierced, you can convince your parents by doing your research and carefully presenting your argument. When you ask your parents, they’ll likely have a lot of questions, such as what it will cost and how you’ll take care of it. Show your responsibility by researching these things online ahead of time. You’ll also want to assure them that piercings are safe procedures. You can even show them a video of the procedure online to show them what to expect. If your parents are worried about your job prospects, explain to them that the piercing is not permanent and can be taken out at any time. To learn what to do if your parents say no, read on.
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