Body-piercings: legal issues
As a parent, you have to say where the body-piercing can be. In New South Wales, body-piercers aren’t allowed to give teenagers under 16 years piercings in intimate areas, like the genitalia or nipples, even if teenagers have parental permission.
In this manner, can you get your ears pierced at 16 without a parent?
Ear piercings can be done without parental/guardian consent. Tattoos are not permitted for minors. Minors need written consent from a parent/guardian for body piercing and tattoos and must be present during the procedure.
- 14yr+ Navel. Eyebrow. Nostril. Ear Cartilage. Tragus.
- 16yr+ Lip (any) Conch. Rook. Snug. Daith.
- 18yr+ Septum. Nipple. Genitals. Dermal Anchors. Surface piercings. Industrial. Tongue.
Also to know is, what piercings can you get at 15?
Piercings for Minors
| Age | Services Offered |
|---|---|
| 8 to 12 years old | Earlobes (By Appointment Only. See Below.) |
| 13 to 15 years old | Earlobes and Outer Ear/Helix Piercings Baltimore only: Nostril and Septum Piercings |
Can a 12 year old get a cartilage piercing?
Can a 12 year old get their helix piercing? No, a 12–year–old teenager doesn’t get a helix piercing, he can get helix piercing after 13 years old. … You need a photo of you with parental consent of getting pierced.
What piercings can you get at 13?
Piercings for Minors
- Ear Lobe Piercings. For ages 8 and up. …
- Cartilage Piercings (Helix) For ages 13 and up. …
- Bellybutton (Navel) For ages 13 and up. …
- Nose (Nostril) For ages 16 and up.
Does Claire’s do belly piercings?
Belly Button Rings & Belly Bars | Claire’s US.
What states allow 16 tattoos?
Legal status of tattooing in the United States
| State | Minimum Age (with parent/guardian consent) | Intoxicated/Impaired Individuals |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 (body piercings excepted) | no restrictions |
| Indiana | none specified | no restrictions |
| Iowa | 18 | no restrictions |
| Kansas | 16 | no restrictions |
Can I get my ears pierced at 16 without a parent at Claire’s?
Do parents need to be there for minors? … Minors (under the age of 18 in the US and under the age of 16 in Canada) will need a parent or legal guardian present to sign the Claire’s Ear Piercing Registry and show a government issued ID before getting started.
Should I let my 14 year old get her nose pierced?
Some would say that 14 years old is still too young to have a piercing done. Ultimately, the laws are left up to each state to decide what is legal. Even though it may be legal in your state for your teenager to have her nose pierced, you still may not feel that she is ready.
