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Georgia State Law
Piercing ID Requirements and Info
We must be able to prove that you have guardianship/custody of the minor receiving the piercing. Georgia law requires it. We will not be able to perform a piercing without the proper documentation.
Minor Piercing Requirements (State Law)
(a) The consenting birth parent, or legal guardian, of the minor is REQUIRED to be present during the entirety of the piercing service.
(b) If the consenting adult is the minor's LEGAL guardian, Legal Guardianship papers MUST be provided AS WELL AS the documents mentioned in (c).
(c) All required documentation listed below MUST be provided at the time of the piercing service without substitution or exception:
(1) Birth Certificate of Minor — containing both the name of the minor AND the name of the parent consenting.
(2) Photo ID of Consenting Parent or Guardian(d) At the time of the piercing service, the consenting parent or guardian must sign a Parental Consent Form alongside the Minor Piercing release.
Minimum Age for Piercings at Brow and Beauty Ink
A) Minor must be at least 5 years of age and can only receive a basic lobe piercing.
B) Minor must be at least 13 years of age to receive the full range of ear piercings, including cartilage
C) Minor must be at least 16 to receive a nostril piercing
Piercing Aftercare
Chemicals will not help you heal faster! In fact, the opposite is true, your body is made to heal on its own. Chemicals of any kind will upset the balance with-in your newly forming cells and create a condition in which your piercing will heal more slowly. Therefore, DO NOT use ANY product marked “for external use only” including but not limited to rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Bac-tine, ear care solutions, Neosporin, Betadine, or Hibiclens.
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR PIERCING: Wash your hands before touching your piercing! Use either our aftercare spray or saline solution for your piercing for the entire healing time. Do this even if your piercing looks or feels healed sooner. Use aftercare spray, 2-3 times daily for the amount of time specified for your piercing. Most importantly after a shower or a bath. Your piercer will advise you of any additional aftercare products or jewelry adjustments you may need during your healing time.
WHAT TO AVOID: Avoid over-cleaning. This will irritate your piercing and delay your healing. Avoid undue trauma such as excessive motion of the area, friction from clothing, playing with the jewelry, and vigorous cleaning. These activities can cause uncomfortable and unsightly scar tissue, prolonged healing, migration, and other complications. Avoid playing with your new piercing, physical irritation is the worst! Avoid recreational drug use, nicotine, alcohol, and excessive caffeine. Avoid submerging your piercing in bodies of water (lakes, hot tubs, pools, etc.).Avoid beauty products around or on your piercing including, lotions, sprays, and cosmetics.Remember: Wash hands thoroughly before touching your piercing or the area around it. Bacteria can spread very quickly, so touching just the skin close by with unwashed hands can ultimately cause complications. Washing your hands frequently and thoroughly is the #1 way to promote healthy piercings. Your jewelry will most likely be too long after 3+ months, at which time having your piercer downsize the jewelry, although this time frame can vary.
CARE FOR SPECIFIC PIERCINGS
CARTILAGE: 6+ months healing time Keep phones, eyeglasses, headphones, hats, helmets, and anything that comes in contact with your piercing clean. Be cautious when using hair care products and when styling your hair. Avoid sleeping on your new piercing as it will be tender.
EARLOBE: 4-8 weeks healing time Do not turn, rotate, or touch your jewelry during the healing time.
NOSTRIL: 3-6 months healing time Nostrils are prone to cyst development. Contact your piercer if you notice a bump forming and we will be able to ad-vise you on treatments. .
*These guidelines are based on a combination of extensive professional experience, research, vast clinical practice, and common sense. If an infection is suspected seek medical advice/attention.Thank you for letting us be part of your piercing experience. We are here to assist you in any way needed during your healing.
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS