Regardless of any local legislation being more lenient, the following is an appropriate minimum standards policy on piercing minors:
For any piercing of a minor, a parent or legal guardian must be present to sign a consent form. Proof positive, state issued photo identification is required from the legal guardian, and a bona fide form of identification from the minor. In the event the parent has a different last name and/or address from the child, court documentation is needed to prove the relationship, i.e., divorce papers, or a remarriage certificate.
Under no circumstances is it acceptable or appropriate for a piercer to perform piercing on the nipples or genitals of an individual under 18 years of age.
Would your parent actually sign a release form for this?
Think about it. Do you want to go through life like that? It may be considered cool when you are 14, but think ahead. Will that nose piercing be cool in ten years when you’re on a job interview? Probably not.
hey. i’m 17 and live in houston. i got belly button done just after my 16th birthday at electric chair. it’s not very far from the galleria. but i had to have consent
You have to be 18, but most shops will do it for you if your parents come with you and bring your birth certificate and sign a release form.
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Regardless of any local legislation being more lenient, the following is an appropriate minimum standards policy on piercing minors:
For any piercing of a minor, a parent or legal guardian must be present to sign a consent form. Proof positive, state issued photo identification is required from the legal guardian, and a bona fide form of identification from the minor. In the event the parent has a different last name and/or address from the child, court documentation is needed to prove the relationship, i.e., divorce papers, or a remarriage certificate.
Under no circumstances is it acceptable or appropriate for a piercer to perform piercing on the nipples or genitals of an individual under 18 years of age.
Would your parent actually sign a release form for this?
Think about it. Do you want to go through life like that? It may be considered cool when you are 14, but think ahead. Will that nose piercing be cool in ten years when you’re on a job interview? Probably not.
18.Some places will accept parental consent but do reserve the right to refuse service. It is really up to the business.
hey. i’m 17 and live in houston. i got belly button done just after my 16th birthday at electric chair. it’s not very far from the galleria. but i had to have consent
18 years old
Jasmine, pretty name—pretty girl, don’t do it!