Can a 12-year-old in Kentwoodmichigan get a belly button piercing?

Answer 1

if you really want to know, go to a local tattoo parlor that you trust and BEFORE you ask to get it done talk to the tech and see if they are willing to pierce you and what the pros and cons are and such.

From my own experience (in Washington state) I've NEVER seen a piercer willing to consent to any piercings (other than standard earlobe) for people under 15, even with parental consent. I'm sure there are some shady people out there that would be willing to do it for you, but it's probably best to wait anyway--piercings are a semi-permanent addition to your body and require daily care (at least for the first several weeks) and at 12 you're probably not ready to deal with it.

Body Piercing Guidelines or "I want a piercing, now what"

1. All Body Piercing studios are regulated and work under regional and local health and city licensing regulations. What you may want may not be legal in your area so call and check with your local studios.
2. Age limits can vary from city to city and state/province to state/province, contact your local body piercing studios (under the yellow pages "Body Piercing" ) they will tell you what the age limits are for your area.
3. Identification is aways needed (Birth certificate, Student card, Drivers license) Parental consent is consent from the legal parents (Mother or Father). Grand parents, Sister, Brother, Second Cousin twice removed doesn't cut it sorry. Unless they are your legal guardians assigned by the courts and have documented proof or this, it just won't work.
4. Prices for piercings vary from shop to shop and city to city. Be sure you phone and ask them what the total price is including any *aftercare solutions they may try to sell you (* Professional body piercing studios won't try to sell you aftercare solution, they will recommend cleansers and soaps but that's it if you want it they will sell it but they will not force you to buy it.)
5. Do your research, check these places out and find a studio that you are comfortable with, talk to the piercer and discuss you wishes. If at any time you feel like you are being ignored or rushed leave, find somewhere else. Good shops will be busy, but they will also want you to book your appointment, this way they have there full attention on you not everyone else who is asking questions (that's a good thing).Jzuk