It may not seem like much, but we believe Children's first piercings are a BIG deal.

For most parents, they know their little ones are ready to get their Ears Pierced, the question is where to get them done properly. 

Just like anything, your kid's first experience will set the tone of their relationship with piercings. If it's rushed or uncomfortable for them it will stick with them forever! But if its done well, it becomes something they accomplish and are proud of! 

At Empress, we are a needle only collective of studios that pierce from ages 5+, and everything we do around your kids first piercing is built with them in mind! 

A Safe Place to Start

We know walking into a piercing studio is intimidating for anyone, let alone a 5 year old! It's exactly why we’ve worked so hard to make sure our studios feel calm, comfortable and welcoming from the moment you walk through the door! 

So many studios don’t offer children's piercing and operate on a 16+ basis. We’ve chosen to, because we believe if children are going to get pierced, they should have access to a safe, professional environment where it is done properly!

At Empress, you know there will be no shortcuts, no outdated methods with 'guns' and no pressure. Just a team that knows how to handle your childs first piercing experience the right way! 

We Take Our Time, Always!

As a business owned and founded by mothers, we know every child is beautifully unique and different. Some kids walk into our studios ready, others need reassurance and patience. 

Regardless, we will never rush your kids or make them feel pressured. 

Our team will talk you and your little one through every step of the process, answering any questions and ensure your child has the time they need to feel comfortable. If they’re nervous, we slow it down, and if they need a break, we take one! 

There is absolutely no pressure to ‘just get it done’. And that time and patience makes all the difference. 

Meet Ernie 🧸

If you’ve been to one of our studios before, chances are you’ve already seen & met Ernie!

Ernie is a big part of how we make first piercings feel less intimidating. He’s there to turn what might feel scary and daunting, into something a bit more familiar and fun! 

For younger clients, we find having something friendly and recognisable in the waiting room helps them settle. It gives them something to focus on and makes the whole experience feel a little less clinical. Ernie's story tells them that when they're brave, they can achieve anything they set their mind to!

It might seem like a small detail, but it makes a real difference.

 

Easter Holiday Extras

If you’re thinking about booking during the Easter holidays, we’ve added something extra special for those getting their first piercings.

When you purchase a saline solution at your appointment, your child will receive a free goodie bag which includes:

• Ernie & Empress colouring sheets

• Colouring pencils

• Multi-pen

• Sweets

• Stickers

• Aftercare spray & aftercare sheet

• A first piercing certificate to celebrate their bravery

It’s a small touch, but it helps turn the appointment into something they can take away, feel really good about and continue enjoying at home!

If You’re Considering It

If your child has been asking, or you’ve been thinking about it for a while, this is exactly the kind of experience we’ve built Empress for! We’ll take our time, we’ll make sure they feel comfortable and we’ll make sure it’s done properly!

And that first step? It ends up being a really good one! 

To Book in, head to our home page and click the BOOK NOW button. We hope to see you and your little one soon!