Policies
Piercing & Tattoo Policies
Piercing Policy for All Ages
In all cases piercings are performed at a piercer’s discretion. If a piercer feels uncomfortable with the area of placement, the jewelry selection, the client’s health, or any other condition or circumstance, we reserve the right to refuse service.
Piercing Policy for Minors
We are able to perform piercings on minors over the age of 13 with the legal guardian physically present for the entire procedure. We do not perform cheek, nipple, and genital piercings on anyone under the age of 18. The legal guardian must satisfy the “ID Policy for Adults” and sign a consent form. We will only perform earlobe piercings on anyone under the age of 13.
Piercing Policy for Downsizes, Installations, Removals, Stretching, and Troubleshooting (Piercing Alterations)
We are always glad to troubleshoot a piercing, change/remove the jewelry, or otherwise look at it and if necessary, adjust it. We require the same identification as a new piercing in many cases and always if it is a nipple or genital piercing.
Piercing Policy for Minor Earlobes
The general rule is that a minor must be capable of asking for and consenting to a piercing. The piercer must be confident that the minor can adequately understand and follow the required aftercare of a new piercing. (See Infant Earlobe exception below)
Piercing Policy for Infant Earlobes
A very select few piercers are willing to perform piercings on infants. Studios must be contacted directly for the specifics of these services as not every studio location or piercer offers it.
Piercing Policy for Emancipated Minors
The state of Oregon allows the piercing of an emancipated minor without a guardian present if the minor can provide government documentation indicating their emancipated status. The “ID Policy for Adults” and the exclusion of cheek, nipple, and genital piercings still apply. The states of California and Arizona do not allow emancipated minors to be pierced without a legal guardian physically present.
Tattoo Policy for All Ages
In all cases tattoos are performed at the artist’s discretion. If a tattoo artist feels uncomfortable with the area of placement, the artwork, the size, the client’s health, or any other condition or circumstance, they reserve the right to refuse service.
Tattoo Policy for Minors
The state of Oregon allows an exception for minors to receive a tattoo with a doctor’s note and a legal guardian physically present. However, the intention for this rule is cosmetic tattooing. Our tattoo artists and Company do not have liability insurance coverage for the tattooing of minors.
Identification Policies
ID Policy for Adults (18 and older)
We require a current, government-issued, photo identification card (ID) for everyone receiving a body piercing or tattoo. No matter how many times a client visits, a valid ID is always required. We are required to have a photo of the ID for our records.
ID Policy for Minors (under 18)
The legal guardian that signs a consent form on behalf of a minor must be at least 18. They must be physically present for the entire piercing and be able to satisfy the requirements of the above mentioned “ID Policy for Adults”. If there is any question of whether the person signing is the legal guardian, or that the minor getting pierced is not over 13, (other than for earlobe piercing) proof of age and guardianship may be required. This information can be found on such items as insurance cards, school, court, or medical paperwork, and is always available on a birth certificate.
Signing a consent form on behalf of a minor is claiming the legal right to do so. Signing a consent form as a non-legal guardian is falsifying a legal document and could result in legal action from the minor’s actual legal guardian and/or Best Studio Ever. We cooperate completely with any law enforcement agency, court, attorney, and/or legal guardian looking to take action against anyone that makes a false claim of legal guardianship.