Table of Contents
- 1 Can I get my tongue pierced with my parents permission?
- 2 How old do you have to be to get a tongue piercing with parents permission?
- 3 Can I get my tongue pierced at 16?
- 4 How old do you have to be to get a tongue piercing in UK?
- 5 Is it legal for a minor to get an ear piercing?
- 6 What should I wear to a tongue piercing?
Can I get my tongue pierced with my parents permission?
So while ear piercing may be legal for a minor, a tongue piercing may require parental consent. Unfortunately, not all tattoo artists or body piercers follow the law.
How old do you have to be to get a tongue piercing with parents permission?
If you’re 14 to 16 you must bring a parent or guardian. Also, piercings below the neck and on tongues at this age are carried out at the discretion of the piercer. Those aged 16 and over are treated as adults.
Can I pierce my tongue at 15?
You can pierce your own tongue at any age (not recommended), but to get it professionally done you need parent consent until you’re 18.
Can I get my tongue pierced at 16?
In Western Australia, teenagers under 18 years can get body-piercings with their parents’ permission. In Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales, teenagers under 16 years need their parents’ permission for body-piercings.
How old do you have to be to get a tongue piercing in UK?
The British Body Piercing Association has a Code of Practice and Ethics for their members. This includes not giving anybody a piercing under the age of 14 years. If you’re 14 to 16 you must bring a parent or guardian. Also, piercings below the neck and on tongues at this age are carried out at the discretion of the piercer.
How old do you have to be to get a tattoo and piercing?
No current age limits on piercings. No tattooing, branding, or body piercing of minors under the age of 14. Minors aged 14-18 need the written consent and the presence of the parent or legal guardian to receive a piercing or tattoo. Minors may not be at a tattoo shop without a parent or legal guardian.
Is it legal for a minor to get an ear piercing?
What You Need to Know About the Law. Some states have specific rules about types of piercings. So while ear piercing may be legal for a minor, a tongue piercing may require parental consent. Unfortunately, not all tattoo artists or body piercers follow the law.
What should I wear to a tongue piercing?
To stay safe, check your piercer is going to use a brand new, packaged, sterilised needle. They should also have clean hands and wear disposable latex gloves to prevent the risk of infection. You should always use a person who specialises in piercing and is registered with your local council.