Oct 1, 2025 By The Rowan Nurse Leadership Team

Ear piercing is a fun way to experiment with self-expression, but the act of getting a new piercing can be daunting. That’s why our piercing nurses are here to bust some of the most common piercing myths and help make your experience safe, empowering, and stress-free.

At Rowan, we have an impressive adverse reaction rate of less than 1% (compared to the industry average of 30%). We know that it can be difficult to distinguish between irritation and infection. Check out this handy guide on our [Piercing 101 Blog](/content/blogs/hey-rowan/is-your-piercing-infected-or-just-irritated?_pos=1&_psq=infected&_ss=e&_v=1.0) which can help one determine whether a piercing is infected or simply irritated.

Our customer surveys show no statistically significant difference in perceived pain between hand-pressurized device piercing and traditional needle piercing. Both methods are quick, safe, and performed by trained professionals. You can choose the method that feels right for you - comfortably.

At Rowan, we believe aftercare is just as important as the piercing itself. Our piercing nurses provide detailed, personalized instructions based on the type and placement of your piercing - plus tips tailored to [seasonal conditions](/content/blogs/hey-rowan/how-weather-affects-your-piercing/index.html) that may affect healing. We make sure you leave the studio informed, confident, and set up for success.

## Don't let outdated myths hold you back from a safe and empowering piercing experience. With expert guidance from our piercing nurses and a commitment to the highest safety standards, Rowan makes piercing not just fun - but also medically sound.

## Have more questions? We’ve got answers. Visit our Piercing 101 Blog or speak to one of our piercing nurses in studio.

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