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Piercing questions about ear piercings

My soon-to-be 14 year-old daughter wants to have her ears pierced. I have heard horror stories about infections, improper piercings, etc. from parents of some of her friends. Since I do not have my ear pierced, I have no experience with either the process or post-piercing cleanliness procedures. Information I have read on the Web indicates that you should look for a facility that uses needles (obviously sterile) rather than piercing guns, as the guns can lead to infections.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good local facility that practices proper sterile procedures, is relatively inexpensive, provides good instruction, and most of all, is kid/teen friendly?

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