Minor Piercing Policy
We perform piercing on minors (ages 13-14 ears/nose only, ages 15-17 ears, nose, navel, dermal, eyebrow, Marilyn, lip/labret and tongue only) with parental consent, excluding surface, genital and nipple piercing, and also piercings that are considered high risk to adverse reactions (example cheek/dimple piercing, Madison, septum, etc). Parental consent consists of the following information/paperwork:
- a custodial parent/guardian's presence
- identification for parent/guardian AND minor (state or federal-issued, or school ID is acceptable for minors when accompanied by birth certificate)
- minor's official birth certificate
- signed waiver
- divorce/custody decree, emancipation decree, guardianship order, power of attorney if minor is not in custody of both biological parents
NO minor will be pierced with consent of a parent who is not verifiable as the custodian. Acceptable means of verification include:
- matching names on the birth certificate and addresses on ID's
- a divorce decree or court order stating the limitations/parameters of the custodial agreement
Legal guardians can only consent to piercing if they possess legal documentation of their right to make cosmetic decisions on behalf of the minor. Power of Attorney for medical procedures does not constitute sufficient authority.
- a custodial parent/guardian's presence
- identification for parent/guardian AND minor (state or federal-issued, or school ID is acceptable for minors when accompanied by birth certificate)
- minor's official birth certificate
- signed waiver
- divorce/custody decree, emancipation decree, guardianship order, power of attorney if minor is not in custody of both biological parents
NO minor will be pierced with consent of a parent who is not verifiable as the custodian. Acceptable means of verification include:
- matching names on the birth certificate and addresses on ID's
- a divorce decree or court order stating the limitations/parameters of the custodial agreement
Legal guardians can only consent to piercing if they possess legal documentation of their right to make cosmetic decisions on behalf of the minor. Power of Attorney for medical procedures does not constitute sufficient authority.
Minor Tattoo Policy
Tattooing of clients under the age of 18 is PROHIBITED under the New York State Penal Law, Section 260.21.
Minors cannot be tattooed in NY state, regardless of parental consent.
Bodily Charm will make exceptions to the Minor Tattoo Policy ONLY when the parent/guardian possesses a court order authorizing the removal or cover up of an existing tattoo that is gang-related, hate-oriented, life-threatening or otherwise detrimental to the minor's well being. Under such circumstances, certain restrictions apply and will be outlined before the procedure is done.
Minors cannot be tattooed in NY state, regardless of parental consent.
Bodily Charm will make exceptions to the Minor Tattoo Policy ONLY when the parent/guardian possesses a court order authorizing the removal or cover up of an existing tattoo that is gang-related, hate-oriented, life-threatening or otherwise detrimental to the minor's well being. Under such circumstances, certain restrictions apply and will be outlined before the procedure is done.
