Sumanda M. would love to get her 5-month-old baby girl's ears pierced, yet she's received conflicting advice on when to do it. "My friend said to have it done at 6 months because she will be too small ...

If someone asked me five years ago to locate the forward helix on my body, I can assure you a wild guess would have been my only option. Nowadays, like many others, I know it to be the front rim of ...

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A piercing is infected if it is red, swollen, bleeding, and producing pus. To treat it at home, use topical antibiotics, a saline solution, and don't remove the piercing. See a doctor if the piercing ...

A daughter getting her ears pierced can be a rite of passage for some families. Some parents wait until their children make the decision themselves, but others prefer to get the job done in infancy, ...

In the four decades Claire's has been in business, the accessories chain has pierced more than 100 million ears around the world. Given the store’s target demographic, it’s safe to say that a large ...

Much like cutting bangs or dyeing your hair, getting an ear piercing can seem like a big deal. It’s tough to figure out the placement you want, first of all — do you want a helix, or are you more of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Read this before booking an appointment. Getty Images Piercing your ears can be fun — and if you're looking for your next piece of ...