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Welcome to Merle Norman Cosmetics Elmhurst, your premier destination for ear piercing in the Chicago area! We take immense pride in offering a safe, comfortable, and stylish ear piercing experience for your entire family from your little ones starting at six years old to your special Grandparent and everyone in between. Our specialized service utilizes the patented System 75, ensuring a gentle and precise piercing process. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting from nearby suburb or Chicago, we’re here to provide a memorable experience for your family.
Our Merle Norman ear piercing professional will happily pierce ears for anyone six years and older as long as the piercing fits on the ear lobe or cartilage. The piercing is completed with the *FDA approved medical hand-pressurized System 75.
* See below for more detailed regulation information
At Merle Norman Cosmetics Elmhurst, we understand that ear piercing is an important decision. That’s why we go above and beyond to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Here are some reasons why families in the Chicago area travel to our Studio for Merle Norman ear piercing above all others.
The cost includes the piercing service and first pair of medical grade earrings which are sterilized, sealed, and designed to pierce the ears. We cannot use client-provided earrings. Our selection of earrings includes Gold Plated, Stainless Steel, Titanium, and 14K White or Yellow Gold.
Not only is the System 75 gentle, but the device never touches the skin, which means it provides a contactless delivery and provides ultimate hygiene.
We do have the recommended Piercing Care Gel or Piercing Care Spray for purchase, along with fashion earrings and specially designed earrings to wear while playing sports.
Note to Mommy & Daddy: If you have a young first-time piercer, please help us give your angel an exceptional experience. Review the Aftercare Instructions and Responsibilities so they know what they are expected to do after their piercing. Also, please let them know that it is not pain free and to expect a pinch, but that we apply a solution that eases it very quickly. Once the seal is broken on the earring package, the payment for the service will be completed.
When you choose Merle Norman for ear piercing, you can expect a seamless and professional service. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect during your visit:
Choosing the right earrings is an essential part of the Merle Norman ear piercing process. At Merle Norman Cosmetics Elmhurst, we offer a diverse selection to cater to various preferences:
Our earrings are not only beautiful but also designed for safety, ensuring a comfortable fit from the start.
Safety and comfort are our top priorities. The System 75 is designed to minimize discomfort, making the experience as pleasant as possible. We also ensure a clean environment to reduce the risk of infection.
The System 75 is considered a Medical Device Class 1 meaning: Low risk and does not need to be operated by a medical professional. Even though Class 1 devices are considered low risk, they still need to adhere to FDA General Controls, which include proper branding and labeling, good manufacturing practices, and device registration.
Do not touch your ears without first washing or sanitizing your hands.
With clean hands, wash ears using lint-free natural cotton pad, mild anti-bacterial soap and water. Apply Studex Piercing Care Gel with a Q-tip to the front and back of each earlobe two times a day for six weeks (cartilage 12 weeks) OR apply the Studex Piercing Spray on the front and back two times a day for three weeks (earlobe only). After cleansing, gently slide your earrings back and forth and rotate them in a circle. This will ensure absorption of the solution at the piercing site. Do not remove your earrings when cleansing and do not use alcohol or peroxide as a cleaning solution.
Do not tighten your earring backs. They should be loose with the earring backing sitting at the end of the post in the notch. Check each day, as they can naturally tighten while sleeping.
Use care when using products such as shampoo, soap, hair dye, perfume, and hairspray near your ears. If possible, gently cover your ears to avoid contact with these products. If contact occurs, rinse your ears immediately to avoid irritation.
Be mindful of over-the-ear headphones, hats, caps and scarves that rest at ear level while healing.
Leave your new earrings in 24/7 for six weeks with earlobe piercing and 12 weeks for cartilage piercing. After this time, provided your ears are completely healed, you may replace your earrings with another pair of good quality earrings. Do not wear heavy earrings for at least six months to prevent stretching. If your ears begin to feel sore, return to your original earrings for one to two more weeks and resume the aftercare instructions.
After the six-week or 12 week period, you may take out your original pair of earrings, although, another pair must be in your ears at all times for one year to avoid the holes from closing up.
Pain, redness, warmth and or swelling are not normal reactions to ear piercing and are generally uncommon and are typically due to not following the above instructions. Start by using over the counter Bacitracin Antibiotic Ointment topically. Please consult a physician immediately if it does not clear up within a reasonable amount of time.
