Ear Piercing at Claire's Westfield Old Orchard in SKOKIE

Your local Claire’s store in Skokie offers safe, professional ear piercing services right in your neighborhood. With decades of experience, Claire’s has been the go-to destination for ear piercing for generations. Whether it’s a child’s first piercing or an adult’s new look, we provide a clean, hygienic, and stress-free experience for all ages. Visit our Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie location for expert service and a wide selection of earrings to choose from.

Yes! Claire’s at Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie offers professional ear piercing services performed by certified specialists. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe, clean, and enjoyable piercing experience for all ages. Whether you're planning your first ear piercing or adding to your collection, walk-ins are welcome.

At Claire’s, ear piercing is always free with the purchase of a piercing kit. Our kits include hypoallergenic stud earrings—perfect for sensitive ears and faster healing—along with our specialized aftercare solution to support safe healing. Visit our Skokie locations for a stress-free, professional piercing experience at a great value. Piercing kits start at $29.99 and increase in price depending on the style and material selected; the total cost depends on which piercing kit you select.

Claire’s at Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie offers a variety of ear piercing options, including single or double lobe piercings. Our trained specialists use a safe and hygienic process for every piercing. Some locations also offer single or double cartilage piercings and nose piercings; however, not all locations offer all piercing types. Please call or visit us in store to confirm this location has the appointment type you’re interested in or confirm by selecting the specific booking you’d like online.

No appointments are necessary for ear piercings at Claire’s and walk-ins are welcome during store hours. Just drop by and see our Piercing Specialists. We also offer online bookings.

All piercings are subject to age restrictions. Minors need a parent or legal guardian to sign the Claire’s Piercing Registration Form. ID may be required to confirm age. Accepted IDs include a driver’s license, passport, or proof-of-age card.

• For those under 16: A parent or guardian must be present. Guardians may need to provide proof of guardianship.
• For infants: Some areas require immunization records.

As the country’s largest piercer with over 48 years of experience, we’re always innovating on how best to safely pierce. Claire’s has the latest and safest devices in the industry, using a hand-pressured device (never a gun!). Our system safely and quickly pierces ears using a gentle, hand-pressured instrument (with complete control) to guide, place, and pierce. This instrument holds a pre-sterilized, pre-sealed, hypoallergenic, single-use cartridge containing the sterile starter stud earrings that pierce the ear. Our piercing earrings are specially designed with 20-gauge posts (standard earring size) and a finely honed (extra sharp) piercing tip to help the earrings glide through the ear as easily as possible. This is not a piercing gun, which uses spring-loaded mechanisms to pierce forcefully. Our industry-leading hand-pressured instrument allows for gentle and direct control with every piercing.

Each associate is required to complete an extensive Ear Piercing training program before becoming a Piercing Specialist. Training includes a breadth of procedures, local policy comprehension, hygiene protocols, and demonstration of core piercing competencies. Associates must successfully complete hands-on practice, role-playing scenarios, and knowledge assessments to ensure confidence and consistency in execution. The program also focuses on customer consultation, proper aftercare education, and maintaining a safe, clean piercing environment. In addition to initial certification, Piercing Specialists receive ongoing training, coaching, and updates to ensure they stay aligned with the latest standards, best practices, and safety guidelines.

Yes, we take safety seriously and ensure our piercing specialists receive ongoing training and the newest technology. All piercing tools are single-use and piercing jewelry is sterilized and stored in capsules. Our piercing jewelry is either hypoallergenic or has nickel content that is less than 0.5% total, which significantly reduces the risk of allergic reaction. Plus, our recommended aftercare plan will help you heal quickly.