A mum was left horrified when she saw the price of ear piercing for her daughter at high street store Claire's Accessories. Many of us broke our piercing virginity there in the 90s and 00s, but some people have been left taken aback by how much some earrings now cost at the retailer.
Posting on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains group, Steph Bagley said: "Went to Claire’s to ask about costings of ear piercing for my daughter. The earrings she picked would have been £65. Went to Superdrug, same earrings £32!"
Her post has now sparked a fierce debate amongst parents, and people are divided. Natalie Scott commented: "I went to my local piercer (absolutely will not go to Claire’s) was 35£ with earrings and it was done with a needle she didn’t even flinch."
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Kayley Anne said: "Costs about £20 in a professional piercer.... why on earth would you chose a drug store over a piercing shop especially when it’s 3 times the price." Danielle Westerman said: "My daughter and son both had their ears done at claires never again."
Katie Whitehead said: "Got my daughters ears pierced at Claire I was shocked at the price but my daughter had already choose the ear rings she wanted and was excited so couldn't turn her away. Was done with a gun both ears at same time. We have had no problems with her ears, no infection or anything. If I had known the prices before I wouldn't of take her in there though."
Lauren Alicia Downes said: "My daughter had her ears pierced there a few weeks ago. She chose the 18ct white gold daisy earrings. Expensive but worth it. We’ve had no issues. And she has changed them for some Harry Potter ones now. The girls were brilliant. And kept her calm and smiling all the way through. She loved it. She wants another set of holes now."
Steph Cunningham wrote: "Always been to Claire’s for ear piercing with no problems. Maybe for more complex piercings it’s better to go elsewhere but for a little girl to get some pretty studs in their ears - I would rather take them to Claire’s where everything is girly and pink and glittery than a tattoo or piercing shop with strange noises and scary pictures on the walls."
Claire's Accessories offers various types of piercings at prices to suit different budgets. The cheapest pair of studs on the Claire's website is a stainless steel pair of studs, which cost £20 if you opt for the standard lotion, or £30 with the rapid lotion.
The most expensive pair of earrings on the Claire's website is a clear diamond rhodium plated pair. These cost £195 with standard lotion, or £205 with rapid lotion.
Manchester Evening News has contacted Claire's for comment.
