Ear piercing is a body adornment that never goes out of style. In some cultures, it's common for infants to have their ears pierced, but other families have a strict age as to when ear piercing is acceptable.

Ava Richards took her daughter to Claire's Boutique to get her ears pierced for her 10th birthday.

"I made sure the piercer was licensed and that they were comfortable working with children," says Richards.

Before you choose a location, decide if you want the procedure done via a piercing gun – which is used at chain boutiques like Claire's – or a surgical needle used at most tattoo / piercing shops. Not all tattoo / piercing shops will pierce kids, so be sure to call ahead. Parents will need to bring an ID.

Also, prepare for some tears regardless of the child's desire to get their ears pierced. Richards says her daughter cried a lot during the procedure, but she was very happy to have her ears pierced after it was done.

"I would say it was a traumatic experience with a happy ending," says Richards.

Here is a list of places in Milwaukee that pierce kids' ears.

A Hair Salon For Kids, LLC
14023 W. Greenfield Ave., (262) 938-5999
ahairforkids.com
A Hair Salon For Kids has full-service, sanitized ear piercing for children. The cost is $25, depending on the earrings chosen. The licensed piercers use a piercing gun. Call ahead for an appointment.

Avant-Garde
7219 W. Greenfield Ave., (414) 607-4068
avant-garde-piercing.com
Avant-Garde charges $15 for both ears, $8 for one. The piercers use a needle, not gun. Kids of any age are welcome, as long as they are with a parent or guardian with an ID.

Bay Street Tattoo
322 E. Bay St., (414) 483-5000
baystreettattoo.com
Bay Street will pierce kids' ears with a surgical needle for $20 per ear. They use tiny hoop earrings.

Body Ritual
1459 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 273-3777
bodyritualink.com
Body Ritual will pierce a child's lobes with a surgical needle (as opposed to a piercing gun). The cost is $25 for both ears and includes small rings. Parent must be present and show an ID. Kids must be at least 16 to get facial piercings.

Body Jewelry
330 South St., Waukesha, (262) 650-9902
Waukesha's Body Jewelry will piece kids ears. Call ahead for pricing and an appointment.

Claire's
Southridge, Bayshore, Mayfair and Brookfield Square Malls
claires.com
Kids must be at least 3 months old to get their ears pierced at Claire's. The cost ranges from $16.50 to $42, depending on the type of earrings used, and the procedure is done with a piercing gun. Parents must bring an ID.

Starship Tattoo
4380 S. 76th, (414) 321-1336
starshiptattoo.com
Kids must be at least 8 to get their ears pierced at Starship. The cost is $35 for rings and $45 for small "barbells." The piercers at Starship use surgical needles, not guns, and parents must be present. Walk-ins are welcome.