Shop Policies & Frequently Asked Questions
This page covers kids lobe piercings, age policies for all piercings, bringing your own jewelry, cancelation and no-shows.
AGE & ID POLICIES
You must be 18 or older with valid government issued photo ID to get pierced at Melissa Reay Piercing & Jewelry without parental consent. You must be 18 or older with valid ID for nipple and genital piercings. No exceptions!
Minors 12 years old and older can get limited facial, oral, ear, and navel piercings at Melissa Reay Piercing & Jewelry, with a parent or legal guardian present and the following: 1) The minor must provide valid ID such as a birth certificate or care card 2) The parent accompanying them must provide a government issued photo ID.
Infants can get their earlobes pierced between 3 and 9 months of age by appointment only, and a consultation including baby and parent(s) must happen before the piercing appointment.
Minors ages 4 to 7 can get their earlobes pierced by appointment only, and a consultation including child and parent(s) must happen before the piercing appointment.
Minors 8 years old and older can get their earlobes pierced at Melissa Reay Piercing & Jewelry with a parent or legal guardian present. The parent or legal guardian must provide a valid, government issued photo ID and the minor's birth certificate or care card.
All initial piercings must be performed with new jewelry purchased at our store.
For procedures on minors, Melissa Reay Piercing & Jewelry requires that a parent or legal guardian be present in the piercing room.
If you have questions about your ID or our policies, please contact us at hello@melissathepiercer.com
Melissa Reay Piercing & Jewelry cannot pierce you if you are: taking the prescription drug Accutane, pregnant, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We also recommend not swimming for at least 6-8 weeks following any piercing procedure.
Before any procedure, we will consult with you about your individual anatomy. We may decline to perform certain piercings on you based on this anatomy consultation. It is very common that a client requesting a particular piercing does not possess the anatomy required to safely heal said piercing; we will do our best to suggest similar, alternative piercings that have a better chance of healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you pierce children's ear lobes? How do I book?
Thank you for considering us for your child’s first piercings! Please read through the age and ID policies. Consultations before piercings are required for all children under 8 years old. Depending on our schedule for the day, it is possible to have the piercings done the same day as the consultation.
Do you offer tandem ear piercing (both at the same time)?
Not currently, but that is something we would love to offer soon.
Can I bring jewelry I bought from somewhere else?
No. We do not perform fresh piercings with jewelry purchased from outside our studio. This policy exists to maintain quality and compliance with insurance policies, to maintain our piercers’ membership in the Association of Professional Piercers, and to ensure the safety of our clients. We will insert jewelry from elsewhere into a healed piercing, as long as it will fit comfortably, is made of a safe material, and can withstand a sterilization cycle without sustaining damage.
Can I get pierced with previously-worn jewelry?
If you purchased the jewelry from Melissa Reay Piercing & Jewelry we will inspect it and determine if it is suitable for a fresh piercing. Previously-worn jewelry needs to be disinfected and sterilized, so a processing fee will be applied. Please note that even when disinfected and sterilized it presents additional risks during healing. Once worn, jewelry is covered in an impossible-to-remove biofilm, which could lead to infection in a fresh piercing. Previously-worn jewelry is not suitable if it has any nicks or scratches on the wearable surface because they could harbor dangerous bacteria.
Can I bring friends/family with me into the piercing room?
Absolutely! This is your experience, and we want you to feel as happy and comfortable as possible.
Do you take walk-ins?
Sometimes! Give us a call or text ahead of time to see if we are in.
What should I do if I’m running late for my appointment?
Please contact 778-966-6568 as soon as possible to let us know. If you are 15 minutes late, we will charge a “no-call/no-show” fee of $25. This policy exists to ensure that we do not fall behind on every subsequent appointment. You also have the option to reschedule your appointment for a more convenient day/time. There is no fee for rescheduling, provided we are given at least one hour notice.
Where are you located?
Melissa Reay Piercing & Jewelry shares space with another business - The Purple Unicorn, in Sooke BC.
The address is Unit D - 2050 Townsend Rd, Sooke BC and there is plenty of parking in front of the building.