Piercing guide
Piercing age requirements.
Minimum ages for common piercings at XS. Some piercings may require valid photo ID, parental consent, or an in-studio assessment.
| Area | Piercing | Minimum age |
|---|---|---|
| Ears | LobesChild must be able to communicate and understand the piercing. | 5+ |
| Ears | Cartilage | 14+ |
| Ears | IndustrialMust already have another cartilage piercing. | 16+ |
| Ears | Conch | 14+ |
| Ears | Rook | 16+ |
| Nose | Nostril | 14+ |
| Nose | Septum | 14+ |
| Nose | Bridge | 18+ |
| Nose | High Nostril | 18+ |
| Eyebrow & Oral | Eyebrow | 16+ |
| Eyebrow & Oral | Lip / Contour | 16+ |
| Eyebrow & Oral | Tongue | 16+ |
| Eyebrow & Oral | Venom | 18+ |
| Eyebrow & Oral | Smiley / Web | 18+ |
| Eyebrow & Oral | Labret | 16+ |
| Eyebrow & Oral | Monroe | 16+ |
| Body | Navel | 16+ |
| Body | Nipple | 18+ |
| Body | Dermal | 18+ |
| Body | Bindi | 18+ |
| Body | Back | 18+ |
| Body | Side | 18+ |
Requirements may vary depending on the piercing, anatomy, jewellery, and studio discretion. Contact your nearest XS location before visiting if you have questions.
Loyalty program
The XS Piercing Loyalty Card.
Every piercing earns you more. Pick up your free card at any XS studio — your first piercing is at regular price, and each visit after unlocks a bigger discount.
Tap the card to see the back.
Visit 1
Regular price
Visit 2
-$10 off
Visit 3
-$20 off
Visit 4
-$25 off
Visit 5
-$30 off
Visit 6
-$35 off
Piercings only — the loyalty card does not apply to tattoos. Available at all four XS studios: Westmount, Pointe-Claire, Terrebonne and Toronto.