Ear piercings — by licensed nurses only — at these new NJ studios

👂 NJ studios open, more coming
👂 All ear piercings by nurses
👂 Need-to-know NJ regulations

A new chain is open in New Jersey that offers ear piercings done by only licensed nurses, with its own hypoallergenic jewelry brand.

Rowan is "mom-founded and women-led," with studios in Princeton, Cherry Hill and in Closter.

There is also a Rowan location on the way at the Mall at Short Hills.

The services are for eight types of ear piercings — outer ear, including lobe, helix, mid helix, forward helix, flat, conch and tragus.

There are two methods for piercing, needle or device, and a few of the types require a needle.

It is important to know that in New Jersey, a child cannot just show up with peers for any type of piercing without a proper chaperone for each.

A parent or legal guardian must be present and must show proof of guardianship - such as a birth certificate, school registration or identification or passport.

In summer 2022, the state amended its rules for body art and ear-piercing facilities.

New Jersey officials say it was a safety issue, as piercings are invasive and could cause infections.

At Rowan piercing shops for the youngest customers there is also a requirement of one DTaP vaccine for children ages 5 and under.

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The company's website is very comprehensive, showing you the proper names for each type of ear piercing along with a general pricing guide for planning.

Here are the Rowan studios open or close to opening in New Jersey:

Palmer Square Princeton
63 Palmer Square W, Princeton, NJ 8542
Phone: 609-212-2865

Closter Plaza
63 Vervalen Street, Closter, NJ 07624
Phone: 201-297-7940

Cherry Hill Mall
2000 NJ-38 Suite 1012, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone: 856-903-4061

The Mall at Short Hills
1200 Morris Tpke B128, Short Hills, NJ 7087
Phone: 347-835-4289

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