Piercer or jewellery shop
Gents - I know that in 2026 every self respecting man goes, or seems to go to a piercer to have his ears pierced.
However there are still countless ear piercing places (Claire's, jewellery shops, pharmacies) that continue to offer ear piercing usually with a single use cartridge. I had an ear pierced many years ago at a shopping centre and while the placement was terrible and the lady pierced me at an angle (she was on the phone - hello red flag!)
I am just curious as to where this community of like minded badasses stands. An earring at any cost, or is it genuinely a bad thing to go to the local shopping centre? People have been doing it for decades and for the most part - it works.
In particular I'm considering having a new installation as my lobe closed up completely. A Studex M200W ticks all the boxes and could be in place in a few hours. Piercers aren't so common in my neck of the woods.
Thanks for your feedback and debate in advance.