I had both my ears periced at home by a friend the old fashioned way.
1. We used ice to numb my ears completely
2. We got a piece of potato, a needle, and thread
3. Place the potato wedge behind the ear and mark where the holes go
4. Use the need to perice the ears
5. String the thread through to keep the holes open
6. Clean with peroxide and put earrings in
That's how you do it the old fashioned way. I have four pericings on each ear. Three in the lobe and one in the upper shell. Never had an infection or any complications. I did it ONCE at Claire's and they got infected. I never went back there again to buy jewelry. I buy my stuff on-line now.
My next task is to get a tattoo of this over my heart to show my devotion and love for Gazette.