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Best Places For Ear Piercings In Chicago

By Angela Hazen

Sure there are some cute clip-on earrings out there, but what do you do when you find the perfect pair that can only work with pierced ears? You may just want to run out and get them pierced. If you're nervous about this procedure, all you need to do is visit friendly professionals that use sterile, hygienic tools in a comfortable environment. In the Chicago area, there are plenty of places to choose from to get your ears pierced, from spas to shopping malls. Here are some of the best places to choose from to get fresh, hygienic ear piercings.

Chi Town Tattoos
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Chi Town Tattoo
5056 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 283-8696
www.chitowntattoos.com

Even if you have no desire to get a tattoo, you can still find a reason to go to Chi Town Tattoo on Lawrence because this spot does ear piercings as well. Don't be intimidated by the staff. They are experts and their professionalism is what makes Chi Town so popular. Expect a clean, hygienic experience and to go home happy with your new ear piercings. When your friends ask where you got your ears pierced, you can say you got them done at Chi Town.

Streeterville Pediatrics
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Streeterville Pediatrics
233 E. Erie St., Suite 304
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-1480
www.streetervillepediatrics.com

If you are a cautious parent or guardian with a young one who wants to gets their ears pierced, where should you go to become a bit more comfortable with the procedure? Try out Streeterville Pediatrics on Erie. Not only can ear piercings be done under a doctor's care, but you can be allowed to feel like the protective parent you are. Streeterville Pediatrics cares for young people 21 and under, so ever bigger kids can get the care they need.

Deborah Davis Day Spa
131 N. Addison Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4111
www.dddayspa.com

Enjoy getting your ears pierced at this very stylish spa. Deborah Davis Day Spa in Elmhurst is a great place to spend some time getting clean ear piercings. The friendly staff and comfortable setting will make even the most nervous client feel relaxed. The spa is also located in a convenient area. You'll be leaving there wondering why it took you so long to get the piercings done. And after visiting Deborah Davis Spa, you will likely want to come back again to try some of the additional spa services.

Bead World
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Bead World
8 S. Brockway St.
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 776-2323
www.beadworldbeads.com

Bead World in Palatine is known for its beautiful and unique jewelry, but it is also known for very good ear piercings. Try out the experts at Bead World for your first ear-piercing experience or add additional piercings to those you have already. Bead World also sells jewelry with beads and stones from different parts of the world, including Swarovski Crystals. Once you get your ears pierced, you should pick up a brand new pair of earrings to show off your new look.

A La Mode Hair Design
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A La Mode Hair Design
3417 Dempster St.
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 679-0255
www.alamodehairdesign.com

Looking for affordable ear piercing in the North Shore area? Look no further than A La Mode Hair Design. A friendly, helpful staff awaits to ensure you are happy with your ear piercings. Don't forget to look at the handbags and jewelry in the boutique. You just may find a beautiful new pair of earrings to add to your collection. A visit to A La Mode may change where you get beautiful in the Chicago area.

Angela Hazen lives in Oak Park, IL. She has worked as a model in Chicago and studied broadcast journalism at Columbia College Chicago. She has traveled to Europe on several occasions, and keeps her readers up to date with local and international style, shopping, fashion and beauty trends. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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