Look at your ears to determine where you want your piercing. The most common location for ear piercings is straight through the earlobe, but you can also pierce the cartilage, such as on the upper ear.
Find a shop that is certified by the Association of Professional Piercers. This is your assurance that the piercers are properly trained in correct placement and avoiding cross-contamination.
Show your piercer the spot on your ear that you want pierced, and listen to his/her suggestions for placement.
Take deep, slow breaths as your piercer cleans your ear and prepares the tools and jewelry. The more you can calm yourself and steady your breath, the easier the procedure will be. Continue breathing slowly and steadily as your piercer inserts the needle and jewelry.
Listen to your piercer's after-care instructions, which should involve saline soaks and cleaning your piercings with antibacterial soap. Following the exact procedure will ensure that your piercings heal quickly and correctly.