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Belly Button Piercing Cost


How Much Does Belly Button Piercing Cost?

 
 average costTypical Cost: $25-$70 

A belly button, or naval, piercing is one of the most common types of piercings because it is easily concealable. Some historians date the practice back to the Egyptians, while in recent times, the practice gained popularity after an Aerosmith music video showed Alicia Silverstone getting her naval pierced. The belly button piercing is usually vertically positioned around the naval and typically takes less than six months to heal.

Typical costs:

  • Belly button piercings typically cost $25-$70, depending on whether the piercer includes the price of the jewelry in the total cost advertised. For example, Ice 9 Studio[1] , in Pittsburgh, Pa., charges $70 for a naval piercing that includes jewelry. Zebra Tattoo and Piercing[2] , located in the Bay Area in California, charges $25 for the piercing itself and the jewelry is priced at $15 and up.
What should be included:
  • The naval piercing should include the piercing itself, a piece of jewelry used in the piercing, and instructions for aftercare. Standard tongue piercings usually include either a nose stud or a nose ring as the jewelry.
Additional costs:
  • A 5%-15% gratuity for the piercer is considered standard.
  • A piercer might recommend after-care products for the nose piercing. H2Ocean[3] , a sea-salt based cleanser, costs $12 per 4 oz. can.
  • Naval piercing jewelry is readily available and reasonable inexpensive. Typically belly button piercing jewelry costs $10-$30 for most pieces, those with precious gems are likely to cost slightly more. For example, Claire's, the fashion accessory store, sells a variety of belly jewelry[4] for $10-$18 and several are in multi-piece sets.
Discounts:
  • Geographical areas where there is more competition among piercers typically have lower prices. Typically, larger cities with more piercers have lower prices than rural locations. But, finding the lowest price does not necessarily mean it will be the best service or the cleanest environment. When it comes to piercing, customers would be wise to place safety and cleanliness above finding the best deal.
  • Many piercing studios offer discounts on second or third piercings done in conjunction with the first. For example, Infinite Body Piercing[5] charges $30 for the first naval piercing and deducts $5 from the second $30 piercing.
Shopping for belly button piercing:
  • Piercing laws vary by state. The Association of Professional Piercers tracks legislation by state[6] . The association also provides a searchable database of members[7] .
  • Look for a piercer that operates in a clean environment. Certificates of membership or from local health departments might be posted on walls.
Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures.
 
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Navel Piercing
Amount: $20.00
Posted by: A1Curry in Westminster, CA.Posted: June 21st, 2019 05:06AM
Piercer: Sick Dogs Tattoo
Black Friday piercing special was $20 for all piercings + tip.
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Belly piercing
Amount: $30.00
Posted by: MDB in Pasadena, TX.Posted: May 6th, 2019 06:05PM
Piercer: You Pick It We Stick It
Cost me $30 in total for nose piercing and belly piercing. The jewelry was free/included in price
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Posted by: its whatever in rochester, MN.Posted: April 14th, 2019 03:04PM
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Amount: $50.00
Posted by: kenmarie in Camarillo, CA.Posted: December 31st, 2018 04:12PM
Piercer: Adrianna in Camarillo CA
Didn’t ask which piercing i wanted (color or size or anything) is day it hurt more than a couple of my tattoos though.
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Industrial
Amount: $50.00
Posted by: Maddie898 in Rock island, IL.Posted: November 21st, 2018 02:11PM
Piercer: O’tool Rock island, Illinois
Included piercing and started barbell
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Belly button piercing
Amount: $50.00
Posted by: Sandi Dobbs in JANESVILLE, WI.Posted: October 14th, 2018 06:10PM
Piercer: Alex
I think it was actually not that bad to get it done
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Belly button piercing
Amount: $20.00
Posted by: Siera hine in Nelsonville, OH.Posted: March 6th, 2017 04:03PM
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Amount: $10.00
Posted by: Alayna in Bowling Green, OH.Posted: February 18th, 2017 05:02PM
Piercer: Murder Ink
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Amount: $450.00
Posted by: a user in NY, NY.Posted: May 10th, 2016 04:05PM
Piercer: Broadway
Piericing was only 10 dollars but the white diamond was $440
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Navel peircing price
Amount: $25.00
Posted by: Lilster02 in Melbourne, Other.Posted: December 27th, 2015 05:12AM
Piercer: Essential Beauty
I paid $25 because I had bought my Jewelry from the piercing place which was $10 but I bought my cleaning supplies from a local pharmacy because it was cheaper, the reason it can get upto $50 is because obviously the piercing price, the ring, numbing cream/ spray (if needed), cleaning supplies, ect
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Belly button piercing
Amount: $50.00
Posted by: Pissed off girl in Florence, SC.Posted: November 3rd, 2015 06:11PM
Piercer: Head man
Never go here to get your belly button pierced. They didn't put mine deep enough and it messed up and ripped out while I was drying off after my shower.
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Belly button piercings
Amount: $40.00
Posted by: Lidija in Frederick, MD.Posted: August 29th, 2015 08:08PM
Piercer: Electric tattoo shop
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Belly Button Price
Amount: $10.00
Posted by: Jayde in Pasadena, TX.Posted: August 17th, 2015 06:08PM
Piercer: Sean
This guy was nice and eased my nervousness the shop was clean and I only paid 10 dollars with jewelry included
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belly piercing price
Amount: $10.00
Posted by: taya in 11575, NY.Posted: January 13th, 2015 04:01PM
Piercer: Broadway
I only payed ten dollars for my belly piercing
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External Resources:
  1.  ice9tattoo.com/services/body-piercing-price-list/
  2.  mrzebra.com/body-piercing/
  3.  h2oceanshop.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=aftercare
  4.  www.claires.com/store/us/the-goods/jewelry/cat1260174/jewelry/body-jewelry/belly-r...
  5.  www.infinitebody.com/prices.html
  6.  www.safepiercing.org/legislation_and_regulation.php
  7.  www.memberleap.com/members/directory/search_bootstrap.php?org_id=AOPP
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