Claire's stores are closing across Oregon. If you're in NE Portland, OR and looking for safe professional ear piercing for your kids, Multnomah Body Piercing in Gresham is 20 minutes from NE Portland.
Claire's Closed — We're the Safe Professional Alternative
Multnomah Body Piercing has been safely piercing children's ears in Gresham for over 50 years. We were here before Claire's. We'll be here long after.
Oregon's Original Piercing Family — three generations of licensed piercers. Our founder was among Oregon's first licensed piercers.
Why We're Better Than Claire's Ever Was
| Claire's (when open) | Multnomah Body Piercing |
|---|---|
| Piercing guns — can't be sterilized | Sterile single-use needles only |
| Blunt force trauma to tissue | Clean cut — faster healing |
| Mystery metal earrings | Implant-grade titanium |
| Minimum age restrictions varied | All ages including babies |
| Mall kiosk environment | Professional piercing studio |
| Minimum training | 50+ years experience |
Needles vs Guns — Why It Matters for Kids
A piercing gun works by blunt force — it punches jewelry through the earlobe using pressure. This causes tissue trauma, slower healing, higher risk of infection and irritation bumps. Needles cut cleanly, creating less trauma, faster healing, and lower complication rates.
For kids especially, the faster healing means less discomfort during the healing period.
Implant-Grade Titanium for Sensitive Ears
Many children are sensitive to nickel. Claire's earrings and most gun-piercing starters contain nickel. We use implant-grade titanium — the same material used in surgical implants. Zero nickel. Zero reaction.
What to Bring
- Parent or legal guardian must be present for all minors
- Photo ID for the parent/guardian
- School ID, birth certificate, or government ID for the minor
- That's it — we handle everything else
All Ages Welcome
From babies to teens. We adjust our approach to each age group and have experience making the experience calm and fast for children.
Location & Hours
Multnomah Body Piercing
52 NE Division St, Gresham, OR (across from Gresham High School)
Right across from Gresham High School. Easy parking. Walk right in.
Hours: Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat 12PM–6PM
Phone: (503) 669-4191
4.9 stars · 312 Google reviews
Serving NE Portland, OR. Se Habla Español. Oregon's original piercing family since 1974.
