Oh, and my university roommate bought her cartilage pierced at Claires and received a rip-roaring infection. Her whole ear turned bright red and was covered with purulent blisters. Her doc explained there was an opportunity it will turn black. It didn't, but still. Will never get pierced there again. PS: https://felixictlb.sharebyblog.com/31715813/howl-earring-an-overview