I sorta just learned, well my grandma helped me learn how when I was around 6. So I guess a bit of both. And thank you!

Yea I’m sure you could start with those! Most people who’ve had their ears pierced for so long find out that the 16 is what their ear is. I’d also advise buying the taper kits that come with like one of three sizes (rather than two of each size, since you really only need one) saves money quite a bit! We sell them at Spencer’s
Well I don’t know your parents or how old you are or the reasons they won’t let you. But it’s always good to assure them that you can always go back to regular earrings and find photos of models with them cause then you’d show someone who has a job with them and just say that it’s a creative way that you want to express your self idk honestly haha it’s so much easier when you’re 18 and can do want with piercing.