Ear Piercings
Ear Lobe (Single / Double)
The most popular and gentlest piercing to start with, the ear lobe is soft tissue with good blood flow, which means it heals faster than any other ear placement typically within 6 to 8 weeks. We offer single lobe piercings as well as double lobe piercings for clients who want a stacked look. This is also the placement we recommend for first-time piercings and for children.
Cartilage / Helix / Forward Helix
Cartilage piercings sit on the firmer, upper part of the ear rather than the soft lobe, which means they take longer to heal and carry a slightly higher sensation during piercing. The helix is placed on the outer upper rim of the ear, while the forward helix sits closer to the face, on the cartilage nearest your cheek. These placements are popular for building a curated, stacked ear look over time.
Conch
The conch piercing sits in the wide, flat area in the middle of the ear, named for its shell-like shape. It can be pierced as an inner conch (closer to the ear canal) or an outer conch (closer to the helix), depending on your ear’s anatomy. Conch piercings work well with a stud or a hoop that wraps around the curve of the ear.
Tragus / Anti-Tragus
The tragus is the small flap of cartilage that sits directly in front of your ear canal, while the anti-tragus sits on the opposite side, just above the lobe. Both are subtle, sit close to the face, and are commonly styled with a flat-back stud or a small hoop. We take the time to assess your ear shape before piercing, since tragus and anti-tragus placement varies from person to person.
Daith / Snug
The daith piercing goes through the innermost fold of cartilage, right above the ear canal, and sits forward-facing so the jewelry is visible from the front. The snug piercing sits on the ridge of cartilage between the outer rim and the inner conch. Both require a precise read of your ear’s structure, which is why we always check your anatomy first to confirm these placements are right for you.
Industrial
An industrial piercing connects two piercings typically across the upper helix with a single straight barbell. It is one of the more involved ear piercings, requiring careful alignment of both entry points so the bar sits comfortably and evenly. This placement takes longer to heal than a single piercing and needs consistent aftercare throughout.
