A quick reference to the piercings we perform most often. Placement names describe a specific part of your anatomy — and because every ear and body is different, the right options for you are best confirmed in a consultation.
- LobeEar
- The soft, fleshy lower part of the ear. It's the most common and most straightforward piercing, with no cartilage involved, and typically heals in around 6–9 months.
- HelixEar
- A cartilage piercing through the curved outer rim of the upper ear. A popular, versatile placement that suits studs and rings alike; cartilage piercings usually take 9–18 months to heal fully.
- Forward HelixEar
- A cartilage piercing at the very front of the upper ear, where the rim meets the side of the head just above the tragus. Often done as a single, double or triple to create a cluster.
- FlatEar
- A cartilage piercing through the broad, flat area of the upper ear between the outer helix rim and the inner ridge. A favourite for decorative studs when building a curated ear.
- TragusEar
- A cartilage piercing through the small flap of tissue that projects over the opening of the ear canal. Placement depends heavily on individual anatomy.
- DaithEar
- A piercing through the innermost fold of cartilage (the crus of the helix), just above the ear canal. Usually worn with a ring that hugs the fold.
- ConchEar
- A cartilage piercing through the large, bowl-shaped centre of the ear. An inner conch sits nearer the ear canal and can take a stud or ring; an outer conch sits higher toward the rim.
- RookEar
- A cartilage piercing through the fold of the antihelix in the upper inner ear, sitting above the daith. A curved barbell is the usual initial jewellery.
- SnugEar
- A cartilage piercing through the antihelix — the inner ridge running roughly parallel to the outer rim. It's a shallow, anatomy-dependent placement and one of the more demanding to heal.
- IndustrialEar
- Two cartilage piercings in the upper ear (classically a helix and a forward-facing point) joined by a single straight barbell. Both holes must heal together, so precise placement is essential.
- NostrilFace
- A piercing through the soft tissue of the side of the nose. Worn with a stud or ring, it typically heals in around 6–9 months.
- SeptumFace
- A piercing through the thin strip of soft tissue between the nostrils (the 'sweet spot') rather than the hard cartilage itself. A ring or clicker can be flipped up and hidden if needed.
- Lip / LabretMouth
- A labret sits centrally just below the lower lip. 'Lip' piercings more broadly cover placements around the mouth — such as the labret, Medusa (philtrum) and Monroe — worn with a flat-back stud.
- TongueMouth
- Usually a single vertical piercing through the centre of the tongue, fitted with a longer barbell at first to allow for swelling before being downsized.
- NavelBody
- Commonly called a belly-button piercing, this passes through the upper rim of the navel. Suitability depends on the shape of your navel, and it typically heals in 9–12 months.
- NippleBody
- A piercing through the base of the nipple, usually fitted with a straight barbell or ring. Healing takes time and patience, generally in the region of 9–12 months.
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