Earlobe, single (ages 8+)
We love an asymmetrical look, whether you want one side as a first piercing or adding a third to just one side!
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Initial piercing is performed with an oversized 2-piece stud (flat back + top) 18 gauge minimum.
The flat back should be downsized (change to a fitted flat back [$15] that is interchangeable with initial stud top) at 1-3mo into healing.
Fitted hoops can typically be worn at 3-5ish mo.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium flat back stud topped with:
- Titanium shapes or single gems is $60-95.
- Ornate titanium options is $95-150.
- 14k or 18k options is $95-500+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Earlobe, Pair (ages 8+)
First, second or third sets, even fourths with lucky lobes!
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Initial piercings are performed with an oversized 2-piece stud (flat back + top) 18 gauge minimum.
The flat backs should be downsized (change to fitted flat backs [$15ea] that is interchangeable with initial stud top) at 1-3mo into healing.
Fitted hoops can typically be worn at 3-5ish mo.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium flat back stud topped with:
- Titanium shapes or single gems are $120-190.
- Ornate titanium options are $190-300.
- 14k or 18k options is $210-100+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Earlobe, Stacked (ages 16+)
2 lobes piercings stacked vertically, yes!
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Initial piercings are performed with an oversized 2-piece stud (flat back + top) 18 gauge minimum, 16 gauge may be recommended for the top depending on anatomy.
The flat backs should be downsized (change to fitted flat backs [$15ea] that is interchangeable with initial stud top) at 1-3mo into healing.
Fitted hoops can typically be worn in the lower piercing at 3-5ish mo.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium flat back stud topped with:
- Titanium shapes or single gems are $120-190.
- Ornate titanium options are $190-300.
- 14k or 18k options is $210-100+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Large Gauge Lobe (age 18+)
8g (~3mm)- 2g (~6mm) single flared glass plugs
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Initial piercings are performed with a 8 gauge - 2 gauge single flared plug made of lead-free glass or high-polish stone rated 6+ on the Moh’s hardness scale. They are secured by a medical grade silicone o-ring on the back side. This style of jewelry is not the most secure so caution during the initial healing period is strongly recommended.
Future stretching (expanding plug size) shouldn’t be done inside the first 4-8 mo. depending on healing.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) is $110-145
Notes:
Starting at a larger guage can result in the piercing never fully closing/shrinking if jewlery is removed and will leave a more noticable scar.
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Helix, cartilage (age 13+)
Single upper ear piercinmg, for doubles and triples be sure to select add-ons
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Initial piercing is performed with an oversized 2-piece stud (flat back + top) 16 gauge minimum.
The flat back should be downsized (change to a fitted flat back [$15] that is interchangeable with initial stud top) at 1-3mo into healing.
Fitted hoops can typically be worn at 6ish mo.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium flat back stud topped with:
- Titanium shapes or single gems is $60-95.
- Ornate titanium options is $95-150.
- 14k or 18k options is $95-500+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Conch (age 16+)
Single piercing in the bowl of the ear
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Initial piercing is performed with an oversized 2-piece stud (flat back + top) 16-14 gauge minimum.
The flat back should be downsized (change to a fitted flat back [$15] that is interchangeable with initial stud top) at 1-3mo into healing.
Fitted hoops can typically be worn at 6ish mo.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium flat back stud topped with:
- Titanium shapes or single gems is $60-95.
- Ornate titanium options is $95-150.
- 14k or 18k options is $95-500+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Daith (ages 16+)
Deep piercing that passes through the ears innermost fold
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This piercing can be tricky to heal and can be finicky piercings!
Initial piercing performed with a ring (16 gauge minimum) that can be downsized (purchase a smaller ring $20+) if a more fitted look is desired at 4-7 months into healing.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium jewelry is $55-125+ solid 14k or 18k options start at $260+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Faux Rook (ages 16+)
Inner ear “through-and-through” piercing, giving the look of a floating rook piercing.
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A single through and through piercing giving the illusion of a floating rook.
Initial piercing is performed with an oversized 2-piece stud (flat back + top) 14 gauge minimum.
The flat back should be downsized (change to a fitted flat back [$15] that is interchangeable with initial stud top) at 1-3mo into healing.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium flat back stud topped with:
- Titanium shapes or single gems is $60-95.
- Ornate titanium options is $95-150.
- 14k or 18k options is $95-500+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Faux Snug (ages 16+)
2 piercings (mid cartilage and conch) to give the look of a snug
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Individual mid helix and conch piercings to give the look of a snug piercing! In general we don’t offer snug piercings as they often result in abscessing and infection. If anatomy were *just right* we may offer it.
Initial piercings are performed with an oversized 2-piece stud (flat back + top) 16 gauge minimum.
The flat backs should be downsized (change to fitted flat backs [$15ea] that is interchangeable with initial stud top) at 1-3mo into healing. A
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium flat back stud topped with:
- Titanium shapes or single gems are $130-190.
- Ornate titanium options are $190-300.
- 14k or 18k options is $210-100+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Flat, Deep Helix (ages 16+)
Deep in the upper ear cartilage, for doubles and triples be sure to select them as add-ons
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Initial piercing is performed with an oversized 2-piece stud (flat back + top) 14 gauge minimum.
The flat back should be downsized (change to a fitted flat back [$15] that is interchangeable with initial stud top) at 1-3mo into healing, a secondary downsize is often reccommended.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium flat back stud topped with:
- Titanium shapes or single gems is $60-95.
- Ornate titanium options is $95-150.
- 14k or 18k options is $95-500+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Forward Helix (ages 16+)
For doubles + triples be sure to request them as add-ons!
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Initial piercing is performed with an oversized 2-piece stud (flat back + top) 16 gauge (most often) minimum.
The flat back should be downsized (change to a fitted flat back [$15] that is interchangeable with initial stud top) at 1-3mo into healing.
Fitted hoops can typically be worn at 6ish mo.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium flat back stud topped with:
- Titanium shapes or single gems is $60-95.
- Ornate titanium options is $95-150.
- 14k or 18k options is $95-500+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Industrial (ages 18+)
2 horizontally oriented piercings (helix most common) bound by a single barbell.
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These piercings can be tricky to heal and tend to be finicky!
They are also anatomy dependent.
Initial piercing performed with an over-sized straight barbell (14 gauge minimum) that should be downsized (purchase shorter barbell shaft $25) at 2-6 months into healing.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium jewelry is $105-170+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12+ weeks minimum.
Orbital (ages 18+)
2 piercings bound by a single ring.
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(2 piercings bound by 1 ring, not a conch)
These piercings can be tricky to heal and tend to be finicky piercings!
They are also anatomy dependent.
Initial piercing performed with a Ring (16-14 gauge minimum depending on location)
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium jewelry is $85-170+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12+ weeks minimum.
Rook (ages 16+)
Upper ridge of the inner ear
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Initial piercing performed with an over-sized curved barbell (16 gauge minimum) that should be downsized (purchase shorter stud shaft $35) at 1-3 months into healing. Fitted Rings can often be worn at 6ish months into healing.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium jewelry is $80-135
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.
Tragus (ages 16+)
The nubby bit in front of the ear opening
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Initial piercing is performed with an oversized 2-piece stud (flat back + top) 16 gauge minimum.
The flat back should be downsized (change to a fitted flat back [$15] that is interchangeable with initial stud top) at 1-3mo into healing. A
Fitted hoops can typically be worn at 6ish mo.
Total cost per piercing (service + jewelry) with classic titanium flat back stud topped with:
- Titanium shapes or single gems is $60-95.
- Ornate titanium options is $95-150.
- 14k or 18k options is $95-500+
Notes:
Submerging fresh piercings while swimming should be avoided for 8-12 weeks minimum.