Piercing Guide

An earlobe piercing is a timeless choice and one of the most versatile ear piercings available. Positioned through the soft tissue of the earlobe, it suits a wide variety of jewellery styles, from simple everyday studs to elegant statement pieces.

Whether you’re getting your first piercing, creating stacked lobes or building an ear curation, earlobe piercings offer countless styling possibilities. Their classic placement makes them suitable for almost every personal style, allowing your jewellery collection to grow over time.

Children’s earlobe piercing is generally available from 8 years of age, with exceptions considered on an individual basis depending on the child’s maturity, understanding and ability to independently consent to the procedure. We use sterile, single-use piercing needles and take a calm, patient and age-appropriate approach, allowing your child time to understand the process and feel comfortable before proceeding.

Each child’s ears are assessed individually to determine appropriate placement and ensure the piercing is suitable for their anatomy. We believe a child’s first piercing should be a positive experience, and your child must be able to understand the procedure, communicate with their piercer and independently consent before we proceed.

If we feel a child is not ready, comfortable or able to independently consent to the procedure, we may postpone or decline the piercing. Our priority is ensuring every child has a safe and positive first piercing experience.

Our studio policy is limited to earlobe piercings for anyone under 15. Clients under 16 must attend with a parent or legal guardian and provide valid photo identification for both parties, along with proof of legal guardianship.

A helix piercing is placed through the outer rim of the upper ear, making it one of the most popular cartilage piercings. Its versatile placement suits a wide range of jewellery styles, from delicate studs to elegant hoops once fully healed.

Whether worn on its own, paired with additional helix piercings or combined with other ear piercings, a helix offers exceptional styling versatility. Its classic placement makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking to create a refined, personalised look that can grow alongside their jewellery collection.

A forward helix piercing is placed through the front edge of the upper ear, just above the tragus. Its delicate placement makes it a subtle yet eye-catching cartilage piercing, perfect for those who appreciate refined jewellery.

Whether worn as a single piercing or styled as a double or triple forward helix, it pairs beautifully with other ear piercings to create a balanced, personalised look. Its unique position makes it ideal for showcasing fine jewellery while adding elegance and dimension to the ear.

A flat piercing is placed through the broad, flat area of cartilage on the upper ear, making it one of the most versatile ear piercings for showcasing jewellery. Whether you prefer a delicate single piece or a bold statement design, a flat piercing offers exceptional styling versatility and is often chosen as a focal point within an ear curation.

Carefully positioned to suit your anatomy and jewellery choice, a flat piercing creates a balanced, elegant look while providing plenty of room for creative styling.

A conch piercing is placed through the central cartilage of the ear, creating a striking focal point with exceptional styling versatility. Whether you prefer a refined statement piece or something more intricate, the conch beautifully showcases a wide range of jewellery styles.

It can be worn as a standout feature or paired with other ear piercings to create a balanced, personalised look. Once fully healed, many people choose to style their conch piercing with a ring or add chains for an even more individual look. Its versatile placement makes it an excellent choice for those wanting to express their personal style through carefully selected jewellery.

A tragus piercing is placed through the small flap of cartilage at the entrance to the ear canal. This popular cartilage piercing offers a subtle yet stylish look, making it a favourite for both minimalist jewellery and layered ear styling.

Whether worn on its own or paired with other ear piercings, the tragus complements a wide range of jewellery styles, from simple gemstones to statement designs. Its classic placement makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking to add a refined, versatile piercing that reflects their personal style.

A hidden helix is one of the most unique ear piercings, creating the illusion of jewellery floating effortlessly beneath the rim of the ear.

From delicate floating diamonds to elegant cascading chains, this piercing offers beautiful styling possibilities while maintaining an understated, luxurious look.

If you love the look of a hidden helix but your anatomy isn’t suitable, a vertical helix may offer a similar aesthetic and is another beautiful option we’ll happily discuss during your appointment.

Once fully healed, your hidden helix can be styled with a wide range of jewellery, from minimalist pieces to statement designs, allowing your look to evolve over time.

A rook piercing is positioned within the inner ridge of the ear, creating a distinctive look that adds depth and character to the ear. Its tucked-away placement also helps protect it from everyday knocks and snags compared with many outer ear piercings, making it a popular choice for those looking for a unique yet practical cartilage piercing.

Once fully healed, your rook can be styled with a wide variety of decorative curved barbells. For a different look, many people also choose to wear a ring, transforming the appearance of the piercing while maintaining its distinctive character.

A faux rook piercing offers the look of a traditional rook piercing without passing through the thick ridge of cartilage. Instead, it’s placed through the flat cartilage above the rook, creating a similar aesthetic while offering even greater flexibility in jewellery choice.

The faux rook is ideal for people whose anatomy isn’t suited to a traditional rook, or for those wanting a unique piercing that sits beautifully within the ear. As it sits tucked away inside the ear, it’s generally less prone to everyday knocks than many outer ear piercings.

From the moment it’s pierced, a faux rook can be adorned with everything from delicate gemstones and nature-inspired designs to bold statement pieces, making it one of the most versatile piercings for creating a personalised look.

A daith piercing is placed through the innermost fold of cartilage just above the ear canal, creating a distinctive look that’s both elegant and eye-catching. Its unique placement makes it a popular choice for those looking for something a little different while adding balance and character to the ear.

Once fully healed, many people choose to change their jewellery to a decorative ring or clicker, allowing them to personalise their look with everything from simple, refined designs to intricate statement pieces.

An industrial piercing consists of two cartilage piercings connected by a single straight barbell, creating one of the most striking and recognisable ear piercings. Running across the upper ear, it offers a bold, contemporary look while remaining timeless in style.

Because industrial piercings rely heavily on individual ear anatomy, not everyone is a suitable candidate. During your appointment, we’ll carefully assess your ear anatomy to determine whether an industrial piercing is suitable. We’ll only perform this piercing when it can be done safely and has the best chance of healing successfully.

Once fully healed, your industrial can be personalised with a wide variety of straight barbells, from sleek minimalist designs to decorative styles that reflect your individual taste.

A transverse lobe piercing passes horizontally through the earlobe rather than from front to back, creating a distinctive look unlike any other ear piercing. Its unique placement makes it an eye-catching choice for those looking for something truly different while maintaining an elegant, contemporary appearance.

Because a transverse lobe piercing is highly anatomy dependent, not everyone is a suitable candidate. During your appointment, we’ll carefully assess your earlobe anatomy to determine whether this piercing is the right option for you.

Unlike a traditional lobe piercing, a transverse lobe creates a unique visual effect, making it an excellent choice for those wanting a distinctive piercing that’s rarely seen.

A nostril piercing is one of the most popular and versatile facial piercings, offering a timeless look that suits almost every personal style. Positioned through the side of the nose, it can be as subtle or as bold as you choose, making it a favourite for both minimalist jewellery and statement designs.

Whether you prefer a delicate gemstone, an intricate solid gold piece or, once fully healed, a classic ring, a nostril piercing offers a wide range to personalise your look. Its flattering placement makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their features with beautifully crafted jewellery.

A septum piercing is placed through the soft tissue just beneath the nasal septum, creating a bold yet versatile look. Despite its striking appearance, a correctly placed septum piercing is often more comfortable than many people expect and can suit a wide range of personal styles.

From a simple, minimalist ring to ornate solid gold designs, septum jewellery offers endless styling possibilities. Whether you prefer a subtle everyday look or a statement piece, a septum piercing can easily be customised to reflect your individual style.

A bridge piercing is placed horizontally through the tissue across the upper bridge of the nose, between the eyes. Its central placement draws attention to the eyes and creates a clean, symmetrical look.

Bridge piercings can be styled with simple, minimalist jewellery or more detailed solid gold designs. From understated everyday pieces to something more decorative, the jewellery can be chosen to complement your features and personal style.

An eyebrow piercing is placed through the tissue of the eyebrow, creating a distinctive facial piercing that can range from subtle and understated to bold and eye-catching. As eyebrow anatomy varies from person to person, suitability and placement are assessed individually to ensure the piercing is appropriate for your anatomy.

Whether you prefer a simple curved barbell with delicate gemstones or a more decorative design, an eyebrow piercing offers plenty of options for creating a look that’s uniquely yours. It can be worn on its own or paired with other facial piercings for a more distinctive aesthetic.

A lip piercing is placed through the tissue of the lip and can be positioned centrally or to the side, depending on your anatomy and desired look. It can be worn as a single piercing or paired with additional lip piercings for a more balanced or distinctive aesthetic.

Whether you prefer a simple gemstone, a classic ball or a more detailed solid gold piece, a lip piercing offers a wide range of options to personalise your look. Its versatile placement makes it easy to create a style that suits your individual features and jewellery goals.

A vertical labret is placed vertically through the centre of the lower lip, with both ends of the jewellery visible externally. Its distinctive placement creates a clean, balanced look while offering a unique alternative to a traditional lip or labret piercing.

Whether you prefer simple jewellery or a more decorative design, a vertical labret can be personalised to complement your features and individual style. As the piercing sits entirely outside the mouth, it offers a different placement from a traditional labret.

A philtrum piercing, commonly known as a Medusa piercing, is placed through the centre of the upper lip, directly beneath the base of the nose and aligned with the Cupid’s bow. Its central placement creates a balanced and symmetrical look, making it a distinctive choice for those wanting to draw attention to the natural shape of their lips.

Whether you prefer a delicate gemstone or a more decorative solid gold design, a philtrum piercing can be styled to complement your features and personal aesthetic. Its central position also makes it a beautiful addition to a collection of facial piercings.

A tongue piercing is placed vertically through the centre of the tongue, creating a classic and distinctive oral piercing. Its placement can be both bold and discreet, with the jewellery visible when speaking, smiling or intentionally showing it.

Tongue piercings are typically styled with a simple barbell, with jewellery length selected to accommodate initial swelling and then downsized once the swelling has settled. Placement is assessed individually to ensure the piercing is suitable for your anatomy.

A Monroe piercing is placed through the upper lip, positioned to one side to create the appearance of a beauty mark. Its placement gives a subtle yet distinctive look and can complement your features and other facial piercings.

A Monroe piercing can be styled with simple jewellery for a minimal look or incorporated into a curated facial piercing collection. Placement is assessed individually to suit your anatomy and achieve balanced jewellery positioning.

A nipple piercing is placed through the nipple and can be performed as a single piercing or as a symmetrical pair. Placement is carefully assessed according to your individual anatomy to ensure the jewellery sits correctly and comfortably.

For many clients, nipple piercings are a personal and empowering choice, whether you’re celebrating your body, expressing your individuality or simply choosing jewellery that makes you feel confident. From classic titanium to decorative solid gold designs, your jewellery can be selected to complement your personal style.

A navel piercing, also known as a belly button piercing, is placed through the tissue surrounding the belly button, with placement and jewellery selection carefully assessed according to your individual anatomy. Not every navel is suited to a navel piercing, which is why an anatomy assessment is an important part of determining whether the piercing is suitable and which placement, if any, is appropriate.

Depending on your individual anatomy, a traditional navel piercing or floating navel may be considered. These are different placements with different anatomical requirements, and suitability is assessed individually rather than assuming one option will work for everyone.

Whether you’re looking for a classic navel piercing or a more decorative jewellery style, your jewellery can be selected to complement your anatomy and personal aesthetic.

Surface and dermal piercings offer a unique way to wear jewellery in areas of the body that aren’t suited to traditional piercings. We offer a selection of surface and dermal placements, including facial placements, sternum, back dimples and collarbones.

Because these piercings are highly anatomy dependent, not every placement is suitable for every person. During your appointment, we’ll assess the area, discuss your desired placement and jewellery, and determine whether the piercing is appropriate for your anatomy and lifestyle.

It’s important to understand that surface and dermal piercings are generally considered long-term temporary piercings. Unlike many traditional piercings, they may eventually migrate or reject as the body naturally attempts to push the jewellery towards the surface. How long they last varies considerably between individuals and placement.