Conch
The conch will dominate 2025, says Roze Rahim DeJesus, a piercer at Nine Moons Piercing in New York City. Year after year, the cartilage piercing—which Rihanna and Kylie Jenner have both added to their ears—has proved to be popular, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. "It’s a piercing that looks great on anyone, and a majority of people have the anatomy for it," explains DeJesus.
The conch is particularly easy to style, she adds: "I have noticed people are interested in getting larger pieces of jewelry in their ears, and the conch has a lot of surface area to put those bigger pieces in." DeJesus also foresees people updating the look for 2025 with chains instead of the usual ring or stand-alone stud. "The chain will give the illusion of a ring," she notes, "while also having a statement stud [going through the actual hole]."
Stacked Lobe
The stacked lobe, a piercing placed above another on the earlobe, is taking over piercing studios from coast to coast: Both Brian Keith Thompson, owner and piercer at Body Electric Tattoo in Los Angeles, and Starr Ellis, owner and piercer at Nine Moons Piercing in New York City, are seeing more requests for this look in their shops.
Adding a stacked lobe is an easy way to update an existing ear curation. "We are still seeing a lot of clients sprucing up their old, misplaced, or random-feeling earlobe piercings by adding and stacking," says Ellis. "This can really bring an intentional and cohesive look to a wonky piercing."
High Lobe
Not sure what to get after your second (third… fourth…) lobe piercing? Why not another lobe piercing? "I have noticed an influx in high-lobe piercings," says DeJesus. "It’s usually placed in a little nook in the ear that is a transitional area between the lobe and cartilage."
Hidden Helix
Robbie Milian, a piercer at Refinery7 in New York City, predicts that unique helix piercings, particularly the hidden helix, will become more popular in 2025. Milian says the hidden helix "allows for larger jewelry pieces and pairs nicely with the consistently favored forward helix, rook, daith, and conch piercings."
Conclusion
Piercing trends are constantly evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for body modification enthusiasts. From the conch to the stacked lobe, the high lobe, and the hidden helix, there are plenty of new and exciting options to consider. Whether you’re a seasoned piercee or looking to make your first foray into the world of body modification, there’s never been a better time to get pierced.
FAQs
Q: What is the conch piercing?
A: The conch piercing is a type of ear piercing that is placed on the outer rim of the ear, near the earlobe.
Q: What is a stacked lobe piercing?
A: A stacked lobe piercing is a type of piercing that is placed above another piercing on the earlobe.
Q: Why is the high lobe piercing popular?
A: The high lobe piercing is popular because it allows for a unique and creative way to add to an existing ear curation.
Q: What is a hidden helix piercing?
A: A hidden helix piercing is a type of piercing that is placed on the inner rim of the ear, hidden from view.