The types of ear piercings you choose for yourself can make or break the look. Back in the day, you could get one or two studs in your lobe or maybe a cartilage hoop to prove how edgy you were. But in 2024, multiple piercings have become as normal as your first-ever ones.
“Social media has made it easier to see what types of ear piercings are possible, and the unique, modern jewellery you can wear with them,” says Sam Hayler, lead piercer at London’s Astrid and Miyu jewellery shop and salon. “The fact that you don’t have to start with a plain silver ball helps when getting a piercing to mark a special event or birthday.”
According to Samantha Alvarado, RN, the director of nursing and education for Rowan Piercing Studio, there was a noticeable uptick in piercings—especially nontraditional ones—during the pandemic. “Because you couldn’t see what was under the mask, piercings became the new lipstick,” she explains.
Brands have started building their range of tiny hoop studs, and even cuffs that give the illusion of an extra piercing. Take for example Khushi Kapoor, who attended the Dior RTW show at Paris Fashion Week in September last year. Pairing the signature Dior earrings with her short white dress, she opted for chrome-toned earcuffs.
With so many options, choosing where to start can be overwhelming. We spoke to top piercing specialists about the coolest piercing trends to try this year. From tragus piercings to snakebites, scroll on for the earring trends that are about to be everywhere.
This article first appeared on glamour.com
