It is said that the average adult makes over30,000decisions a day.

Whether or not to have another cup of coffeesmall decision.

What piercing youll get next?

ear piercing trends on helix conch and lobe piercings

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It is, after all, a hole you intentionally poke into your body.

Choosing a piercingwhether its your first or 21stcan be daunting.

Thats why we spoke with professional piercers for their take on the biggest trends of 2025.

Conch piercing

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Adding a stacked lobe is an easy way to update an existing ear curation.

This can really bring an intentional and cohesive look to a wonky piercing.

Why not another lobe piercing?

Conch piercing with stud jewelry

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I have noticed an influx in high-lobe piercings, says DeJesus.

Rebecca Kuhne, a piercer at Studs, agrees.

The hidden helix is placed at the top of the ear, beneath its fold.

conch piercing with chain jewelry

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The goal is for the piercing site to be hidden under that curve, Kuhne explains.

Daith

The daith piercing is front-and-center for 2025.

In this instance, we discuss what will work and heal better with their individual ear shape.

stacked lobe piercing on upper lobe

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(This piercing requires a ring to prevent flipping and movement while healing.)

Many clients getear piercingswith the hope to switch to rings or hoops as their final look, she says.

With this placement, they can have that ring from the start.

stacked lobe piercing

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Non-traditional eyebrow

Milian and Ellis are seeing more requests for nontraditionaleyebrowpiercings in their shops.

Now shes seeing more requests for center and even horizontal eyebrow piercings.

Teens of the 90s and early aughts, rejoice!

stacked lobe piercings

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The belly-button piercing is seeing a resurgence, according to Milan and Ellis.

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high lobe piercing

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Hidden helix piercing

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hidden heilx piercing

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daith piercing

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daith piercing

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eyebrow piercing center placement

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eyebrow piercing above brows

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belly button piercing with blue crystal

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