These Glossier-style Gen Z piercing studios are steering the earscape trend

Bubbers believes that presentation norms have changed, and Gen Z and millennials are looking for ways to uniquely express their identities. “Ear piercings are no longer simply decorative, but are now looked at as a way to say something about yourself that can easily change over time, unlike a tattoo.” While the way we feel and who we want to be mig... See more

“Piercings are technically considered a body modification, and we are in such a time of cultural unrest and turmoil, there's solace in owning the right to one's image and having control over one's body,” Spradlin believes. “Sure it's not a completely radical act, but almost a form of self-care in a way, which would explain the demand for a safer an... See more

While creative expression is a priority for these companies, safety is also a top concern since, after all, a piercing is a small medical procedure and piercing infections are incredibly common. With this in mind, Studs piercers prep and pierce customers with an autoclave-sterilised single-use needle... Plus you can sign up to receive tips via text... See more