STRESS-FREE EAR PIERCINGS

Safe, clean, curated needle piercings done by professionals, with earrings and earscapes to suit all of your personalities.

Our 12 Prince St. and Hudson Yards locations are open by appointment only.

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THE HOLE PICTURE

Custom Consultation

Not sure what you want? We'll help you decide, and advise on where to get the piercing, plan your future earscape, and answer any questions.

Healthy, Gun-Free Piercing

Our piercer will prep & pierce you with an autoclave-sterilized single-use needle. This process is leaps & bounds better than piercing guns. All of our piercing jewelry is made of implant-grade metals, with flat-back labrets.

An Earbar for Earscaping

You did it, Stud! Congratulate yourself, take a selfie, and start scaping at the earbar. We've got hoops, huggies, studs, charms, and featured designers.

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EARSCAPE®
YOUR WAY

Whether you're getting a single lobe or looking for a stacked ear, our piercers will help you plan your earscape start to finish, and can advise on what piercings and jewelry will work best with your specific anatomy.

We only pierce ears, and for safety and healing purposes, we do up to two piercings at a time.

SUP(EAR)IOR PRICING

The total cost of your piercing will be service price + jewelry price + tax. No surprises.

One Piercing

$35

Two Piercings

$50

Jewelry Change

$15

Piercing Jewelry

$30-300

OUR PIERCING JEWELRY

We pierce with Studs jewelry only, available for purchase only in-store. Choose from a wide assortment of flat back labret studs and seam rings made with implant-grade materials.

Prices range from $30-300.

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STUDSPO

Here are some of our signature piercing looks.

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Studs Snakebite

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Studs Snakebite

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Rook

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Flat Helix

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Hoop Dreams

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Full Frontal

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Constellation

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Bermuda Triangle

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All the Way Up

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LOCATIONS

Whether you need a new ear piercing or just want to upgrade your earring game, we've got you covered.

Nolita

12 Prince St., New York, NY 10012

 

Business Hours:

Monday & Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday - Sunday 11AM ~ 7PM

We are open by appointment only.

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Hudson Yards

20 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10010

 

Business Hours:

Monday - Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday - Sunday 11AM ~ 7PM

We are open by appointment only.

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STUDS COVID-19 PRACTICES

Studs already follows strict regulations and medical-grade cleaning and sterilization processes but we will be making changes to ensure the safety of our employees and customers. We will be monitoring the CDC and state guidelines carefully and will update our safety protocol accordingly.

  • Heightened cleaning procedures

    Heightened cleaning procedures

    We are using disinfectant known to kill viruses like COVID-19 and will be cleaning the store from top to bottom more frequently. We will be disinfecting high touch and common areas surfaces on the retail floor throughout the day. We will continue to sanitize the piercing room after every appointment. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout our stores.

  • Temperature checks

    Temperature checks

    We’ll take your temperature with a contactless thermometer. If you’re feeling feverish before your appointment we ask that you come visit us when you’re feeling healthy. If you have a temperature above 100.4°F we will refuse entry and your credit card will be charged the full cost of the service.

  • Employee screenings and safety

    Employee screenings and safety

    We will provide our team with masks for commutes, hand sanitizer, gloves and conduct daily temperature checks. We will be following the Phase 3 New York guidelines around employee COVID testing.

  • Masks provided

    Masks provided

    We require masks in the store and during your piercing appointment. If you forgot to bring your own, we’ll provide you with one. According to New York State piercing guidelines during COVID you will need to keep your mask on during your piercing. Don’t worry, our piercers can work around your mask!

  • Social distancing and appointments only

    Social distancing and appointments only

    In order to ensure social distancing and the safety of our team and customers, Studs will be appointment-only. You can book your appointment here. We will not be accepting walk-ins at this time.

  • Party Size

    Party Size

    You can book up to two people in a piercing appointment. We can only allow those who are getting pierced into the store and one person in the piercing room at a time. Guardians wearing masks will be permitted in the piercing room.

  • Piercing equipment

    Piercing equipment

    All of our equipment is either single use or thoroughly sanitized. We’ll pierce you with an autoclave-sterilized single-use needle. All of our piercing jewelry is made of implant-grade metals, with flat-back labrets.

  • Enhanced PPE

    Enhanced PPE

    Our piercers wear surgical masks, gloves, and for enhanced protection, face shields or goggles.

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APRÉS PIERCE

How to take care of your sweet new studs

  • Healing Time

    Healing Time

    Healing timelines vary, but generally lobes take 2 months, everything else 3-12+

  • Keep It Clean

    Keep It Clean

    Squirt saline or run water over the front and back of your piercing 1-2 times daily, but don’t over do it!

  • Stay Dry(ish)

    Stay Dry(ish)

    Don’t submerge your stud in water for 2 weeks. No pools, baths, oceans, etc.

  • Don't Freak Out

    Don't Freak Out

    Bleeding, swelling, tenderness, itching, soreness, bruises, and crusties are normal.

  • No Snags

    No Snags

    Watch out for towels, scarves, and hair – they can snag and pull out your stud!

  • The Big Nos

    The Big Nos

    Don’t twist or rotate your piercing or clean with anything more serious than saline.

  • Sleep Smart

    Sleep Smart

    Sleeping on your piercing while it heals will cause irritation and extra swelling.

  • Is It Ready?

    Is It Ready?

    No discharge, swelling, redness, flaking, or soreness means you’re healed! Time to swap your stud.

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COMMON PIERCING QUESTIONS

PIERCING PRACTICES

  • What type of piercings do you do?

    You can see all our options on our piercing page here.

  • Do you pierce with needles or guns?

    We pierce with single-use needles – never guns! All of our materials and jewelry are sterilized in a medical-grade statim sterilizing machine.

  • What is your piercing jewelry made of?

    All of our piercing jewelry is made of high-quality, implant-grade metals: surgical steel, titanium, or 14k gold.   All of our piercing jewelry is hypoallergenic, as is some of our non-piercing jewelry (any sterling silver options). If you have a nickel allergy you’ll want to choose one of our titanium or 14k gold pieces.

  • How many piercings can I get at once?

    For safety reasons and optimal healing, we allow you to get up to two piercings at once.

  • What jewelry can I get pierced with?

    Great question! Fashion and piercing jewelry differ in their construction and materials, and piercing jewelry is optimized for safety and healing for your new holes! All of our piercing jewelry is made of high-quality, implant-grade metals: surgical steel, titanium, or 14k gold, and are on flat-backed labrets which are best for healing. We never pierce with butterfly-back earrings as these are not as safe for the piercing or healing process. Our piercing jewelry is only available in-stores, but some of our piercing styles are also available as fashion studs!

    For safety and healing purposes, we only pierce with Studs piercing jewelry – but we have plenty of options! There’s something for everyone :)

  • How much will it cost?

    The piercing service is a flat $35 fee for a single piercing, and $50 for any two piercings. The piercing jewelry is a separate cost and ranges from $30-$180. You can see our options here.

  • Does Studs do body piercings?

    Nope - we’re all ears for now!

  • How old do I have to be to get pierced at Studs?

    We pierce ages 8 and up. If you are under 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian present. We ID everyone, no matter what, and legal guardians will be asked to present an ID. Acceptable forms of ID include a government-issued ID, a driver's license, or a passport.

  • Who are your piercers/how are they trained/are they certified?

    All of our piercers have been piercing for many years and are certified in blood-borne pathogens and CPR. You can read more about them here!

AFTERCARE

  • How do I take care of my piercing? How long will my piercing take to heal?

    Healing timelines vary based on your specific piercing and your body. Typically, ear lobe piercings take around 2 months, while upper or inner ear piercings take between 3-12 months to heal. It’s important to clean the front and back of your piercing a few times daily with saline spray. Read our full guide to taking care of your piercing here.

  • I think my piercing might be infected. What’s normal? What should I do?

    After a piercing, it's normal to experience slight bleeding, swelling, tenderness, itching, bruising, or soreness. As your piercing begins to heal you may also experience “crusties” around your piercing, as new skin cells are beginning to form. This typically lasts only a few weeks. If you experience any symptoms such as: fever, area warm to the touch, pain that is throbbing and spreading, burning or extreme pain, or any symptoms that seem to be getting progressively worse, we recommend you see a doctor as soon as possible. We’re more than happy to have you come back in to the Studio and have a piercer take a look if you have any concerns!

  • How do I remove my jewelry once it’s healed?

    The way you remove the earring depends on the type of piercing earring you have.

    Threaded: Hold the post with your index finger and thumb, then lightly rotate it to the left, delicately unscrewing the back until it separates from the front.

    Push Pin Earring: Grasp the back of the earring with your index finger and thumb. Pull outward on the earring back while slowly increasing the pressure until it loosens and the earring comes undone.

    Fixed Bead and Seamless Hoop: Move the hoop’s hinge out from the earring hole towards the bottom of your lobe. Once the connection point is outside of your ear, gently grasp each side of the clicker and pull apart, taking care to not snag the earring. 

    Captive Fixed Bead Ring: Hold the end of the hoop that is fixed to the bead with your index finger, then use your other hand to gently bend the ring.

BOOKINGS AND EVENTS

  • Do you take appointments? Do you take walk-ins?

    Our 12 Prince St. and Hudson Yards locations are open by appointment only. No walk-ins are accepted at the moment. 

  • How do I get in touch with the store?

    Email us at heystud@studs.com and we'll get you taken care of! We typically respond within 24 hours.

  • Do you do group bookings? What about events?

    Yes! Email us at heystud@studs.com with your inquiry, and we’ll direct you to the right person.

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