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.
EARSCAPE
YOUR WAY
SUP(EAR)IOR PRICING
One Piercing
$35
Two Piercings
$50
Jewelry Change
$15
Piercing Jewelry
$30-180
OUR PIERCING JEWELRY
Why we love our jewelry
STUDSPO
Here are some of our signature piercing looks.
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
Sunday - Wednesday 12pm ~ 7pm
Thursday - Saturday 12pm ~ 8pm
More locations coming soon! Sign up for our newsletter for updates on new locations.
APRÉS PIERCE
How to take care of your sweet new studs
COMMON PIERCING QUESTIONS
PIERCING PRACTICES
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What type of piercings do you do?
You can see all our options on our piercing page here.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 :)
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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.
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Does Studs do body piercings?
Nope - we’re all ears for now!
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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.
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Who are your piercers/how are they trained/are they certified?
All of our piercers have been piercing for at many years and are certified in blood-borne pathogens and CPR. You can read more about them here!
AFTERCARE
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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.
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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!
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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
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Do you take appointments? Do you take walk-ins?
Yes! We take appointments every day from 12-4pm; you can schedule one here. We are walk-ins only every day from 4pm-close, and run a waitlist starting at 4pm. The waitlist is first come, first-served, and on busy days, lines for the waitlist can start at 3pm. We run the waitlist like a restaurant! Wait times can range from five minutes to three hours, and we’ll take your information and text you when we’re ready for you. Walk around, have a matcha, and hang with some of our favorite neighbors.
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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.
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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.