Piercing guides
LOBE PIERCING GUIDE
This piercing guide covers everything you need to know about lobe piercings including recommended jewellery types, size guides, materials, our most frequently asked helix piercing questions, and styling inspiration.
Quick Lobe Piercing Facts
Pain level: Very Low
Healing time: 6–8 weeks
Jewellery type: Huggie hoop earrings and Studs
Most popular Size Guide: Flexible sizing depending on lifestyle, exact piercing location. Most Huggies are 8-10mm diameter.
Lobe piercings are often the first ear piercings people get, but placement on the lobe plays a key role in how an ear stack looks overall. Well-planned lobe piercing locations create balance, spacing and flow, forming the foundation of a curated ear.
Traditionally, many people opt for a layered lobe with two to three piercings. In recent years, four lobe piercings have become increasingly popular, allowing for more detailed styling and graduated jewellery looks.
One of the latest trends is the stacked lobe, where additional piercings are placed directly above existing lobe piercings rather than spaced horizontally. This vertical placement creates a more sculpted, intentional look and allows multiple studs or small hoops to be worn closely together for a refined finish.
Because lobe piercings heal faster than cartilage piercings and can accommodate a wide range of jewellery styles, they are often used to anchor and enhance the rest of the ear stack.
FAQ'S
most asked helix questions
Lobe piercings are generally considered low pain. The lobe is soft tissue rather than cartilage, so most people feel only a brief pinch during the piercing.
Average healing time: 6–8 weeks
Only change your jewellery once your piercing is fully healed. Changing too early can cause irritation, swelling and delayed healing. Consult your piercer if you are unsure.
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