Piercings

Here you will find information that you need to make an informed decision about your next piercing, or to just learn about a piercing you are interested in. Have other questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us!

Most piercings* have a $50 piercing fee. Each additional piercing on the same person and in the same session is only $25, since we are able to save on time and supplies by performing multiple piercings in one session. Genital piercings have a $60 piercing fee due to the specialty training and additional time that we schedule for these piercings. The multiple piercing discount can be a great way to save money and be able to clean and heal multiple piercings at the same time.


However, you won’t want to go overboard by trying to heal more than 3-4 piercings at a time. Healing too many piercings at once often leads to longer healing times and higher rates of complications. Also, it is often advised to avoid healing cartilage piercings on both ears at the same time. This allows you a comfortable ear to sleep on and hold the phone against, and decreases the likelihood of developing scar tissue bumps and/or having the piercing(s) heal at an angle from putting pressure on the piercings while the initial posts are long for swelling.  

*Earlobe piercings are priced as a set, rather than individually. 

Jewelry cost will vary depending on the jewelry that you love the most. We stock a wide selection of jewelry styles, sizes, and materials, so you will have a lot of great options to choose from! The following list is intended to give you an idea of the price range for the piercing(s) that you are interested in:


Basic Piercing Information

Here you will find the basics. Need to know more about the anatomy a specific piercing requires? Check out the section below!

  • Anti-tragus piercings are typically performed with a curved barbell, although you may be able to wear a ring in a completely healed anti-tragus piercing based on your anatomy and the piercing placement. Curved barbells start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless curve with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to almost $400 for a curved barbell with some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones. (These piercings are anatomy dependent. Please see Anatomy tab for more information.)

  • Bridge piercings are performed with a straight barbell. Straight barbells start at $50 for a three-piece implant-grade titanium threaded barbell with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to $100 for a titanium barbell with prong-set synthetic opal ends. (These piercings are anatomy dependent. Please see Anatomy tab for more information.)

  • Conch piercings are performed with a straight barbell with a disk or a ball on the back, based on the curvature of the back of your ear. You will likely be able to wear a ring when your piercing is completely healed, although this will depend on your anatomy and the placement of the piercing. Barbells start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless post with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to almost $400 for a barbell with some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones.

  • Daith piercings are commonly performed with a ring style of jewelry (captive bead rings, fixed bead rings, heart rings, hinged rings, and circular barbells are all ring style options), although we can perform this piercing with a curved barbell if you need a style of jewelry that is discrete. Rings start at $20 for the most basic implant-grade steel captive bead ring, and can go up to $450 for some of the most decorative solid gold options with gemstones. Curved barbells start at $35 for the most basic two-piece implant grade titanium threadless curve with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to almost $400 for a curved barbell with some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones. (These piercings are anatomy dependent. Please see Anatomy tab for more information.)

  • Earlobe piercings are commonly performed with a straight barbell with a disk or a ball on the back, although we can occasionally perform an earlobe piercing with a ring style of jewelry based on anatomy and placement. Barbells start at $70 for a pair of two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless posts with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to almost $800 for a pair of barbells with some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones. We can also perform earlobe piercings at a larger gauge than “standard earring” thickness, for people who are interested in stretching their ears, with plugs starting at $30 for a pair of basic single-flared 12ga glass plugs.

  • Eyebrow piercings are performed with a curved barbell, although you may be able to wear a ring in a completely healed eyebrow piercing based on your anatomy and the piercing placement. Curved barbells start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless curve with the most basic titanium ball ends and can go up to almost $400 for a curved barbell with some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones. (These piercings are anatomy dependent. Please see Anatomy tab for more information.)

  • Forward Helix piercings are performed with a straight barbell with a disk or a ball on the back, although you may be able to wear a ring in a completely healed forward helix piercing based on your anatomy and the piercing placement. Barbells start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless post with the most basic titanium ball ends and can go up to almost $400 with a barbell with some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones.

  • Frenulum piercings (often referred to as a “smiley” or a “tongue web”) are extremely anatomy dependent, and most people do not have a pronounced enough frenulum to support a frenulum piercing long term. If you do have the anatomy for this piercing, a curved barbell or a ring style of jewelry can be used depending on your anatomy and the look that you desire. Ring styles start at $20 for the most basic implant-grade steel captive bead rings and can go up to $300 for some of the most decorative solid gold rings. Curved barbells start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless curved barbell with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to $105 with a three-piece implant grade threaded circular barbell with prong-set synthetic opal ends. (Please see Anatomy tab for more information.)

  • Genital piercings have a variety of placements that are very anatomy dependent. Some piercings can be started with a ring style of jewelry, while other placements need to be started with a straight or curved barbell. We offer anatomy consultations free of charge, so please feel free to contact us to set up an appointment to learn about your options. (Please see Anatomy tab for more information.)

  • Helix (outer rim of ear) piercings are commonly performed with a straight barbell with a disk or a ball on the back, although we can occasionally start with a ring style of jewelry based on anatomy and placement. Barbells start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless barbell with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to almost $400 for a barbell with some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones. Ring styles start at $20 for the most basic implant-grade steel captive bead rings and can go up to $450 for some of the most decorative solid gold options.

  • Industrial piercings are very anatomy dependent. Many people do not have a pronounced enough outer ear rim and/or have too pronounced of a ridge in the middle of the upper ear. Straight barbells start at $50 for a three-piece implant-grade titanium threaded barbell with the most basic titanium ball ends and can go up to $105 for a titanium straight barbell with prong-set synthetic opal ends. (Note: This is a $65 piercing fee because it is two separate piercings connected by one piece of jewelry, and please see Anatomy tab for more information about anatomical considerations.)

  • Lip piercings are commonly performed with a labret post with a flat disk on the back, although we can occasionally start a side lip piercing with a ring style of jewelry based on anatomy and placement. Labret posts start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless post with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to almost $400 for a labret post with some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones. Ring styles start at $20 for the most basic implant-grade steel captive bead rings, and can go up to $250 for some of the most decorative solid gold options. (Note: Some lip piercing placements can be anatomy dependent. Please see Anatomy tab for more information.)

  • Navel piercings are extremely anatomy dependent. Navel piercings are performed with a curved barbell, although you may be able to wear a ring in a completely healed navel piercing based on your anatomy and the piercing placement. Curved barbells start at $55 for a three-piece implant-grade titanium threaded curve with the most basic titanium ball ends and can go up to almost $300 for some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones. (Please see Anatomy tab for more information about anatomical considerations.)

  • Nipple piercings can be anatomy dependent. Nipple piercings are performed with a straight barbell, although you may be able to wear a ring in a completely healed nipple piercing based on your anatomy. Straight barbells start at $50 each for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless barbell or a three-piece implant-grade titanium threaded barbell with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to $115 each for a titanium barbell with the largest prong-set synthetic opal ends.

  • Nostril piercings are performed with a straight barbell with a disk on the back, although you will be able to wear a ring in a completely healed nostril piercing. Barbells can start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless post with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to almost $400 for some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones.

  • Orbital piercings are performed with a ring style of jewelry (captive bead rings, fixed bead rings, and circular barbells are all ring style options) Rings start at $20 for the most basic implant-grade steel captive bead ring, and can go up to $400 for some of the most decorative solid gold options. (Note: This is a $65 piercing fee because it is two separate piercings connected by one piece of jewelry.)

  • Rook piercings are commonly performed with a curved barbell, although we can occasionally perform a rook piercing with a ring style of jewelry based on anatomy and placement. Curved barbells start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless post with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to almost $400 for a curved barbell with some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones. Ring styles start at $20 for the most basic implant-grade steel captive bead rings, and can go up to $400 for some of the most decorative solid gold options. (Please see Anatomy tab for more information about anatomical considerations.)

  • Septum piercings are commonly performed with a ring style of jewelry (captive bead rings, fixed bead rings, hinged rings, and circular barbells are all ring style options), although we can start this piercing with a septum retainer if you are looking for a style of jewelry that can be tucked up to hide the piercing during the healing process. Ring styles start at $20 for the most basic implant-grade steel captive bead rings, and can go up to $400 for some of the most decorative solid gold options. (Please see Anatomy tab for more information about anatomical considerations.)

  • Single-point Piercings (commonly referred to as “dermals” or “anchors”) are temporary piercings that rarely last long term. Single-point piercings are performed with an implant-grade titanium anchor base and a top that is relatively flat (to minimize catching and snagging the jewelry, which can decrease the length of time that the piercing stays). Anchors start at $45 with the most basic implant-grade titanium flat disk top, and can go up to $95 for an anchor with a titanium flower top with synthetic opals or gemstones. (Please see Anatomy tab for more information about anatomical considerations.)

  • Snug piercings are extremely anatomy dependent, with most ears not having a pronounced and defined ridge to support a snug piercing. Snug piercings are performed with curved barbells that start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless curve with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to almost $400 for a curved barbell with some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones. (Please see Anatomy tab for more information about anatomical considerations.)

  • Surface Piercings are very anatomy dependent and require an in-person anatomy consultation to check movement in the desired area. Surface piercings are performed with an implant-grade titanium surface barbell and tops that are relatively flat (to minimize catching and snagging the jewelry, which can increase the potential for rejection and/or migration). Surface barbells start at $65 with the most basic implant-grade titanium flat disks and can go up to $165 for a pair of titanium flower tops with synthetic opals or gemstones. (Please see Anatomy tab for more information about anatomical considerations.)

  • Tongue piercings can be anatomy dependent and are performed with a straight barbell. We only offer vertically placed tongue piercings due to the severely increased likelihood of permanent tooth and gum damage from horizontal tongue piercings. Barbells start at $50 for a three-piece implant-grade titanium threaded barbell with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to $100 for a barbell with prong-set synthetic opal ends. (Please see Anatomy tab for more information about anatomical considerations.)

  • Tragus piercings are performed with a straight barbell with a flat disk on the back, although you may be able to wear a ring in a completely healed atragus piercing based on your anatomy and the piercing placement. Barbells start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless post with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to $400 for a barbell with some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones.

Piercing Anatomy Information

Not sure if you have the anatomy required for a piercing? We are happy to provide a free consultation to discuss your options.

Most piercings require certain anatomical concerns that must be taken into consideration to determine if the piercing has a likelihood of healing well and lasting forever, or for as long as you decide to keep it. Anatomy plays one of the most important roles with the success of a piercing, as well as dictating the piercing placement and angle, and jewelry selection. The following list outlines the piercings that are commonly anatomy dependent, as well as some information about what anatomical considerations are necessary for the success of the piercing. 

  • piercings require a well-defined and two-sided ridge of cartilage that can support a piercing. Tissue thickness is important as well, as very thick anti-tragus ridges can be more difficult to heal and can limit where the jewelry sits inside the ear at the bottom of the conch. If your anatomy does not support an anti-tragus piercing, we would love to help you figure out which ear cartilage piercings would work great with your anatomy.

  • piercings require a well-defined and two-sided ridge of tissue that can support a piercing without having the jewelry put pressure on the cartilage that forms the nose bridge. This is a piercing that does not always work with glasses or goggles. If you wear either of those things, we strongly encourage you to bring your glasses or goggles to your appointment, so we can make sure that they won’t interfere with the comfort and healing of your piercing.

  • piercings require a well-defined and two-sided ridge of tissue that can support a piercing while allowing the jewelry to lay somewhat flat along the conch. This is a piercing that rarely works with earbuds, ear plugs, or stethescopes. If you wear any of those things, we strongly encourage you to bring them to your appointment, so we can make sure that they won’t interfere with the comfort and healing of your piercing. If your anatomy does not support an anti-tragus piercing, we would love to help you figure out which ear cartilage piercings would work great with your anatomy.

  • piercings require pliable tissue and a fairly defined and two-sided ridge of tissue to support a piercing. These piercings are more prone to rejection/migration than other piercings, especially if the eyebrow tissue is flat and/or tight. Failed eyebrow piercings can scar more heavily than other failed piercings, so these piercings are more likely to be declined if the piercer is concerned about the viability of the piercing.

  • piercings require a very prominent and defined piece of tissue that does not dramatically change shape as the tissue moves. It is not common for people to have proper anatomy for these piercings. Even when clients do have the anatomy for a lip frenulum piercing (commonly referred to as a “smiley”), we extensively discuss the high likelihood of long-term tooth and gum damage from these piercings, due to inevitable constant contact of the jewelry with the teeth and gums.

  • piercings have a variety of placements that are very anatomy dependent. Some piercings can be started with a ring style of jewelry, while other placements need to be started with a straight or curved barbell. We offer anatomy consultations free of charge, so please feel free to contact us to set up an appointment to learn about your options. (Please see Anatomy tab for more information.)

  • piercings require the outer ridge of the helix to be prominent and two-sided at two different points: the inside top of the ear, and the outside ridge of the upper ear. In addition to needing the helix ridge to be prominent, the upper ridge of the helix needs to be shaped in a manner that allows the piercing to be performed without having the top ball press uncomfortably into the side of the head. If both of these anatomical considerations are met, the middle of the ear (commonly referred to as the “flat”) needs to be flat or have a ridge that is minimal enough that a barbell can connect the two piercings without putting pressure against it. This is a piercing that does not often work with glasses, goggles, or helmets. If you wear any of those things, we strongly encourage you to bring them to your appointment, so we can make sure that they won’t interfere with the comfort and healing of your piercing.

  • piercings have a variety of placement options for the upper and lower lip, and some can be very anatomy dependent. Philtrum piercings (centered upper lip) and labret piercings (centered lower lip, under the lipline) require the lip frenulum to not interfere with where the piercing needs to be placed on the inside of the lip. Vermillion piercings (lower lip performed through the center of the lip, sometimes referred to as an “Ashley” piercing) require the lip to be prominent and two-sided where the piercing needs to be placed. With all lip piercing placements, how the jewelry will sit inside the mouth is always taken into consideration, to reduce the risk of tooth and gum damage as much as possible.

  • piercings are one of the piercings that are most likely to be declined, because they require three different anatomical considerations. Navel piercings require a pronounced two-sided ridge of tissue to support the piercing, and it is common to decline a navel piercing if the upper ridge of the navel is flat or gradually sloping, instead of having a prominent “lip” of tissue. If there is a pronounced ridge, the navel is then evaluated while the client is seated naturally. The piercer may need to decline the piercing, or offer an alternative placement or jewelry style, if the navel completely closes when in a sitting position, if there is a crease or fold located in the piercing site when sitting, if the piercing site is concave when laying down, or any combination of those factors.

  • piercings require the tissue to be prominent and two-sided to support a piercing long-term. If the nipple is fairly flat, we sometimes need to decline or advise against the piercing, due to the higher risk of migration and/or rejection. We are often able to pierce nipples that are inverted, although this will depend on the extent of the inversion and how that will affect the comfort and healing of the piercing.

  • piercings are performed with a straight barbell with a disk on the back, although you will be able to wear a ring in a completely healed nostril piercing. Barbells can start at $35 for a two-piece implant-grade titanium threadless post with the most basic titanium ball ends, and can go up to almost $400 for some of the most decorative solid gold ends with genuine gemstones.

  • piercings are performed with a ring style of jewelry (captive bead rings, fixed bead rings, and circular barbells are all ring style options) Rings start at $20 for the most basic implant-grade steel captive bead ring, and can go up to $400 for some of the most decorative solid gold options. (Note: This is a $65 piercing fee because it is two separate piercings connected by one piece of jewelry.)

  • piercings require a well-defined and two-sided ridge of tissue that can support a piercing while allowing the jewelry to sit comfortably between the bottom of the rook and the top of the daith. This is a piercing that if your anatomy does not support a rook piercing, we would love to help you figure out which ear cartilage piercings would work great with your anatomy.

  • piercings are one of the more difficult piercings to perform looking straight and centered on the face, and there are some situations where the anatomy of the septum will not make the piercing look centered or straight, regardless of how the piercing is performed. A piercer will evaluate your anatomy at the beginning of the piercing appointment, and will discuss any concerns with you prior to your commitment to having the piercing performed. Also, while we will go over this with you verbally during your appointment, we would like for you to know prior to your appointment that this is considered a “blind” piercing, which means that due to the location of the piercing site, we are unable to accurately mark the entrance and exit of the piercing. This is the only piercing that we are unable to mark and have the client approve the marks prior to the piercing, which unfortunately means that there is a higher risk of this piercing needing to be redone to adjust the angle or placement.

  • (commonly referred to as “dermals” or “anchors”) are temporary piercings that rarely last long term. Due to the style of the jewelry combined with the nature of the piercing, these piercings might only last for months, while they might last for years. There are some areas of the body where we will not perform these piercings, either due to high rate of infection (hands, wrists, feet), too much movement in the area which can decrease the amount of time that you have the piercing (cheeks, throat, lip), and/or the area being proven to have other complications (arms, legs, chin).

  • piercings are extremely anatomy dependent, with most ears not having a pronounced and defined ridge that will support a snug piercing. This piercing requires a very prominent and two-sided ridge located between the outer helix and the conch, and the tissue needs to be thick enough to support the piercing long-term. However, there is an option to perform a “faux” snug piercing, which is two piercings that are performed to give the illusion of a single piercing. A “faux snug” is often easier to heal than a traditional snug piercing, and often has a wider variety of jewelry options.

  • are very anatomy dependent and require an in-person anatomy consultation to check movement in the desired area. There are also some areas of the body that we will not perform these piercings on, either due to high rate of infection (hands, wrists, feet), too much movement in the area which can decrease the amount of time that you have the piercing (cheeks, throat, lip), and/or the area being proven to have other complications (arms, legs, chin). Even in the best of circumstances, surface piercings have a higher rate of migration and rejection than more “standard” piercings due to piercing a flat surface versus piercing a two-sided piece of tissue that can better support a piercing long term.

  • piercings can be anatomy dependent. We will decline to perform the service if the tongue is short enough that the piercing would be too close to the front teeth and gumline, which will greatly increase the risk of tooth and gum damage. We might also decline the piercing if the frenulum (the tongue web) is prominent enough that it will interfere with the piercing or compromise the piercing placement. We only offer vertically placed tongue piercings due to the severely increased likelihood of permanent tooth and gum damage from horizontal tongue piercings.

Lifestyle Considerations

It is so exciting to get a new piercing! Unfortunately, sometimes there are circumstances that can interfere with the healing and success of your piercing. If you need to remove your jewelry before the piercing is healed, you risk having the tissue shrink or close. If you have certain types of travel and adventures, you risk a higher risk of infection and unanticipated swelling. If you have certain lifestyle factors, you risk additional complications during the healing process, as well as the possibility of the piercing never fully healing.

We want your piercing to heal successfully, and we know that you do as well. If any of the following topics apply to you, please give us a call! All of our piercers are happy to consult with you to make sure that we are planning the best time to perform the piercing for the highest likelihood for successful healing.

Sports: Will you be playing any sports, or participating in any other physical activities, within the first 3-4 months of receiving a piercing? If so, please contact your coach to ask them if you will be allowed to wear jewelry in your piercing. Some coaches will allow jewelry to be worn, while others will allow jewelry to be worn if it is covered with medical tape or a bandage. Some coaches will allow a retainer (a non-metal piece of jewelry designed to conceal a piercing) to be worn in the piercing, and some will not allow anything to be worn at all.

If the coach will allow you to wear jewelry and/or a retainer, please give us a call previous to your appointment. We would love to go over your sports requirements and when they will take place during the healing process, to make sure that your piercing can handle the upcoming sports. We have some options for non-metal retainers that can be worn a couple of months into the healing process, but the material is not acceptable for initial piercings or piercings that are early into the healing process.

Swimming: Will you be swimming or hot tubbing within the first 2-3 months of receiving a piercing? It is highly suggested to avoid submerging your new piercing in standing bodies of water for the first 2-3 months, due to the high risk of developing an infection. While there are some piercings (such as the navel), that could be covered with a waterproof bandage, this can reduce, but not eliminate the risk f infection.

Work: Will your job require you to remove or hide your piercing within the first 3-4 months of receiving a piercing? If so, please contact your employer to ask them if you will be allowed to wear jewelry in your piercing. Some employers will allow jewelry to be worn, while others will allow jewelry to be worn if it is covered with medical tape or a bandage. Some employers will allow a retainer (a non-metal piece of jewelry designed to conceal a piercing) to be worn in the piercing, and some will not allow anything to be worn at all. 


If your employer will allow you to wear jewelry and/or a retainer, please give us a call previous to your appointment. We would love to go over your work policies to make sure that your piercing will not interfere with your job. We have some options for non-metal retainers that can be worn a couple of months into the healing process, but the material is not acceptable for initial piercings or piercings that are early into the healing process.