Piercings have long been a bold, creative, and sometimes unconventional way to express yourself. As you may have guessed, you can get a piercing pretty much everywhere—even in places you might not have thought of.
Whether you’re thinking about getting your very first piercing or adding to your growing collection, this list is here to spark some inspiration, share some fun ideas, and help you discover fresh placements that are sure to make a statement.
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Eyebrow and Eyelid
Eyebrow Piercing
An eyebrow piercing is a type of surface piercing where the jewelry passes through the lower part of the eyebrow and exits through the upper part. It typically features a barbell, often curved.
Anti-Eyebrow Piercing
The anti-eyebrow is a facial piercing located either above the cheekbone or beneath the eyebrow.
Eyelid Piercing
This is a contentious piercing that passes through the eyelid, positioned on the sides or at the top. It uses a captive bead ring and is generally known to be risky and painful.
Third-Eye Piercing
A third-eye piercing is exactly where you’d picture a “third eye” to be—right in the middle of your forehead, between your eyebrows.
Ear
Earlobe Piercing
This is the most common piercing and can refer to both piercings on the upper earlobe and the lower earlobe.
Industrial Piercing
Commonly referred to as a scaffold piercing, an industrial piercing is located at the top of the ear and involves two separate piercings connected by a single straight barbell. Essentially, it is a double perforation of the upper ear cartilage.
Tragus Piercing
A tragus piercing is situated on the small cartilage area that partially covers the ear canal, positioned closest to the cheek.
Anti-Tragus Piercing
On the other hand, an anti-tragus piercing is placed on the raised fold of cartilage opposite the tragus, just above the earlobe.
Helix Piercing
The helix refers to the outermost edge of the ear. A helix piercing places the earring on this part of the cartilage, whether closer to the head or near the earlobe.
Snug (Anti-Helix) Piercing
Located just above the anti-tragus and opposite the helix, the anti-helix piercing typically goes through the inner folds of the ear.
Conch Piercing
A conch piercing can be done on either the inner or outer conch. The inner conch involves piercing the center of the ear, while the outer conch is located on the flat part of the ear, nearing the rim.
Daith Piercing
A daith piercing is an ear piercing that goes through the innermost cartilage fold of the ear. It’s often done using a straight hollow needle. Interestingly, it’s also referred to as the “migraine” piercing because some believe it can help alleviate migraines, though this claim hasn’t been scientifically proven.
Rook Piercing
The rook piercing penetrates the upper section of the ear’s cartilage, namely above the tragus in the anti-helix.
Constellation Piercing
Think of constellation piercings as a series of multiple piercings arranged to form unique patterns resembling a constellation.
Nose
Nostril Piercing
Placed on either side of the nostril, through the skin or cartilage of the nose, nostril piercings are the most popular type of nose piercing.
Septum Piercing
The nasal septum divides the right and left sides of your nasal cavity. As a result, a septum piercing goes through this cartilage in the center of the nose.
Bridge Piercing
This facial piercing is placed directly between the eyes, at the top of the nose’s bridge.
Austin Bar Piercing
The Austin Bar piercing is a horizontal bar that runs across the tip of your nose, or the top of your nostrils. It is usually done using a straight barbell and is said to result in moderate to high pain.
Cheek
Dimple Piercing
Cheek piercings, also known as dimple piercings, go through the cheeks and into the mouth. They are often done symmetrically on both sides of the face to create a dimple-like effect.
Cheekbone Piercing
Cheekbone piercings are a type of dermal piercing placed on the cheekbone area of the face.
Lip
Medusa Piercing
The Medusa piercing is a unique piercing located on the groove of the upper lip, specifically the philtrum, directly beneath the septum of the nose.
Ashley Piercing
The Ashley piercing involves a single hole made through the center of the lower lip, with the jewelry exiting through the back of the lip into the mouth.
Monroe Piercing
A Monroe piercing is a lip piercing placed off-center, just above the upper lip on the left side. It’s named after Marilyn Monroe, as it mimics the location of her iconic beauty mark.
Madonna Piercing
Meanwhile, the Madonna piercing follows with the same placement, but flipped to be on the right side.
Labret Piercing
The distinctive labret piercing is done by inserting a labret stud through the center of the lower lip, just above the chin. Dermal and surface options are available for this placement.
Snake Bite Piercing
The snake bite piercing is designed to resemble a snake bite, with two piercings placed symmetrically on the lower lip, typically on either side.
Spider Bite Piercing
The spider bites lip piercing features two piercings placed closely together on either side of the lower lip, near the corners of the mouth, creating the illusion of “twin pincers”.
Angel Bite Piercing
Angel fangs are a pair of vertical labret piercings just above the upper lip, on either side of the philtrum.
Tongue and Gum
Tongue Piercing
A tongue piercing is when a piercing is placed through the center of your tongue. It’s quite common and usually done with a straight barbell.
Tongue Web Piercing
A tongue web piercing is done underneath your tongue, through the thin membrane that connects it to the bottom of your mouth—thus “tongue web”. It is also called a tongue frenulum piercing.
Neck and Throat
Nape Piercing
Nape piercings are fairly common and are placed on the back of the neck. They involve two piercing sites and come with a higher risk of rejection and migration. It’s essential to get a professional evaluation from a piercer to increase chances of success.
Madison Piercing
The Madison piercing is a surface piercing located at the base of the neck, just above the collarbone.
Vampire Bite Piercing
Also called the vampire’s kiss piercing, this body modification involves two piercings placed symmetrically on either side of the neck, near the throat.
Chest
Collarbone Piercing
A collarbone piercing is located on the upper chest, just above the collarbone. It’s a surface piercing that often uses a surface bar or a curved barbell. It may also be referred to as a clavicle piercing.
Nipple Piercing
A nipple piercing is usually done at the base of the nipple, and while it can be pierced at different angles, it’s most often done horizontally or, less commonly, vertically. You can also stack multiple piercings if you want. Nipple piercings are especially popular in recent years.
Sternum Piercing
Sternum piercings are positioned right above the sternum bone, also known as the breastbone. They are often seen as a way to highlight the cleavage area.
Arm
Inner/Outer Arm Piercing
Inner or outer arm piercings are dermal piercings that involve placing jewelry along the arms, either on the inner side (closer to the body) or the outer side. They can be anywhere along the forearm or upper arm depending on your desired look.
Elbow Piercing
An elbow piercing is a relatively rare piercing choice located around the elbow area. This piercing can be done along the crease of the elbow or around the outer part of the elbow joint.
Wrist Piercing
A wrist piercing is placed on the surface of the wrist, on the outer side, avoiding the inner wrist.
Finger Piercing
A finger piercing is a single-point piercing done on the side of the finger or around the knuckle. Some couples opt for finger piercings as an alternative to traditional engagement rings.
Lower Body
Back Piercing
This is a surface piercing placed along the back, in the upper or lower regions. There are also back dimple piercings, which specifically target the indentation of the lower back.
Underboob Piercing
An underboob piercing is placed just beneath the breast, along the underside of the ribcage.
Hip Piercing
A hip piercing is situated on the skin over the hip bone, near the pelvic region. It’s often favored in pairs, with one piercing on each hip.
Navel Piercing
A navel piercing is by far one of the most popular body piercings, penetrating the skin just above the belly button. Some may prefer it to go below the belly button.
Anal Piercing
An anal piercing is a body piercing located around the anus, typically in the perineum. Due to its sensitive location, it holds a higher risk of infection and requires careful aftercare.
Male Genital
Prince Albert Piercing
The Prince Albert is a penis piercing that runs from the urethra to the underside of the glans. It’s one of the most popular male genital piercings and typically involves inserting a barbell, with the jewelry coming out from the tip of the shaft.
Apadravya Piercing
Similar to the Prince Albert piercing but instead of exiting the shaft, the jewelry in an apadravya piercing passes through the glans itself.
Ampallang Piercing
The ampallang piercing is a male genital piercing that goes horizontally through the entire glans of the penis. In other words, it stretches from one side of the glans to the other, crossing the urethra.
Frenum Piercing
A frenum piercing is placed on the underside of the penis, typically at the frenulum, which is the small strip of tissue connecting the head of the penis to the shaft. Many people choose this piercing with the expectation that it may enhance sexual pleasure.
Lorum Piercing
A lorum piercing is placed on the underside of the penis, just below the frenum, on the shaft. It’s very similar to a frenum piercing but positioned a little further down.
Female Genital
Clitoral Hood Piercing
A clitoral hood piercing is a female genital piercing that goes through the clitoral hood, which surrounds the clitoris. Similar to the male frenum piercing, it is believed to increase pleasure during sexual experiences. It is one of the most sought-after types of female genital piercings.
Princess Albertina Piercing
The Princess Albertina piercing is a female genital piercing similar to the male Prince Albert, but inserted through the clitoral hood and the labia.
Labia Piercing
A labia piercing is situated on the labia, either on the inner folds (labia minora) or outer folds (labia majora). Both horizontal and vertical placements are viable.
Christina Piercing
A Christina piercing, also known as a Venus piercing, is a female genital piercing located just below the pubic mound, where the outer labia meet at the top of the cleft of Venus. Its suitability depends on individual anatomy as it requires a defined fold above the clitoral hood.
Nefertiti Piercing
A Nefertiti piercing is a female genital piercing that combines elements of both the vertical clitoral hood piercing and the Christina piercing. It is found on the top of the cleft of Venus, where the clitoral hood and labia meet.
Leg
Thigh Piercing
Thigh piercings are considered uncommon. These piercings rest on the outer part of the upper thigh. Some individuals may choose to do corset piercings for their thighs, which involve numerous piercings along the thigh connected by laces or ribbons, creating the look of a corset.
Calf Piercing
A calf piercing is positioned on the outer side of the calf, usually around the middle or lower leg area.
Ankle and Foot
Ankle Piercing
You can actually get a piercing on your ankle. These are on the outer side of the ankle or around the area near the foot.
Foot Piercing
Similarly, it’s possible to get a piercing or dermal anchor on the foot. However, with a foot piercing, it’s important to avoid tight shoes or activities that could irritate the new piercing during the healing process.
Toe Piercing
A toe piercing is a type of body piercing that goes through the skin of the toe, such as on the top or side. The jewelry chosen is often a small stud or hoop, similar to a finger ring piercing, but for the toes.
Step Into Your New Look Safely and Confidently with Ink By Finch
Getting a body piercing is a big decision and can be a really empowering choice, but there’s a lot to think about, like your anatomy and how well it heals. That’s why it’s important to seek out legitimate advice from a reputable piercer, who can guide you and make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.
Reach out to our team at Ink By Finch today. We bring years of experience and expertise in working with different designs, placements, and body types to ensure you get the best results. Let us help you get a safe and stunning piercing experience with the highest standards of care.