It’s that time of year again- full of new possibilities, hopes, and dreams. For some people, New Year's resolutions can be a big deal; it feels like they really set the tone for the rest of the year- which is why it can be so hard to get that new project or hobby off the ground.Instead of putting all of that pressure on yourself to start a new routine or change your daily habits, make your New Year’s resolution something easy and fun to start your year off right! New piercings are a fresh, elegant, low maintenance way to shake things up without committing to a year long membership to somewhere you’ll never go twice. So check out some of these trendy options that will have your 2024 saying “New (Y)Ear, New Me!” (get it? New Ear?)
Double TragusComin’ in hot with our number one recommendation to upgrade your piercing game in 2024: The Double Tragus.Rumored to be an acupressure point for migraines or headaches, tragus piercings live on the small cartilage flap that partially covers the ear canal (you know, that little bump coming out of the side of your head that feels more like the side of your face than part of your ear). And this year, we have our sights set on the Double Tragus.When getting a double tragus pierced, it is the same as a regular tragus piercing, except instead of having a single, centered piercing, you’ll have two stacked one above the other. The added piercing makes for an elegant, uniquely customizable look that will have your non-pierced friends running to get pierced too.Because of the small surface area, we recommend choosing two dainty studs for your Double Tragus piercing. If you’re feeling really adventurous, you and your piercer might agree that adding a small hoop earring to the bottom piercing, creating movement and variety, might be a fun choice.We’re calling it now- 2024 is going to be the year of delicate, simple jewelry pieces, layered and combined for that personalized touch.
ConchAn oldie but a goodie, star of 2023, the Conch piercing always takes our breath away. The Conch piercing boomed in popularity in 2023, but we have a feeling that this piercing is going to ride out the wave into 2024.The conch is called such because it’s the piercing right in the inner cup part of your ear (the part that looks like a swirly seashell, or Conch shell!). You can get either your inner or outer conch pierced; An inner conch piercing is pierced with the intention of wearing a statement stud. An outer conch piercing is done closer to the edge of the ear, and is intended to be worn with a hoop.To maximize customization and stack-ability, we recommend piercing your conch twice for a look that’s breathtakingly beautiful. I mean, a statement stud or a cartilage hoop are nice options, but if you’re really looking to up your 2024 ear jewelry game, we say go big or go home! Go for the statement stud AND hoop!
DaithLooking for something that feels less basic than a conch hoop? Check out the often overlooked, classy and dainty Daith!Often confused for the Tragus, the Daith piercing sits just above the Tragus. It’s the end of the swirl shape your ear makes as it connects to the side of your face. With a piercing in your daith, the jewelry will hug and pass through the innermost part of your ear cartilage.Comfortable jewelry options for a daith piercing would include hoops, curved barbells, and horseshoe rings. Because you’ll see both ends of the jewelry in a daith piercing, piercers don’t usually recommend regular stud piercings, but prefer something double sided to create the most visual impact.Daith piercings are great, what I like to call “best friend” piercings, because they always look amazing with a best friend piercing, like a tragus or a conch. 2024 is going to be the year of stacking delicate pieces of jewelry, and a daith/tragus combo or daith/conch combo will make you the trend setter of the year!
Stacked LobeIf you’re looking for something that feels familiar like your lobe piercings, but want to give a new feel to your single or double lobe piercings, check out the stacked lobe piercings!Not quite so scary as a tragus or daith, stacked lobe piercings are going to be the biggest ear jewelry trend of 2024. We saw a bit of growth in the popularity of stacked lobe piercings at the end of 2023, but in 2024, this trend is going to absolutely explode!If you have space above your standard lobe piercings, you have space for a stacked lobe piercing! Stacked lobe piercings look like the double tragus piercing, with one hole sitting above another, but on your lobe instead of cartilage. Sometimes, if you’re crafty, you can even get three stacked lobe piercings in the shape of a triangle!Normally, small stud jewelry is recommended when you stack lobe piercings. On the lower of your stacked lobe piercings, you might be able to fit a regular earring or hoop, but you’re definitely going to want to opt for daintier studs to sit above your lower hole. Like we’ve said- 2024 is going to be all about stacking and customizing, so have fun with it!
Flat (Helix)Another piercing that will help you live your best ear jewelry life in 2024 is the Flat, or Flat Helix piercing. Never heard of it? You’re not alone! This curious little piercing is not the most common, but is a great addition to any stacked or layered jewelry look.The Flat Helix is named as such because it's at that flat cartilage space towards the top of your upper ear. Picture it- such a big blank canvas is perfect for a statement centerpiece for your ear jewelry, or, curate the perfect constellation of piercings to create a unique design of jewelry that you won’t find anywhere else.If you’re a hoop person, we suggest straying away from the Flat Helix- but if studs have your heart, you're in the right place! If you have one flat helix piercing, a large stud that steals the show could be the right fit, or if you have multiple flat helix piercings, we suggest picking a matching set of smaller, cute studs to make a big impact!
Chain IndustrialIf 2024 is your year of DRAMA, we’ve saved the best for last, just for you!Chain Industrial piercings are just like regular industrial piercings, but they GIVE in a way your average industrial simply cannot. Consisting of two piercings on either side of your cartilage, give the barbell a break and opt instead for a chain industrial piece of jewelry.There are all sorts of designs when it comes to chain industrials, but they all have the same two basic components, no matter how intricate or simple; a stud to go in each piercing, and a chain or two to connect the two studs together. If your style is more suited to the understated stacked jewelry look, check out some simple chains and studs. If you want to really lean into the drama, look for a piece of jewelry that has rhinestones, pendants, multiple chains, etc. They come in all sorts of styles so you are sure to be able to layer and stack your chain industrial with any other jewelry you have!
Trust us - 2024 is going to be the year of stacking, customizing, and creating jewelry looks that are unique to YOU! You only get one life, so why not find the perfect set of piercings and jewelry to take your style into the stratosphere! You don’t need to keep living the boring, single lobe piercing life anymore. Let loose and be unapologetically YOU in 2024.
