No matter where you are in the world, piercings are a fashionable way of expressing yourself. Whether they’re front and center like facial piercings, or subtle and nuanced ear modifications, piercing trends are here to stay. 2022 brings a mix of these piercing trends to the table so you can know what’s hip for your next piercing trip.
Ear Constellations
While lobe piercings are often considered the definitive ‘ear piercing’, there are over 20 different piercings that can be made on the ear depending on their location. Since so many of these ear piercings have garnered popularity, a term for the unique assortment of ear piercings specific to one person has popped up: constellation piercings.
This piercing trend, like constellations in the night sky, is completely specialized to you and your preferences. Different attributes like pain tolerance, jewelry and overall look should be considered before fully committing to this piercing. Constellation piercings may be expanded from existing piercings, or several piercings can be performed at once depending on your piercer’s preferences. Bonus: you’ll still see this piercing trend with a face mask on!
Nostril Piercing
Nostril piercings have become a staple in both culture and counterculture movements, and this makes them a standout piercing trend for 2022. Even though nostril cartilage is thick, this piercing is relatively easy to heal, and it looks great with either a stud or a ring depending on your mood.
Navel Piercing
Come summer, navel piercings are always a huge hit for bikini season. However, be sure to schedule this piercing trend early so that it’ll have time to heal! Whether you stick with a standard barbell or opt for a dangling style, you’ll be sure to shine on your next beach trip.
Septum Piercing
Septum piercings are one of the few piercing trends that are effortlessly symmetrical. This centering quality is a huge perk, and you can choose your outlandish or modest jewelry depending on your preferences. Compared to the nostril, septum piercings are less painful since they only pierce the thin strip of skin at the front of your nasal cavity.
Dermal Piercing
Dermal piercings have been a consistent piercing trend over the last few years, and they show no signs of slowing down. Compared to most piercings that have both an entrance and exit, dermal piercings are anchored onto a certain area of the skin with no obvious exit side.
While facial placements like cheekbone, eyebrow or forehead are common, dermal piercings can also be performed on other areas of the body like the collarbone, sternum or wrist. Out of the piercing trends listed, dermals usually require the most care, so keep this in mind if you’re considering this piercing trend.
Most piercings have fluctuated in and out of style with the times, and these piercing trends are no different. Whether you choose one of these piercings, or find one that’s uniquely your own, be bold and rock your choice with confidence. And don’t forget to care for it first so that it heals successfully!
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Hello! My name is Emily and I obsessed with piercings (and tattoos) since I was a little girl of 6 years old. I was fortunate enough to make my passion my work after meeting my amazing husband Jeffrey who owned his own tattoo shop. I just recently finished my internships at some of America’s most famous piercing shops and a dream to start something together was born. After falling in love with each other (and each other’s piercings and tattoos) we decided to expand his tattoo shop and I got to manage my own piercing shop in the same space! I’ve never been so happy being able to share my love for piercings through my shop and this blog I started back in 2013. We love to share models and inspiration, so feel free to email me your suggestions, pictures or if you just want to say hi!