By Jess L
09/20/2024
Fall is for lattes, sweaters, falling leaves, and brisk walks. As the school year starts, it elicits feelings of fresh beginnings; even if you’re no longer a student, those formative days have cemented the association of fall with the excitement of something new.
This is why fall is one of our favorite times to get a new piercing. Summer holidays allow us to re-center and rediscover ourselves. As the days grow shorter and cooler, fall offers the perfect opportunity to exhibit that discovery externally. What better way to express your growth and individuality than with a piercing?
Besides the fulfilling aspects of getting pierced in the fall, there are some practical reasons to get pierced at this time as well. Piercings that take a long time to heal, like cartilage or navel piercings, can have plenty of time to mend over the winter months for their big poolside reveal when summer comes again. Furthermore, layered clothing will allow you to hide your piercings if necessary, keeping them secret until you can fill your healed piercing with a retainer.
Whether your reasons for getting pierced this fall are personal or practical, we are in full support. Here are five piercing trends for Fall 2024.
In spite of their ubiquity, lobe piercings are re-taking the piercing world by storm. Although a large percentage of people already have their lobes pierced, piercees are getting back into the piercing chair to get their lobes pierced multiple times.
While last year was all about triangle lobe piercings, this year we’re seeing loads of stacked lobe piercings (sometimes called ear snake bites). These typically consist of two piercings stacked on top of each other.
Because your lobe is so versatile, it can be pierced in pretty much any way that you want. You can get your stacked lobe piercings super close together or a little further apart. You don’t even have to limit yourself to two piercings; we love the look of multiple lobe piercings climbing the ear.
If you’re unsure of which lobe piercing look you’d prefer, set up a consultation with a piercer. They see lots of lobe looks, and they will know how to guide you toward your perfect aesthetic.
The daith gained particular traction a few years ago because of claims that it could permanently activate an acupuncture point in that area. Those who have gotten the piercing for that reason claimed that their daith piercing helped to relieve their migraines. Unfortunately, these assertions seem to be anecdotal; there is no scientific evidence that a piercing will have the same effect as acupuncture, and piercers aren’t educated in acupuncture placements, anyway. One good thing did come out of the dubious medical claims: it popularized a super-cute piercing.
The daith piercing is located in the flap of cartilage above the ear canal. While some choose to decorate their daith with sleek seamless rings and other understated jewelry, we love the look of a daith piercing with a bold hoop. It can really bring your cartilage look together, helping to draw the eye to a stunning, detailed hoop before guiding the gaze to your other cartilage jewelry pieces. Learn more about Daith Piercings
The rise of flat helix piercings reflects a growing trend in personalized ear piercings. This piercing, set on the flat upper cartilage, has gained popularity due to its versatility. Unlike curved helix piercings, the flat space allows for more creative and larger jewelry options, like clusters or statement studs. Asymmetry and stacking multiple piercings in this area are key in creating unique ear designs, which has led to an increase in demand for flat piercings in both minimalist and maximalist styles. More on Flat Piercings
The conch piercing is one that allows for multiple placement options. It appears in the center portion of the ear, and it can be placed almost anywhere in that region. For those who are carefully cultivating their cartilage piercing look, this can be a godsend; if you feel as though your ears have been missing a little something, then the conch piercing might be for you.
Most placements require a cartilage earring or flat-back stud. However, the outer conch piercing, located in the middle portion of the ear semi-close to the rim, can be fitted with a large hoop that will go around the rim of the ear. Whichever way you choose to pierce, you will know that you’re getting a fantastic body jewelry aesthetic. Learn more about Conch Piercings
As we’ve mentioned a few times already, this decade has thrown away matching in favor of eclectic designs. The same goes for your jewelry.
Last year, the mix-and-match trend materialized as various charms and different-sized jewelry. While this is still the case, we’re seeing a new level of mixing and matching through varied metal colors. Rather than going all yellow 14k gold, for example, add some rose gold and white gold to your jewelry box. For staple pieces, like seamless rings, you can even splurge for ultra-high-quality 950 platinum.
Piercings as a fashion statement are becoming more and more popular, and it seems as though it’s a trend that won’t go away. If you’ve been craving bold piercing looks, then 2024 is your year. It’s all about going big, so don’t be afraid to try out some riskier styles. We love self-expression, and today’s piercing and fashion trends leave a lot of space for you to explore.
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