A Guide to Ear Piercings

The Ultimate Guide to Styling Hoops

Dreaming of the perfect ear curation? Here is your quick cheat sheet for styling hoops across every placement on our chart.

1. Lobes & Upper Lobes (The Foundation)

When to swap: 6 to 8 weeks after piercing.

The Hoop Style: The ultimate canvas for stacking. Layer thick, chunky huggies in your first lobe and transition to smaller, thinner seamless hoops as you move up the ear.

2. The Conch (The Statement)

When to swap: 6 to 12 months.

The Hoop Style: A bold, larger-diameter hoop that wraps entirely around the outer edge of your ear cartilage. It is an instant, effortless eye-catcher.

3. Helix & Outer Helix (The Classic)

When to swap: 6 to 9 months.

The Hoop Style: Perfectly snug. Opt for delicate seamless rings or textured hoops that neatly hug the upper cartilage rim.

4. Tragus & Forward Helix (The Accent)

When to swap: 6 to 12 months.

The Hoop Style: Dainty and unexpected. Use tiny, ultra-thin huggies (typically 5mm to 6mm) for a subtle, sophisticated flash of metal at the front of your ear.

The Golden Rule of Hoops: Always heal first! We know you want the hoop look immediately, but fresh cartilage piercings must heal with a straight flat-back stud to prevent painful irritation bumps. Once the track is fully healed, swap it out and rock your hoops safely.