Ear Piercing salons and stylists across the UK

What to expect from a ear piercing appointment

Ear piercing covers the lobe, helix, tragus, conch, daith and forward helix, with a needle (preferred in professional studios) or a sterilised piercing system. The piercer marks the placement at the consultation, talks through jewellery options in implant-grade titanium or gold, and works in a single sitting. The appointment runs around fifteen to thirty minutes per piercing. Aftercare follows the studio's saline-rinse routine for two to six weeks depending on the site. See ear-piercing studios in the UK below, with jewellery options and aftercare guidance.

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Cities offering ear piercing

Frequently asked questions

How long does an ear piercing take to heal?

Lobe: six to eight weeks. Cartilage, including helix, tragus, conch and daith: three to six months. Avoid changing jewellery before full healing and follow the studio's saline-rinse routine.

Should I use a needle or a piercing gun?

A single-use sterile needle in a professional studio is the safer choice for all ear piercings, including lobes. Piercing guns can cause more tissue trauma and are harder to sterilise. Reputable studios use needles only.

How long does the piercing appointment take?

Fifteen to thirty minutes per piercing including the consultation, placement marking and aftercare walk-through. Multiple piercings in one visit add time accordingly.

How much does an ear piercing cost?

Lobe piercing typically runs twenty to fifty pounds including a studio-grade titanium starter. Cartilage piercings (helix, tragus, conch) run thirty to seventy pounds. Premium implant-grade or gold jewellery adds to the total.

When can I change my earring after a new piercing?

After the full healing window: six to eight weeks for lobes, three to six months for cartilage. Premature changes risk losing the piercing or causing irritation. Some piercers offer a free downsize appointment at six to eight weeks.