Trending Piercings in 2025: What’s Hot and How to Style It

Whether you're just starting your piercing journey or you're a seasoned pro, 2025 brings fresh trends that balance nostalgia, individuality, and chic minimalism.

Conch Piercings & Curated Ear Stacks

Conch piercings remain a firm favourite in 2025, thanks to their versatility and ease of styling. Low‑pain cartilage placement and compatibility with larger statement jewellery make them a go-to trend.

Many are combining conch piercings with other placements, like helix, daith, and lobe, to create curated ear stacks that reflect personal style.

For those building their ear stack, check out our conch studs and hoops collection.

Hidden Helix & Auricle Piercings

The hidden helix, placed beneath the upper ear fold, is gaining traction for its subtle yet stylish placement. Browse our range of helix piercing jewellery.

Meanwhile, auricle or lower helix piercings, positioned along the outer edge, are particularly popular with those wanting to add cartilage without overloading their earlobe.

Navel & ‘Floating’ Belly Piercings

The 90s belly button piercing is back- this time in a refined, dainty form. Influencers and Gen Z celebs are embracing minimalist "floating" navel rings that lie flat with a single gem adorning the top, embodying the quiet‑luxury aesthetic.

Daith & Non-Traditional Facial Placements

Daith piercings, which allow wearers to don a hoop from the get-go, continue gaining in popularity- especially as an ear statement that works well with other cartilage pieces.

For more unique choices, hidden helix and even eyebrow or anti-eyebrow setups (on the cheekbone) offer bold self-expression.

Industrial Piercings & Stacked Lobe Styles

Industrial piercings - or scaffold piercings - remain an edgy classic, two upper cartilage holes connected by a straight barbell.

At the same time, stacked lobe piercings - adding intentional placements above existing ones- continue to dominate Instagram and in-studio requests.

Final Thoughts at Custom Plugs

Piercing trends in 2025 are a winning blend of personal expression and minimalist flair. From curated ear stacks to floating navels and quiet-luxury helix placements, there’s a trend for every aesthetic.

At Custom Plugs, our collections are crafted to complement piercings, whether you're after subtle elegance or bold combinations.

Shop our range of piercing jewellery today! We can even sterilise your order, available on selected items.