Piercing Guide

Knowing the names of each piercing and exactly where it is located can be confusing! Use our guide to help you select your next piercing.

The downsizing and healing times are averages and everyone is different with their healing experiences. Some piercings are not suitable for everyone’s anatomy and we may suggest an alternative.

We may offer more piercings than the ones listed here and if we don’t, we will always refer you to a reputable piercer who does!

We are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the piercings we provide by booking a quick consultation or messaging us.

Lowest part of the ear. Soft tissue with no cartilage

Initial jewellery: Labret bar

Downsize: 6-8 weeks

Healing: 3-6 months

Line art illustration of a human ear with three gold stars near the earlobe, and the text 'Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio' in the bottom right corner.

Lobes

Outer ridge of the top section of the ear

Initial jewellery: Labret bar

Downsize: 2-3 months

Healing: 6-12 months

Stylized white outline of a human ear with five gold stars and a moon on a black background, with the text 'Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio' in the bottom right corner.

Helix

Small amount cartilage in front of the ear canal

Initial jewellery: Labret bar

Downsize: 2-4 months

Healing: 6-12 months

Line art drawing of a human ear with a star-shaped symbol near the earlobe, accompanied by the text "Cheltenham Piercing Studio LNO".

Tragus

Inner part of the ear

Initial jewellery: Labret bar

Downsize: 2-3 months

Healing: 6-12 months

Stylized white outline of a human ear with a star symbol inside the ear canal and text that reads 'CHELTENHAM LNO PIERCING STUDIO' on a black background.

Conch

Top part of the ear cartilage

Initial jewellery: Labret bar

Downsize: 2-3 months

Healing: 6-12 months

Line drawing of an ear with a crescent moon and a star inside. Text reads 'Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio'.

Flat

Inner ridge above the ear canal

Initial jewellery: Ring

Downsize: End of healing

Healing: 12-18 months

Minimalist line drawing of a human ear with a crescent moon and star inside, advertising Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio.

Daith

Inner ridge in the top part of the ear

Initial jewellery: Curved barbell

Downsize: End of healing

Healing: 12-18 months

Simple line drawing of an ear with two star-shaped highlights indicating piercing points, with the text 'Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio' in the bottom right corner.

Rook

Alternative to a rook, above the inner ridge on the top of the ear

Initial jewellery: Labret bar

Downsize: 2-3 months

Healing: 6-12 months

Minimalist line drawing of an ear with a star and crescent moon inside, and the text 'Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio' in the bottom right corner.

Faux Rook

Outer ridge closer to the head

Initial jewellery: Labret bar

Downsize: 2-3 months

Healing: 6-12 months

Minimalist illustration of an ear with a moon and stars, featuring the text 'Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio'.

Forward Helix

The outer ridge of the top section of the ear

Initial jewellery: Straight barbell

Downsize: 2-4 months

Healing: 12-18 months

Neon illustration of a human ear with sparkling stars and a laser piercing line, along with text indicating Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio.

Scaffold/Industrial

Side of the nostril

Initial jewellery: Labret bar

Downsize: 2-3 months

Healing: 6-9 months

Stylized illustration of a nose with a small star in the nostril, black background, and a circular logo for Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio.

Nose

Tissue in between 2 sections on cartilage inside the nose

Initial jewellery: Circular barbell or ring

Downsize: 2-4 weeks

Healing: 1-3 months

Minimalist line drawing of a nose with a septum piercing featuring a star-shaped charm, against a black background, with text indicating 'Cheltenham Piercing Studio LNO'.

Septum

Any of the lower lip

Initial jewellery: Labret bar

Downsize: 2-4 weeks

Healing: 1-2 months

Black background with a minimalist white outline drawing of lips slightly open with teeth showing, and a small gold star below, along with white text that reads 'Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio'.

Labret

From the bottom to the top of the lower lip.

Initial jewellery: Curved barbell

Downsize: 2-4 weeks

Healing: 1-2 months

Illustration of lips with a tongue piercing, two stars marking the piercing points, and the text 'Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio' in the bottom right corner.

Vertical Labret

Centre of the top lip

Initial jewellery: Labret bar

Downsize: 2-4 weeks

Healing: 1-2 months

Illustration of lips with teeth biting the lower lip, with a small star above and text indicating Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio.

Medusa

Paired lower lip piercings

Initial jewellery: Labret bar

Downsize: 2-4 weeks

Healing: 1-2 months

Line drawing of lips with teeth against a black background. Two gold star-like symbols are below the lips, with text reading "Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio".

Snakebites

Top fold of tissue of the belly button

Initial jewellery: Curved barbell

Downsize: 2-4 months

Healing: 4-12 months

Design featuring a stylized hand with a white outline, a starburst shape above the wrist, and a clock in the center with a starburst around it, along with the text 'Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio' in a circular arrangement.

Navel

Top fold of tissue of the belly button

Initial jewellery: Curved barbell with flat disk on the bottom

Downsize: 2-4 months

Healing: 4-12 months

Logo for Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio featuring a starburst design above a stylized body with a piercing mark and a yellow base, set against a black background.

Floating Navel

Areola of the breast or pectoral

Initial jewellery: Straight barbell

Downsize: 2-4 weeks

Healing: 1-3 months

Stylized black and white drawing of a piercing ring with starburst effects, alongside the text 'Cheltenham LNO Piercing Studio' in a circular arrangement.

Nipple