The Piercings That Defined 2025: Your Top 10 Favorites
Another year, another thousand reasons to fall in love with body modification. As we close out 2025, we're looking back at the piercings that brought you through our doors: the classics that never fade, the statement pieces that turned heads, and the quiet rebels that whispered confidence into your everyday.
These aren't just numbers. They're 22,129 moments of transformation. Each one a small act of self-authorship, a tiny rebellion, or simply a Thursday that deserved to feel special.
From the 7,124 earlobe piercings that proved simplicity never goes out of style, to the 543 septums that split the difference between edgy and elegant, to even the single adventurous soul who got a Princess Albertina (you know who you are, and we salute you), every single one told a story.
Here's what you chose most, why it matters, and what these trends reveal about who we're all becoming.
1. Earlobe Piercing: 7,124 Strong
The one that started it all.
Yes, the classic earlobe piercing dominated 2025, and honestly? We love that for us. We saw everything from minimalist studs to stacks and curated ear projects that started right here, with the lobe. It's the gateway, the foundation, the "yes, and..." of body modification. Never underestimate the power of a perfect placement.
2. Nostril Piercing: 3,111 Times
The face-framer that says everything without saying a word.
The nostril piercing had a moment in 2025, or rather, continued its decade-long reign as the facial piercing that bridges edgy and elegant. We pierced 3,111 of these beauties this year, each one adding character, dimension, and that ineffable something to the face.
3. Helix Piercing: 2,046 and Climbing
Curated ears aren't going anywhere.
The helix piercing secured its spot as the third most requested piercing of 2025. We're talking single helixes, double helixes, and those gorgeously stacked triple situations that make us stop and stare. The helix is where your ear architecture gets interesting. As ear curation continues to explode, the helix has become the essential building block: the piece that adds height, balance, and visual interest to any ear story.
4. Nipple Piercing: 1,099 Bold Choices
The piercing nobody sees, and everybody feels.
Nipple piercings crossed the thousand mark this year, and we're here for the confidence this represents. These piercings are deeply personal, often invisible, and consistently transformative. These 1,099 piercings represent radical self-ownership. They're intimate, empowering, and, let's be real, a little bit badass.
5. Navel Piercing: 1,020 Callbacks to Confidence
Y2K called. We answered.
The navel piercing is going strong, and 2025 proved it's not just nostalgia driving the trend. With 1,020 “belly buttons” pierced this year, this classic has claimed its place as the ultimate warm-weather accessory and year-round confidence boost. Low-rise is rising, crop tops aren't going anywhere, and your midsection deserves its moment.
6. Conch Piercing: 862 Sculptural Statements
The piercing that changed the game.
862 conch piercings later, and we're still not over how transformative this placement is. Tucked into the inner cartilage of the ear, the conch offers serious visual impact. Whether you opted for a stud that nestles perfectly in the shell or a hoop that wraps the entire ear in one continuous line, the conch is the piercing that makes people say, "Wait, what is that?" in the best possible way.
7. Eyebrow Piercing: 724 Comebacks
The '90s cool kid grew up, and we're obsessed.
Eyebrow piercings made a legitimate comeback in 2025, with 724 of you embracing the piercings that defined an era. But this isn't your older sibling's eyebrow ring. Today's eyebrow piercings are refined, intentional, and styled to perfection. They're the facial piercing that says "I make bold choices," and we can't get enough.
8. Tragus Piercing: 622 Tiny Details, Big Impact
Small piercing, major personality.
The tragus (that little flap of cartilage that covers your ear canal) hosted 622 piercings this year. It’s the ultimate "insider" piercing. Not everyone notices it at first, but once they do? They can't unsee it. Perfect for those who prefer their statements whispered, not shouted.
9. Flat Piercing: 586 Smooth Operators
The piercing that proves negative space is an art form.
The flat piercing, set in the smooth plane of cartilage between your helix and conch, landed at number nine with 586 piercings. This placement is all about intention and composition. Flats allow for creative jewelry choices and work beautifully as balancing elements in curated ear projects. They're the supporting actors that steal the scene.
10. Lip Piercing: 580 Ways to Speak Your Truth
Because your mouth has something to say.
Rounding out the top ten, lip piercings (not including labrets, philtrums, vertical lips, etc.) piercings are inherently expressive. They draw the eye, frame your smile, and add edge to even the most polished look. They're conversation starters in the most literal sense.
What Your Choices Tell Us
Looking at this list, a pattern emerges: you're choosing piercings that feel authentic, versatile, and deeply personal. The top spots go to placements that work with your life, not against it. The classics remain classic for a reason. They're timeless, adaptable, and universally flattering.
But we also see you pushing boundaries, reviving trends with fresh perspective, and treating your body like the canvas it is. The 543 septum piercings that just missed the top ten? The 267 rooks and 523 daiths that prove cartilage curation is an art form? The 247 tongue piercings that remind us some classics never fade? All of it matters.
And yes, we see you, adventurous souls who went for the bridge piercings, the surface work, the genital piercings that require serious trust and even more serious courage. Every single one of those 22,129 piercings took bravery, intention, and a vision for who you wanted to become.
Thank you for trusting us with every single one. Each piercing was an honor. Each one told a story. And we can't wait to see what you choose in 2026.
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