20 Trending Piercing Ideas: From Placement to Jewelry

Itching for a new body piercing, but don’t know where to start? With so many piercing options in Orlando, we know how hard it is to narrow things down to figure out your next body piercing. That's why we've pulled together an epic list of 20 piercing ideas to help you find your perfect match. We cover everything from trending piercing types, styles, placement, and jewelry that makes a statement.

Trending Piercing Styles

Stand out with these trending piercing styles in Orlando and beyond:

Dermals

Microdermal piercings are unique because they appear to float on the skin's surface. They don’t have an exit point; instead, they are held in place by an anchor placed just under the skin. Dermals are ideal for flat, fleshy parts of your body with skin thick enough to hold the anchor, such as your upper chest, collar bone, nape of your neck, hips, and cheeks.

Septum

Positioned perfectly in the center of the face, the septum enhances facial symmetry. Go bold with a gemstone-studded bull ring hoop, or try a minimalistic gold clicker for a more refined look.

Floating Helix

Floating helix piercings are placed inside the cartilage fold of your upper ear. When paired with charms and dangling piercing jewelry, floating helix piercings give the illusion that the jewelry is suspended along the flat part of your ear.

Paired Lip Piercings

Paired lip piercings are made up of two distinct piercings placed in various places around your lips. There are several placement options (each with different names), so you can get a style that fits your individual personality. Unique paired lip piercings in Orlando include snake bites, angel bites, and vertical labrets.

Placement

Where you place your piercing is just as important as the type you get. When you choose a professional piercing studio in Orlando like Fine Ink Studios, your body artist will work with you to find the best placement based on your body type and face shape. Here are some trending placements to consider:

Daith

Located between the ridge-like part of your ear that runs from the forward helix to the conch, this piercing is centered on an acupoint associated with muscle relaxation. These piercings are rumored to have health benefits, such as eliminating migraines, which has increased their popularity, but it hasn’t been proven.

Navel 

They were big in the 90s, and now they're trending again! Forget the plain old studs and basic curved barbells; today's style is all about dazzling gemstones, chic rose gold, and delicate chains for super sleek, simple looks.

Conch

Conch piercings are placed in the middle part of your ear cartilage, in the fleshy part just outside your ear canal. This versatile piercing creates entirely unique looks depending on the jewelry you wear each day.

Tragus

This piercing is delicately placed on the little flap of cartilage that covers your ear canal. It's a trending piercing as only some people have the right anatomy to get it. Check with your piercing artist in Orlando to determine whether it’s an option for you.

Design & Style

Looking for a unique piercing in Orlando? Check out some of our favorite current trends:

Constellation Piercings

Constellation piercings are a group of individual piercings that form a design on your entire ear, from lobe to helix. When connected together, the piercings form a distinct design, such as a geometric shape, your Zodiac sign, or your favorite star constellation.

Ear Stacking

Why settle on one lobe piercing when you can have several? Ear stacking allows you to experiment with different lobe piercings placed in various directions, a distinct departure from the traditional single piercing on your lower lobe. Your creativity can shine here; whether you stack two or three lobe piercings vertically, or place four horizontally following the curvature of your outer ear toward the anti-tragus.

Rearscapes

To create a rearscape, swap out the jewelry backs of your constellation piercing or ear stack for ones with fun shapes and designs like gemstones, hearts, and stars. The result is an Orlando piercing collection that's two-sided and looks just as good from the back as the front.

Asymmetrical Ear Piercing

Who says your piercings in Orlando need to match on both sides of your ears? Create a unique curated piercing collection with piercings that complement (but don’t match) each other. It’s vital to work with an experienced body piercer familiar with this style so that your piercings look intentional, not chaotic or haphazard.

Piercing Jewelry Materials

At Fine Ink Studios, you can find high-quality piercing jewelry, including pieces from Invictus, one of the nation's most trusted body piercing brands. Here are some of the high-quality piercing metals you can choose from:

Implant Grade

Orlando piercing jewelry must be made of implant-grade metals, like titanium and stainless steel. This allows your piercing to heal well and reduces the risk of infection or rejection.

Titanium

Titanium is a durable metal that is great for initial piercings and for everyday wear once your piercing has healed. It's hypoallergenic, highly durable, and often used in surgical settings, so you know you're getting a clean, safe piece of jewelry.

Gold

Gold and white gold are solid, dependable, and high-quality choices for piercing jewelry. Opt for 14k or 18k, which are stronger and harder than 24k and hold up better for daily wear.

PVD

PVD metals are created through a high-tech process that vaporizes and bonds strong metals, like titanium and gold, together. The result is a super-thin, super-strong coating that’s hypoallergenic as well as fade- and scratch-resistant.

Piercing Jewelry Types

Jazz up your look with these classic and modern Orlando piercing jewelry options: 

Studs

Studs are the ultimate go-to for piercings of all kinds. They look great everywhere and can be worn with everything. Mix up studs and hoops for a more modern, chic look.

Hoops

Hoops are classic, but they stand out when placed in unexpected places, giving your piercing a whole new look. Add a hoop to a conch piercing and create a loop that appears to "hug" the outer part of your ear. Place a hoop in a daith piercing for a bold statement that will instantly draw attention.

Bars

Bars and dumbbells are popular options for upper cartilage piercings like industrials. Modern bar jewelry features gems and unique, internally threaded ends that add style to the classic metal balls popular in the 90s and early 2000s.

Dangle Earrings

Dangling jewelry is another classic style that's getting a modern upgrade. Instead of placing dangle earrings on your lower earlobes, create a modern look by using dangles on piercings like the hidden helix, flat, or rook.

Fine Ink Studios: Body Piercing in Orlando

At Fine Ink Studios, we are dedicated to offering safe, clean, and comfortable body piercing in Orlando and throughout Central Florida. Our experienced and certified body piercing artists will provide you with everything needed for healthy healing, ensuring you enjoy your piercing for a lifetime. We also offer a wide selection of piercing jewelry, allowing you to achieve the style you desire as soon as you leave our studio. Book your appointment today!