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Earlobe Piercings

Ear piercings are often where people start, but that does not mean they should be treated casually. Placement still matters. Jewelry still matters. And the way your piercing is done shapes how it heals and how it lives on your ear long-term.

At Stacked, we take a more thoughtful approach to ear piercings. We consider your anatomy, your existing piercings, and your overall goals before anything is placed. Whether you are getting your first lobe piercing or adding to an existing stack, we design it to feel balanced, wearable, and comfortable from the start.

Duration25 Minutes - One

Why Stacked Piercing?

Why get ear piercings at Stacked?

Because even a simple piercing deserves intention.

We take time with placement, choose jewelry that is hypoallergenic and designed for healing, and make sure your ear piercings feel balanced, comfortable, and wearable long-term. No piercing guns. No rushed decisions. Just thoughtful placement, curated jewelry, and support that continues after the appointment. That’s the foundation of The Stacked Method™.

Cost + Age Requirements

Upon booking your appointment, the piercing fee is due in full.

The piercing fee does not include the cost of jewelry.

We have options across a range, from just getting started to more elevated pieces.

Single Lobe — $60

Perfect for a single lobe piercing on one ear. This service is available for clients ages 8+, and appointments take about 25 minutes.

Two Lobe Piercings — $70

Ideal for a lobe set or two piercings, whether that means one on each ear or two on the same ear. This appointment is for one person, ages 13+, and takes about 30 minutes.

If you are booking for a child younger than 13, please see our Children’s Pair of Earlobe Piercings service, created specifically for kids ages 8–12.

Three Lobe Piercings — $90

A great option for any combination of three earlobe piercings, like seconds or a stack. This service is for one person, ages 13+, and takes about 40 minutes.

Four Lobe Piercings — $110

Best for four earlobe piercings in any combination. If you are not sure where you want them yet, your piercer can make placement suggestions based on your anatomy. This appointment is for one person, ages 13+, and takes about 1 hour.

We pierce with ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium flat back posts and threadless tops. Standard lobe piercings are typically done at 18g, though 16g is available by request. Post length depends on your tissue and anatomy. You can browse a few options in our Lookbook.

Hoops can be worn later, once the piercing is fully settled. For most people, that is typically around 8+ months.

Whether you are booking a single piercing or building out a fuller stack, we’ll guide placement based on your anatomy and goals so everything feels balanced, comfortable, and designed to last.

Ear Piercing Process

Ear piercing process


Your piercer will clean and mark your lobe piercing placement first. For some people, that means a classic centered placement. For others, it may be more anatomy-led or designed around existing piercings and future stack plans.

Once placement is approved, the piercing is done with a needle. Then jewelry is guided into place. No piercing guns. No rushing. Just precise placement and a calm, supportive experience from start to finish.

Spa-like environment

Expert, state-licensed piercing professionals

Support for proper healing

14k solid gold + implant grade titanium

Need to cancel?

We get it, life happens. If you cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment, your piercing fee will be refunded in full.

Questions? Give us a call or email us at 815-782-2533 support@stackedpiercing.com.

Earlobe Piercings

$60.00

Ear Piercing Information

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Pain Level 1–3/10

Pain is personal, so this can vary. For most people, lobe piercings are one of the easier ear piercings to get.

 
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Ear Piercing Healing Timeline

Healing Time: 12–15+ weeks | 3–4+ months

Healing depends on your body, your jewelry, and how consistently you follow aftercare. Even a straightforward lobe piercing heals better when it is given time and left alone.

 
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Downsizing

This is one of the most important parts of healing well. A post that is too long for too long can shift, catch, and create unnecessary irritation. The APP notes that many piercings require a downsize before they are fully healed.

Your initial jewelry is selected to allow room for swelling, but that does not mean it should stay that way for the full healing period. Many piercings heal better with a shorter post once swelling has gone down.

For lobe piercings, the initial downsize is typically considered around 6 weeks, depending on how you are healing. Some people need more time. Others are ready right on schedule.

A piercing starts in the studio, but the healing process is each client's responsibility and can’t happen here. At Stacked, we require our clients to come back in for a six-week checkup. This way, we can help troubleshoot any concerns you may have, take a peek at the healing piercing, and give advice as needed.

 

Piercing Aftercare

What to do, what to look out for, and when to contact us.

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Keep It Simple

  • Wash your hands before touching it
  • Clean with sterile saline while healing
  • Dry gently with clean disposable products
  • Do not twist, spin, or rotate the jewelry
  • Avoid sleeping on that side
  • Avoid pressure from headphones, helmets, hats, or phones when possible
  • Don’t change the jewelry early
  • Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, ointments, or harsh cleansers
  • Our bodies heal the piercings; saline just keeps it clean. Anything else can be irritating since it’s an open wound

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Normal Healing Signs

During healing, it’s normal to have:

  • Mild swelling
  • Tenderness
  • Some crusting
  • Occasional redness after being bumped or cleaned
  • A piercing that feels fine one day and slightly irritated the next

APP guidance notes that some bleeding, swelling, tenderness, bruising, itching, and whitish-yellow discharge that dries into crust can all be part of normal healing.

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When to check in

Reach out if you have:

  • Increasing pain instead of gradual improvement
  • Significant swelling that doesn’t settle
  • Jewelry that feels too tight
  • Embedding concerns
  • Heat, spreading redness, or discharge that seems unusual
  • A bump that keeps getting worse

Cancellations

If you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment, your deposit will be kept and treated as the cancellation fee. If you cancel before the 24 hour window, your piercing fee will be refunded in full.

Rescheduling

Need to move your appointment? You can reschedule without a fee as long as it’s more than 24 hours in advance. There will be a link to reschedule in your appointment confirmation email.

Late Arrivals + Documentation

Arriving more than 5 minutes late or not having the required documentation will be treated as a cancellation, and your deposit will be retained. If you’re running late, call us 815-782-2533 — if availability allows, we may be able to move you to a later time.