When it comes to ear piercing these days, a hole in one apparently doesn’t cut it. The decorated ear is today’s fashion standout. Studs, chains, bars, lightning bolts, danglers in multiples can be ...

IT’S 11 A.M. on a Tuesday when the needle slides cleanly through my flesh. I am in the back room of Ink Side Out tattoo parlor in Norwalk, Conn., with a new friend by my side. In lieu of Pilates or ...

If you ask J. Colby Smith, New York’s most in-demand body piercer, ear art is decidedly not having a moment. “Lots of ear piercings has always been cool,” says the 39-year-old, who splits his time ...

Ear piercings have advanced from the ordinary lobe and cartilage piercings. The jewelry available for every type of ear piercing has made it easy for those who want multiple ear -piercings. There are ...

When thinking about gauged ear piercings, you might conjure up images of alternative folks who are members of a musical subculture, like pop punk fans. Unless you're interested in getting your ear ...

So you want to get a new piercing, but you're not exactly sure what type? There are a lot of options to choose from, depending on where you want it. Piercings are typically grouped into three main ...