7 Cool Piercing to Try in 2025, According to Piercing Pros

Let's be real. Few things generate adrenaline like get a new piercing. Of course, the moment when you actually get the piercing is always the most stressful, but one of the most fun parts is figuring out what you're going to get and where it's going to be located.

Gone are the days when one lobe was pierced in each ear. These days, people travel everywhere to bring their wildest ideas to life. The hottest options coming this year are both nostalgic and creative. The choices are endless, whether it's a cool new place to get your ears pierced or something a little edgier, like septum piercing.

However, with so many interesting piercing options to choose from, we know it's all too easy to get confused by the many different names and options. So, we consulted professional piercers to discuss seven ideas for the best piercings to get in 2025, from cartilage and vertical stacks to snakebites and statement jewelry. Keep reading to learn about the piercings you'll be seeing everywhere this year—and get ready to get inspired for your next trip to the studio.

Experts featured in this article

Jennifer Turner is the director of piercing and innovation at Poking fun at the Piercing Pagoda.

Brian Keith Thompson celebrity piercer and owner Electric tattoo on body in Los Angeles.