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There are tons of body piercing types out there, but let’s be real, some styles are way more popular than others. Wondering which piercings are trending and what kind of jewelry works best in each? Let’s break it down.

Ear Piercings

Ear piercings have been around forever, and they’re still the #1 go-to for both first-timers and piercing fanatics. Lobes forever take the most popular spot. But more and more people are taking on curated ear looks and choosing different cartilage piercings like helix, tragus, daith, and industrials.

Each ear has space for up to 13 unique piercing types (yep, 13!), and depending on the placement, certain jewelry styles just work better. Overall, the most popular ear piercingsOpens a new window are:

• Earlobe
• Industrial
• Helix
• Tragus
• Daith
• Rook

Jewelry choices also vary by style preferences. For instance, a lot of folks go for stretched lobes with plugs or tunnelsOpens a new window as opposed to stud earringsOpens a new window or other piercings. Others like their edge in a different flavor, choosing stacked helix piercings for cartilage jewelry.Opens a new window But hey, these are just trends—you do you. No rules here when it comes to expressing your vibe through body jewelry.

Check out these different ear piercing jewelry examples below and think about which ones are best for your look.

Ear Piercing Jewelry Types:

• Stud EarringsOpens a new window: Perfect for earlobes, and can work in healed helix or conch piercings.
• French Hook EarringsOpens a new window: Usually worn only in earlobes; a more feminine, dangly style.
• Fake PlugsOpens a new window: Meant for lobes, giving the look of stretched piercings without the stretch.
• Circular BarbellsOpens a new window: A versatile basic that fits in any collection. Great for lobes and many cartilage spots.
• Spiral Cartilage EarringsOpens a new window: Designed for helix piercings, especially if you have multiples.
• Captive Bead RingsOpens a new window: Super flexible; wear them in lobes, helix, rook, daith, tragus, and more.
• SegmentOpens a new window and Seamless Rings:Opens a new window Great for cartilage piercings, especially daith and tragus.
• Industrial BarbellsOpens a new window: Specifically for industrial piercings; some prefer captive rings during healing.

Stretched Earlobe Piercing Jewelry:

• Ear HangersOpens a new window, PlugsOpens a new window, and TunnelsOpens a new window: Ideal for stretched lobes or conch piercings. Tons of unique shapes and materials to choose from.

Nose Piercings

Nose piercings are wildly popular too, especially nostril and septum piercings. Of the several types of nose piercingsOpens a new window, nostril and septum are the two most popular lately. Septums piercings can be broken down even further:

• Circular barbellsOpens a new window,
• Captive ringsOpens a new window (including segment, seamless and captive bead rings) and
• Septum pinchersOpens a new window

Nose bonesOpens a new window, nostril screwsOpens a new window (which can be custom-bent to fit you perfectly using fishtail nose ringsOpens a new window), nose hoops like segmentOpens a new window or seamless ringsOpens a new window, and labret studsOpens a new window are the most popular styles of nostril piercing jewelry. Check out examples of each nose piercing type below.

Nostril Piercings Jewelry Types:

• Nostril ScrewsOpens a new window
• Labret StudsOpens a new window
• Seamless RingsOpens a new window
• Nose BonesOpens a new window

Septum Piercing Jewelry Types:

• Circular BarbellsOpens a new window
• Septum PinchersOpens a new window
• Seamless RingsOpens a new window
• Segment Rings & Septum ClickersOpens a new window
• Septum Tusks
• Captive Bead RingsOpens a new window

Belly Button Piercings

Navel piercings went through a dip in popularity after the early 2000s, but they're back, baby. Whether you like bold dangles or low-key rings, there’s a belly ring style for everyone. It's no wonder so many people love belly button piercings, since they accentuate the midriff in a variety of styles (e.g. circular barbellsOpens a new window or captive ringsOpens a new window).

Take a look at the traditional belly ring styles below, or visit the Belly Button Rings sectionOpens a new window to see the full selection of navel jewelry.

Belly Button Ring Jewelry Types:

• Crystal Explosion Belly RingsOpens a new window
• Belly ChainOpens a new window or Dangle Belly RingsOpens a new window
• Bali CharmsOpens a new window
• BioPlast Belly RingsOpens a new window
• Gold JewelryOpens a new window
• Navel ShieldsOpens a new window
• Vintage & Opal Belly RingsOpens a new window

Nipple Piercings

Nipple piercings are edgy and bold, but they definitely hold up as one of the most popular piercings. Their aesthetic and sensory qualities make them appealing to anyone looking to make a statement when they take their shirt off. Some of the most popular nipple piercings are:

• Straight barbellsOpens a new window
• Bent barbellsOpens a new window
• Pinchers and circular barbellsOpens a new window
• Captive ringsOpens a new window
• Nipple shieldsOpens a new window
• Dangle nipple ringsOpens a new window

Tongue Piercings & Eyebrow Piercings

Tongue and eyebrow piercings are neck-and-neck in popularity. Like navel piercings, they're making a comeback after a few years of laying low.

Straight barbellsOpens a new window are the only practical type of tongue ring, but there are several jewelry styles you can wear in an eyebrow piercing. Micro bent barbells, circular barbells and captive rings are the three most popular types of eyebrow ringsOpens a new window.

Other Popular Piercings

If you're into dermal piercingsOpens a new window, lip piercingsOpens a new window and male and female genital piercingsOpens a new window, visit the Piercing InformationOpens a new window section of our Information Center.Opens a new window There are tons of FAQs, guides, and helpful tips to explore all your piercing options.