Looking for inspiration for your next ear piercing or wondering how to get your ear stacking game on point? We h(ear) you!
Gone are the days of simple lobe studs. Ear piercing is hotter than ever in 2025, and it’s easy to see why. We’ve all been taking the “more is more” approach with our ring stacks and layered necklaces for a while now, so it was only a matter of time before we extended the courtesy to our ears and got creative with them. Besides, with ear piercings, we don’t just get to wear our favourite earrings all at once, but we also get to express ourselves. One can tell their story with coloured gemstones, diamonds and symbolic pieces. The best part? You get to push the boundaries and define what an ear stack can be. Keep it simple, go bold, make it fun or edgy; it’s up to you.
Ready to play it by ear? We’ve put together the hottest ear-piercing trends and ear-stacking tips on getting started so you can curate a Gram-worthy ear stack that screams YOU!
Stacking Inspo for Ear-Piercing Trends of 2025
1. Minimalist Pleasure
This minimalist ear stacking idea is perfect for people who don’t want to commit to multiple ear piercings RN or have more orthodox workplace norms.
All you need to do is wear your favourite studs, dangle or drop earrings as you would and then add mini hoops or huggie earrings to take your ear game from basic to fire. Yep, it’s that easy to simple to pull off.
However, piercing placement is the key to determining the final look of your stack. So, if you want to play it safe, place your secondary earring right above your regular earring. But if you want an ear stack that stands out, keep a gap between the two piercings and go for a high-lobe or lower-helix piercing like Sophia Bush.
Also see: Ear piercing ideas for wearing conch earrings
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2. Studded Lobes
Perhaps you want to veer away from something that feels too basic or you probably aren’t ready for cartilage piercing earrings yet, which, as we all know, can be quite painful. In that case, the stacked lobe style will tickle your fancy. And guess what, it’s Hailey Bieber-approved!
The idea is to have many piercings at different heights on your ear lobes to create a trendy stacked look that turns heads. Hailey Bieber is clearly making an impressive statement, and you too can take on this trend by placing your studs (either graduating or of the same size) horizontally. Alternatively, you can experiment with vertical stacking by placing your studs on top of each other for a cool, layered effect.
Now that we’ve discussed placements, let’s talk about the kind of studs you can choose. Of course, diamond studs are always a classic choice (shop diamond earrings right away), but you can also choose colourful gemstone studs (just be sure to stick to the same colour palette) if you want to put a vibrant spin on your look. You can shop ruby earrings for women, shop sapphire earrings for her, shop pearl earrings and many more right here at Angara. That’s not all! In case you’re looking for cute trendy earrings for multiple piercings, we also have fancy studs with moons, stars and bow motifs. So, what’s it going to be?
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3. Hoops Galore
Can’t bear to part with your hoops? Who said you’d have to?
There are many reasons why curating an ear stack with hoop earrings is a fabulous idea. First of all, hoop earrings will never go out of style. Secondly, you’ll never have to pick between your favourite pairs of hoops ever again. Plus, it’s so bold and eye-catching that it will never fail to get you noticed wherever you go.
And hey, there are no rules. You can wear hoops of different sizes and shapes, play around with textures and mix up the metals and gems. So, let’s go shopping for new hoops, shall we?
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4. Mixed Feelings
Zoe Kravitz is proof that you can have it all. You can wear your dangle, studs and hoops together and still look super chic!
Having said that, it’s best to work your way upwards. Start with a statement drop or dangle earring and follow it up with huggies or stacked studs. Then top off with mini hoops if you have a cartilage piercing (Zoe is sporting a daith piercing here) or an ear cuff if you want the pierced look without having a piercing.
Also see: Best earrings for cartilage ear piercings
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5. Bold Statement
Want to rock an ear stack that’s not like anyone else’s? Let Dua Lipa lead the way with her earspiration.
When we think of stacking, we usually think of balancing it out with a few small pieces. But the intent here is to create a bolder, more dramatic look. So, instead of incorporating smaller pieces, you want to choose many statement dangle, drop or hoop earrings of similar lengths and wear them back-to-back. And if you’re craving even more sparkle, add a mini hoop to your helix piercing.
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More Ear Piercing Styling Tips Getting Started
- Consider your style, face shape and lifestyle before you get an ear piercing done. Also, discuss your stack vision before you get a piercing done.
- Sticking to only one metal while curating an ear stack will ensure your ear stack looks more cohesive. However, mixing up your metals adds character and personality to your stack.
- While there’s no limit to how many earrings you can add to your stack, don’t overcrowd it. Wearing too many styles can reduce the overall impact of your ear stack and take the focus away from your earrings.
Remember, getting a piercing is a life-long commitment, so make sure to thoroughly research and find a reliable piercing professional. Always put safety and hygiene first, and never try to pierce yourself.
FAQs
1. What is the best piercing for beginners?
Upper lobe and lower helix piercings are best for beginners or those new to ear piercings.
2. What is the trend in ear piercings in 2025?
Double ear, helix, conch, tragus and daith piercing are all trending in 2025.
3. Which piercing is safe?
All piercings are safe. However, ear lobe piercings are less painful and take less time to heal when compared to cartilage piercings.
