Studs reviews and discussion

4.3

84% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Clean, professional piercing studios
  • Comfortable, lightweight huggies and hoops
  • Stylish, playful design assortment
  • Sensitive-ear friendly metal options
  • Occasional tarnishing on plated finishes
  • Inconsistent durability and bent posts
  • Uncomfortable, finicky flatback mechanisms
  • Limited silver and white-gold selection

Studs earns mixed reviews: many say the piercings are clean, quick, and well-executed and that 14k, titanium, and several huggies/hoops are comfortable for sensitive ears and hold up to daily wear, but others report tarnishing, bent or broken pieces, tricky flatbacks, and even infections or sunken studs. Reviews also praise the fun, stylish assortment and ear-scaping guidance while noting limited piercing jewelry options (especially silver/white gold), sizing confusion, and components that can loosen or fall out.

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86 reviews and posts

  • I've been wearing a pair of silver hoops from studs for over a year now and they still look great! i rarely change out my earrings, and these are great for everyday. i always have a great experience at their nyc location, all of their staff is just so so kind. they also sell mystery earrings in a gumball machine..... need i say more??

  • I love their earrings - a super affordable everyday pair that actually holds up and doesn't tarnish or rust. The huggies stay in really well and are lightweight and comfortable, and I'm able to wear them everyday and while exercising/sleeping/showering with no discomfort or damage to the earring. I haven't tried their piercings, but the jewelry is definitely great and much more affordable than other options.

  • Awesome assortment of jewelry on their site! Tons of fun options - like little cowboy boots and snakes, which are perfect for making a statement or for fun events. Their more basic jewelry is also great and high quality. I have a hoop that snaps together well and does the trick for everyday wear. As with any earrings, it's a bit tough to get a sense of sizing when you're a noobie. But tried a few different hoop sizes and I think I've got the hang of it now. My orders have come with stickers and a super cool neon earring pouch too, which was a really nice touch!

  • I love all the collabs and options they have, I have worn the ear huggers and hoops for a while and have not degraded in quality! They last a bit, but I did eventually see some wear and tear like other cheaper earrings, but that is often after always keeping on to shower / sleep. I do have sensitive ears and have found these work perfect for me!

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    The price point is a bit steep per earring as they are often sold as singles, but I have found cute ones that always justify the price point.

  • Really bummed about Studs! I love the look and feel of this brand but the quality is lacking imo. The posts of these earrings are thicker than usual and the jewelry itself broke after one wear.

  • Very cute earrings at an affordable price point. I got a pavé huggie to wear in my helix piercing, and loved the look. However, with that earring constantly being in my ear, the gold finish obviously wore off over time. It was maybe a year before I decided to swap it out for a solid gold/diamond piece that's built to last. If you aren't ready to invest in a higher quality piece (200-400 vs. $25) or just want more fun options I would definitely recommend studs.

  • I've gotten 4 piercings over 2 years all from studs. They're always nice, do a good job and are very professional. And good earring selection. First 2 were from apprentice appointments so it was cheaper and they did a great job.

  • I got one of their packs of earrings and the lasted a few months before they started really tarnishing which is disappointing for the price point

  • Love the concept! The piercing experience is significantly better than going to a normal tattoo/piercing shop, and I love the different options in piercing jewelry. The studs are cute, high quality, and their collabs make for fun gifts. Follow up appointments to downsize / check on fresh piercings can be difficult to schedule, but once you’re there, the employees are very communicative and supportive.

  • Had a great experience at the piercing studio in the Century City LA mall! It made getting piercings less intimidating. I also like the jewelry. Though I try to only buy fine or demi-fine jewelry now so don't own very many pairs of Studs earrings, I enjoy the styles they do offer.

  • My Studs have lasted a surprisingly long amount of time. Pricing is relatively inexpensive and there are lots of designs to choose from.

  • LOVED my experience at the Studs location in Williamsburg. The ladies there were so sweet and helpful. They really took their time in helping me build an ear-stack and choosing the earrings. I have only worn the piercing quality earrings from Studs and they are super super nice ad not incredibly expensive (however when I bought them they were running a promotion). The earrings have lasted over a year and look exactly the same and I wear them every day and hardly every take them out (in the shower, pool, gym, etc.)

  • I really love the affordability of Studs and how stylish it is. They are constantly bringing new styles and you can purchase either as a single or pair. Packaging is also fun to unpack as it comes with stickers a few times I received a scratch-off coupon too.

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    Really want them to have more silver options and the stock was more consistent.

  • I got my ears pierced at the Soho location in NYC and have purchased a number of earrings in person and online. Love every pair, and love that you can purchase a single earring or the set. Everything is so cute and affordable, I buy almost all of my earrings here! I will wear them in the shower and working out and so far have had no issues with wear and tear.

    Feedback

    lots of packaging - paper, plastic, etc when shipped. Could do with less.

  • I love the aesthetic of their stores and the piercing service & jewelry is pretty affordable. When I went in store, people have been super helpful and the aftercare they provide is pretty good as well.

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    I would love a little more variety on the piercing jewelry.

  • I got my ears pierced here. Everything was very clean, professional, easy and studs has great branding, although I did feel that it was a little bit overpriced for what it was and that the options for piercing studs were limited. But in the end I’m glad I got my ears pierced there - I had no infections and they were super nice.

  • Got my second earlobe piercings at a studs and had a fab experience! I love the range of studs they sell, and I wear my tiny pearls every day :)

  • I loved going to studs. Great piercing and great earrings . I have been pierced twice here and will continue to come back!

  • Got my conch pierced at the Wynwood location in Miami. The piercing healed fine, but there is now a black ring around the piercing. I kept in the jewelry that they originally put in, so not sure how that happened. I have other piercings and have never had that happen with the original jewelry.