Studs offers expert ear piercings (with needles, never piercing guns) at studios nationwide and a wide assortment of cute earrings that are safe for sensitive ears. 

We’ve reimagined a better ear-piercing experience to help you get the look you want, stress-free. With Studs Studios nationwide, we offer expert ear piercings with needles (never piercing guns!) for better precision, safety and healing. Studs has a wide assortment of cute, high-quality earring options at a range of prices. All of our earrings are safe for sensitive ears and sold in singles, so you can mix and match your dream Earscape®. 

Book an ear piercing appointment or shop earrings on studs.com!

Anna Harman

Lisa Bubbers

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Studs is revered for its affordable, high-quality earrings and plentiful selection, providing customers with comfortable, durable jewelry for daily wear. The brand also offers a mix-and-match option that customers appreciate. However, the customer service experience is inconsistent and occasionally poor, which has deterred some potential buyers. Additionally, there have been complaints about earrings tarnishing over time and causing allergic reactions due to nickel content in supposedly hypoallergenic earrings.

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I loved the experience but 2/4 piercings got infected and closed up. Does not feel super professional but would go back again for fun.

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.

I was really surprised by how affordable it was, considering how high-quality all of their jewelry is. I haven't gotten pierced here, just purchased earrings. I like that they sell the earrings individually so you can mix and match metals.

My recent in-store visit to Studs was super good. Not only did I find their prices to be impressively budget-friendly, but what truly won me over was their extensive array of piercing options (for single unit purchase to avoid having them by pair) 



I got an infection from piercing my ears here and I know four other women who did as well. This is not a reputable piercing company.

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 my ears pierced for free with an apprentice and only paid for jewelry. I like the business model and the customer service at the store— definitely felt like an upscale Claire’s. I think the jewelry is a bit overpriced but enjoyed the process! I had some questions about healing and went back in to get downsized a few months later and it was a seamless process. 

Earrings are great quality and piercing services as simple and quick. I lost one of my earrings once and they replaced it in store for free

Walked in and got two piercings at the New York (Hudson Yards) outlet. The service was quick, efficient and very clean. I walked in with a thought to get two piercings (lobe, forward helix), but the piercer even did a "mini" ear-scaping session when checking out my ear and recommended a different option which I went with and looked even better than what I thought! 

Highly recommend, just for the service. The earring selections are decent - and quality feels good so far. 

honestly nothing! They've got things down to a science👩‍🔬 and an art 🎨

I <3 Studs Wynwood– the employees are so kind, cool, and really really want you to have a great experience. The last time I got my ears pierced was the year 2016 at my childhood local Cl*ire's– my mom had finally caved and let me get my second holes, double gun style, yktv. 

When I decided I wanted to get my cartilage pierced a couple of months ago (sry mom), Studs had just opened in Miami so I had to know what the hype was all about. The hype is real, the process is simple & feels really safe/approachable, the earrings are cool and affordable, and the space is clean, inviting. I haven't purchased any of their earrings aside from the one that I got my ear pierced but now I kinda wanna get another piercing just so I can go back and hang with the girls at the store.

What could use improvement is taking into account the markups that are occurring cost-wise for clients. There are separate costs for each piercing, piercing earrings, more permanent earrings once the piercing heals, and then cleaning solutions. There's also a two-piercing limit per appointment that I wasn't aware of. 

My experience was at the Austin Studs location on South Congress. The site and online appointment scheduler were convenient and well-integrated with their email follow-up and calendar reminders. I selected my timeslot and was able to browse the earring selections online so I could be prepared for what to buy even before stepping into the store. The interior of the store is quite compact and minimal, but the aesthetic was definitely thoughtful and modern with neon and acrylic pieces throughout. My piercer was super kind and knowledgeable. I loved that I could tip them via their printed Venmo codes at the register and that they had some cross-sell products, like saline rinses to keep the new piercings healthy.

Such a reasonable price for great products! This is my favorite jewelry brand.

I'd love to be more involved in the brand! Would love if they ran an editorial blog and/or wanted to offer more events

After having sub-par experiences with ear piercing at tattoo shops and high-end jewelry stores, booking an appointment at Studs was such a source of joy. It was painless, efficient, and joyful (a tall order for someone sticking a needle in your ear :)) I love their earrings and haven't experienced any tarnishing or irritation. Also love that they sell their deadstock on Depop.

I wish there was more piercing jewelry with gemstones. I liked my stud but it would be cool to have more stone options. The 14k gold heart I got was adorable. 

Everything about Studs is so well-thought out and designed. I got my ears pierced when it first opened and everyone was so nice and helpful and remembered you if you came in again. The collections and collabs are really cool. They've built an awesome brand that feels welcoming. 

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??

Definitely recommend closely looking at the sizing info on the earrings/studs specifically. Mine looked much larger in the pic versus real life. Still love my earrings though!! Just worth noting that the pictures are suuuuper up close so things look bigger. 

SUPER impressed with Studs. Really high quality products, beautiful packaging, super fast delivery, etc. The earrings I have ordered to date do come in a little baggy that says "Made in China" if that's a turn off for you, but overall I've had 0 issues with the brand. 

Product packaging is awesome and my order came with this neat little pouch, stickers, and a scratch off that gave me a discount code for $10 off my next order. Will definitely be ordering again!

I recently visited Studs, a jewelry company with both an online presence and physical piercing locations across the US. The Thingtesting team and I stopped by their Austin location during our offsite. I spontaneously decided to get two piercings – one in each ear. Piercings are more expensive than I remember! (That might be a me problem and not a Studs problem because it's been 20 years since my last piercings... I thought it was going to be 50 USD, but two piercings and jewelry netted out at $250+ 😅)

Studs offers a millennial/gen z take on a piercing studio; a "trendy" assortment of jewelry designs such as cowboy boots (fitting for Austin), lightning bolts, stars, smileys, etc, you get it. Piercings are done by super cool and friendly people. In general, the experience seemed geared towards a younger audience than me; the neon pouches, the flower stickers, diamond peel and sticks.

In conclusion, it's an interesting brand... The experience was professional and the jewelry still looks great after a few months of everyday wear. In fact, I liked their hoop earrings so much that I bought additional ones due to their reasonable price point. So - all in all: The branding doesn't speak to me, yet it still made me spontaneously get two piercings and reorder more. Good for them!

I found out about Studs when I needed my tragus re-pierced. I did not want to go to a child’s place like Claire’s, so I looked for other options. I came across the Studs location in Dallas. I do not keep up with my piercings so I actually need to go back. .. You get personalized service here and it is worth the money. They do not sell huge earrings like what I have on shown in the picture. However they re-pierced my lobe so just showing you for reference. (No scars, sagging etc).

Lots of packaging! Each earring is stored in an individual baggie for some reason -- could save plastic by just using a paper backing like other shops.

Dang, I wanted to hate Studs, but I love them. I own more than 50 pairs of earrings but I have exclusively worn my Studs every day since I got them (I'm also more of a big statement earring girl but these little guys have captured my heart). They seem to market more towards folks with multiple ear piercings, but I just have one on each side and I still had fun buying and wearing. Super comfortable, stylish, and the package came with fun little goodies and stickers that screamed millennial. You can certainly find cheaper earrings out there but I feel like the quality here is worth it, although we'll see if they're still as good after a year passes. And these little Metrocard huggies? Come on.

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