The ear offers more possibility than almost anywhere else on the body. From the soft centre of the lobe to the firm cartilage of the helix, each position has its own character, its own healing journey, and its own relationship with the pieces you choose to wear in it.

The lobe is the most universal of piercings, the entry point for many, and the foundation of every curated ear. Soft tissue, relatively quick to heal, and endlessly versatile. A single HMp piece in the lobe makes a statement. Multiple lobes, layered with components, make something else entirely.

Just above the standard lobe position, the upper lobe is still soft tissue, making it a gentle next step if you're building upwards. Stacked with the lobe below, it creates immediate depth and intention.

The helix runs along the outer rim of the ear: bold, visible, and one of the most versatile positions for HMp jewellery. It catches the light. It frames the ear from the outside in.

Higher on the rim, the upper helix sits at the very top of the ear. Often the most visible from the front, especially with the right piece. A natural anchor point for building a helix line.

Where the helix curves forward, closest to the face. The forward helix is subtle and intimate, often only visible to those close to you. Small, precise pieces work beautifully here.

A surface piercing that sits on the flat area just above the ear canal, rather than through the rim. More complex to heal than a standard helix, and placement is critical; this is one to discuss in a consultation.

Between the helix and the lobe, along the outer rim. The auricle is sometimes overlooked, which is exactly what makes it interesting. A piece placed here sits in an unexpected spot, catching the eye without announcing itself.

A single barbell that connects two points across the ear, typically the forward helix and the helix. Graphic, architectural, and unmistakably bold. Not every anatomy accommodates an industrial, which is why we strongly recommend a consultation before committing.

The innermost fold of cartilage, just above the ear canal. The daith is tucked away; you feel it before you see it. Rings and captive pieces work especially well here, sitting neatly in the fold of the cartilage.

The small nub of cartilage that protrudes just in front of the ear canal. The tragus is a favourite: compact, graphic, and always visible. It works beautifully with flat-backed pieces and small barbells.

Opposite the tragus, on the inner rim of the outer ear. The anti tragus is less common, which gives it a quiet distinction. Not every anatomy has a pronounced anti tragus, so a consultation is advisable.

The large, flat area of cartilage in the centre of the ear. The inner conch is one of the most striking placements on the ear, a bold choice that draws the eye inward. Studs and flatback barbells sit beautifully here.

A ring that passes through two points in the conch, sitting as a hoop against the inner cartilage. Architectural and precise, the orbital conch has a graphic quality unlike anything else.

The fold of cartilage at the top inner edge of the ear, just above the daith. The rook is tucked, intimate, and slightly unexpected; you discover it rather than see it immediately. Curved barbells and smaller pieces work best here.

The inner rim of the outer ear, a curved barbell that sits across the anti-helix. The snug is one of the more complex cartilage piercings, both to place and to heal. Anatomy-dependent and worth a thorough consultation.

Rather than passing straight through the lobe front-to-back, the transverse lobe runs horizontally, the barbell ends visible on either side of the lobe. Unusual and quietly striking.

A piercing on the face is the most visible choice you can make. It changes how you are read before you have said anything at all. Placement and proportion matter more here than anywhere else, which is why we always talk it through first.

One of the oldest and most universal piercings in the world, and one of the most enduring. The nostril piercing sits in a long tradition of adornment, and in a small HMp piece, it feels entirely modern. Left, right, or both: a choice that changes a face.

Through the cartilage of the nasal septum, or more precisely, through the soft tissue just below it (the ‘sweet spot’). The septum piercing is as old as human adornment itself, and as contemporary as anything in our collection. It can be flipped up and hidden, or worn with a ring that makes an immediate statement.

A surface piercing across the bridge of the nose, between the eyes. Rare, graphic, and completely singular. The bridge piercing is one of the most striking placements on the face. It requires a careful anatomy assessment and an experienced hand. Both of which we have.

A surface piercing above or through the eyebrow. Asymmetric and directional, the eyebrow piercing has a long history in subcultural style, and a lasting relevance. Like all surface piercings, placement is critical to longevity.

At HMp London, you can be pierced anywhere from the waist up. Below are the most requested body placements and what to know about each.

Intimate, powerful, and deeply personal: the nipple piercing is one of the most meaningful a person can choose. It is an act of self-possession. In HMp 18ct gold, it is also quietly beautiful. Available for all anatomies.

The navel piercing passes through the skin above (or below) the belly button. It has a particular relationship with the body’s movement, the way it catches light when you move. Anatomy-dependent: a flat stomach is not required, but a certain anatomy of the navel itself is.

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A curation appointment with Hannah or our expert team will help you plan your piercing journey, considering your anatomy, your existing piercings, the look you’re working towards, and the pieces that will get you there. This is the conversation that happens before the piercing.

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