While intimidating, piercings can also be incredibly fun to get. It allows you to accessorize your body and gives you a unique look that no one else has. For those looking to get pierced, it’s important to go to a trusted piercer that offers a clean, safe, sterile environment. Caring piercers are also a must as they will be the ones to guide you through the aftercare and healing process.

For those thinking about it, these piercers around Metro Manila offer all that and more. Using sterile single-use needles instead of guns, these studios, parlors, and piercing bars give much thought and care to every client. So what are you waiting for? Get your NeilMed solution ready and head out to get your first – or second, or third – piercing today.

Best for First Timers: Piercing Day

Perhaps one of the most well-known establishments in the field, Piercing Day offers thoughtful and customised service per client. Booking an appointment with them is no joke, as slots usually fill out as fast as they come. You can, however, expect meticulous service as well as an array of beautiful jewelry that ranges from casual accessories to finer-made earrings.

Piercers are also friendly and knowledgeable – it’s obvious they’re just as excited as you are about your new piercing – and can offer advice on placement and customization on ears, nose, and navel. They also offer ear piercing services specifically for kids!

Location: Piercing Day, Blue Sapphire Residences, BGC, Taguig

Best for Beautiful Jewelry Selections: Suki Jewelry

You may know the brand Suki as a contemporary purveyor of fine jewelry, but did you know that they also hold pop-up piercing bars? Usually held at their booth in Rockwell, these piercing bars invite well-known piercers to serve curious mallgoers and impulsive adrenaline junkies.

Keep an eye out on their social media account to know when the next scheduled one is and choose from a variety of beautiful pieces that are crafted as thoughtfully as they are designed.

Location: Suki Jewelry, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City

Best for Unique Piercing Placements: 55 Tinta

One of the best things about 55 Tinta’s services is that they offer a comprehensive list of piercing services. They don’t just pierce on ears, but also on more intimate parts of the body, including the navel and nipple. The adventurous can also try the Prince Albert or Christina placements.

The esoteric tunnel piercing can also be done at 55 Tinta, which thankfully serves a variety of cities in Metro Manila, including Makati, Quezon City, and Cavite. They also have a branch in the surf town of San Juan, La Union.

Location: 55 Tinta, Multiple locations

Best for Impulsive Walk-ins: Vimana Tattoo

Frequented by the likes of Maja Salvador, Vimana Tattoo offers piercing sessions to both walk-in clients and those with reservations. Their piercers are also knowledgeable in curation and can help clients choose the best ear placements for their new piercings. Open every afternoon to night - except on Tuesdays – Vimana also offers bump treatments.

Location: Vimana Tattoo, 186 Tomas Morato Corner Sct de Guia Street, Quezon City

Best for Stylish Curation and Skin-Safe Studs: Penny Pairs

Known for their dainty, hypoallergenic jewelry, Penny Pairs now offers ear piercing services at their latest branch in Ayala Malls Manila Bay. Designed with comfort, safety, and style in mind, they offer implant-grade titanium studs, a well-trained team, and a clean, inviting studio. And the best part? Piercings are free with every pair of Flatback Studs, and walk-ins are welcome.

The Flatback Studs collection features 20 sleek, lightweight designs crafted for sensitive ears — perfect for both fresh and healed piercings. Each piece comes in gold or silver and uses a secure, threadless stud system. It's modern, curated, and made to last.

Location: Penny Pairs, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Macapagal Blvd. cor. Aseana Ave., Parañaque City