How much does an ear lobe piercing cost in Riverside?

Piercings start at $40, and jewelry is priced separately. Lobes are the simplest placement, so they usually sit at the starting price. Complex placements are quoted at your free consultation.

How long does a lobe piercing take to heal?

Around 6 to 8 weeks. Lobes heal faster than cartilage because they are soft tissue with good blood flow. Keep them clean, do not sleep on them, and come back for your free downsize check once healed.

Can I get both lobes done in one visit?

Yes. Many clients do both at once. Your piercer will mark both sides first so they match, then pierce with new sterile single-use needles for each.

Do you pierce lobes on minors?

Minors can get certain piercings with a parent or legal guardian present. Both must bring matching photo ID and complete consent forms. Call (951) 224-9177 first to confirm the placement.

Ear piercing

Ear Lobe Piercing in Riverside, CA

An ear lobe piercing sits in the soft fleshy tissue at the bottom of the ear, and it is the easiest piercing to heal and the most common first piercing. At Arcane Ink in Riverside, lobes are marked with your anatomy and your jewelry in mind, pierced with a single-use needle, and fitted with implant-grade titanium. Lobes generally heal in 6 to 8 weeks, and placement can be set for a single stud now or a curated stack later.

Quick facts

Price from: $40 + jewelry
Healing time: 6–8 weeks
Pain level: Low
Piercer: Brandon Medina

Healing & aftercare

What healing looks like

A ear lobe piercing typically takes 6–8 weeks to heal. Keep it clean with sterile saline spray twice a day, do not touch or twist it, keep it dry after showers, and avoid pools, hot tubs, lakes and the ocean until it is fully settled.

Full aftercare for ear lobe piercings

Come back for a free downsize check once the swelling drops. Changing jewelry early is the most common cause of irritation, so let your piercer do it.

Jewelry