High Lobe vs Stacked Lobe Piercing: What's the Difference?

If you’ve been thinking about adding another piercing to your ear but aren’t quite ready to venture into cartilage, we have two suggestions for you:

High lobe

Or perhaps…

Stacked lobe

Both are gorgeous ways to add another layer to your ear and create a more curated ear stack but what’s actually the difference?

Let’s get into it.

What is a high lobe piercing?

A high lobe piercing is exactly what it sounds like, a lobe piercing placed higher up on your ear than your traditional first or second lobe.

It sits closer towards the upper part of your lobe, creating a little extra space for jewellery.

We LOVE a high lobe because it can completely change the look of your ear without necessarily adding another cartilage piercing.

What is a stacked lobe piercing?

A stacked lobe piercing involves placing multiple piercings closer together on the lobe, often vertically or at an angle.

Instead of your jewellery sitting in one straight line, the pieces create more of a layered effect and can make your ear look and feel a little more unique and curated.

High lobe vs stacked lobe

The easiest way to think about it is:

High lobe = placement.

Stacked lobe = arrangement

How do you style a high lobe piercing?

This is where the fun starts.

If you already have a larger hoop in your first lobe, try something delicate in your high lobe.

Why not add a tiny crystal stud can add a little sparkle? You could also mix metals, play with different textures or keep everything matching for a more classic look.

There really is no right or wrong.

Why are stacked lobe piercings so popular?

Because they’re SO versatile.

And because lobe piercings give you so many jewellery options once healed, you can change your look whenever you fancy.

One day, delicate and minimal. The next, full sparkle. We love a versatile piercing.

Building your ear stack over time

One of our biggest tips? Don’t rush it.

Your perfect ear stack doesn’t have to happen in one appointment. Start with what you already have and think about what feels like it’s missing.

Maybe that’s a high lobe.

Maybe you want to create a stacked lobe.

Or maybe you just need a new piece of jewellery to completely transform your existing piercings.

At Dorathy & J, we can help you look at your ear anatomy and talk through what could work with your current piercings and jewellery.

Because your ear stack should work for your ear. Not someone else's.

So if you've been searching for high lobe piercing ideas, stacked lobe piercing inspiration or simply wondering what piercing to get next, bring us your inspo and let's create something that's completely you.