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Custom Ear Curation and Professional Piercing

byTattoos and TalesStudio near Royal Meenakshi Mall, Hulimavu, BengaluruStarts from500 per piercingView full gallery

Your ears are unique, and your jewelry should be too. We don't just pierce; we curate a look that fits your anatomy, style, and comfort.

A clean and simple upper lobe piercing performed by our artist Maxy. This is a great way to start building an ear curation project.

A beautifully healed ear project featuring a flat piercing with a flower top and a daith piercing with a crescent moon ring. We help you choose jewelry that complements your style.

An upper lobe piercing done by Srinath. Even for a simple piercing, we ensure the placement is perfect and the process is sterile and comfortable.

A classic helix piercing performed by Maxy. This is a popular cartilage piercing that can be styled in many ways once healed.

The final check in the mirror after an upper lobe piercing by Maxy. We make sure you are completely happy with the placement before you leave the studio.

A fresh upper lobe piercing by Maxy, adding a subtle touch to the client's ear. We use high-quality, implant-grade titanium studs for all initial piercings.

Our artist Maggie performing a precise upper lobe piercing. We have a full team of skilled piercers to bring your ideas to life.

Ear curation is one of our favorite services. Here, our artist Maxy performs a custom set of piercings, including scapha, helix, and upper lobe placements, to create a unique and balanced look tailored to the client's anatomy.

A standard lobe piercing performed by Maxy. We give the same attention to detail and hygiene for every piercing, no matter how simple.

A lobe piercing performed by Maxy. We ensure a comfortable and relaxed environment for all our clients, whether it's their first piercing or their tenth.

About Ear Curation & Styling

Ear curation is not about filling every available space. It is about understanding your anatomy—the curves of your cartilage and the space you have—to ensure your jewelry sits perfectly without restricting movement. When you come into our Hulimavu or JP Nagar studio, we do not rush. We work with you to plan placement that balances your ear shape, whether you are looking for a minimalist aesthetic or a complex, layered setup.

Why Anatomy Matters

Many clients come in with a specific look from social media, but their ear structure simply cannot support it. As your piercers, we focus on what works for your specific anatomy, not just what is trending. If a daith or tragus piercing isn't right for your ear fold, we will tell you straight. Our goal is a result that heals well and looks natural.

Our Safety Standards

  • No Piercing Guns: We use only single-use, sterile needles. Guns are traumatic to tissue and cannot be effectively sterilized. We open everything in front of you.
  • Implant-Grade Titanium: For all fresh piercings, we use titanium. It is hypoallergenic and lighter than steel, which reduces pressure and helps your piercing heal smoothly.
  • Custom Curation: We plan the spacing so your new jewelry doesn't interfere with headphones, glasses, or sleeping positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I choose my first piercing? Start with something simple like a lobe or helix. We can plan the rest of the layout as you heal.
  • Does it hurt? It is a quick pinch. We guide you through breathing exercises so you feel calm and relaxed.
  • Can I bring my own jewelry? For initial piercings, we insist on using our sterile, implant-grade titanium. Once you are fully healed, you are welcome to upgrade to your own pieces.
14 years of safe, needle-only piercing.Approved by the tribe
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Tattoos and Tales

Studio near Royal Meenakshi Mall, Hulimavu, BengaluruStarts from 500 per piercing

We are Srinath, Maxy, and the team at Tattoos and Tales. We treat your ear like a canvas, not just another appointment. We have been doing this for over 14 years in Bangalore, and we are sticklers for safety, which is why you will never see a piercing gun in our studio.

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