Ear piercings · Temple Bar
Conch Piercing in Dublin
Make the centre of your ear part of your jewellery collection with a conch piercing at Impulse Piercing in Temple Bar, Dublin. The listed price is €35 including basic jewellery. Book online and discuss the placement, your existing piercings and the longer-term look you would like to work towards together.
Impulse BioWorks & Piercing · Dublin city centre
About conch piercing
A conch piercing passes through cartilage in the bowl of the ear. Its central position makes it a useful focal point between lobe piercings below and helix jewellery around the outside. Small changes in placement can alter how the visible piece sits within that space. If your eventual goal is a ring that curves around the ear, mention this before the position is marked. A piercer can discuss the look in relation to your ear rather than simply copying a photograph.
Is this placement right for you?
Think about both the jewellery you want now and the style you may prefer after healing. A decorative central stud and an ear-encircling ring create quite different effects, so bring references for the look that interests you. Mention in-ear headphones, hearing devices or headsets, if you use them. The aim of the consultation is to find a practical arrangement for your ear and routine. Existing lobe and cartilage jewellery can also help guide the balance of the finished collection.
Jewellery and what is included
Basic jewellery is included in the €35 conch price. Ask what starting piece the piercer recommends for the proposed position and compare any optional decorative ends. If a ring is your eventual aim, discuss that plan now, while letting the initial fit guide the appointment-day choice.
Looking after your piercing
Use sterile saline wound wash as advised and avoid rotating the jewellery. Ask the studio to show you how to reach the conch area without pushing the piece around. Keep a note of any questions between visits so you can discuss them at your next review.
Follow the instructions given for your individual piercing. Ask the studio about any fit checks or jewellery changes during healing.
Further reading: Association of Professional Piercers aftercare guidance.
Conch Piercing: your questions
Should I mention that I eventually want a conch ring?
Yes. The intended jewellery style is useful information when planning placement. Bring a reference picture and ask how that look relates to your ear, including what jewellery is appropriate for the initial appointment.
Where does a conch piercing sit compared with a helix?
A conch sits in the bowl of the ear, while a helix follows the outer cartilage rim. The conch creates a more central detail; the helix outlines the edge. You can compare both placements at the studio.
How do I book and what should I bring?
Use our website booking page to select your piercing and an available appointment. Contact the studio to confirm age, ID and consent requirements for your chosen service before booking. You can also complete our consent form before your visit. Walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability.
Visit Impulse Piercing in Temple Bar
Our Crown Alley studio is at 14A Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 RX36. Our second studio is at Ground Floor, 47 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 RC56. Check your booking details for the location of your appointment.
Find our studios and opening hours or call 083 130 0866 to discuss your piercing.
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