Because everyone’s anatomy and piercing placement are different, the right jewelry size can vary from person to person. For fully healed piercings, we always recommend checking first with an experienced professional piercer to determine the appropriate post length, hoop diameter, and jewelry style for your piercing. Once you know the right measurements, our team will be happy to help you choose the perfect Mia & Stela piece and create a combination that feels comfortable and suits the anatomy of your ear beautifully.

Pain is entirely subjective, but the actual piercing takes less than half a second! While everyone's tolerance is different, many of our clients say it feels like a tiny pinch, often less painful than getting a shot, waxing, or stubbing your toe.

You will need to clean your piercing regularly until it is completely healed. Depending on your body and where you were pierced, the healing process can take several months.Use a gentle compress and apply a pre-soaked saline wipe, or spray sterile saline onto a piece of non-woven sterile gauze. Hold it gently against your piercing for five minutes.

Because everyone’s body is different, healing times vary widely depending on the person and the exact placement of the piercing. Your piercer will give you a personalized timeline during your appointment so you know exactly when it is safe to swap out your jewelry.

There is no exact rule for this, so we always recommend playing it safe! As a general guideline, standard earlobe piercings might stay open without jewelry after a year or more of continuous wear. Cartilage piercings, however, are much more stubborn and take significantly longer to settle.

Absolutely. Many people choose to create their desired ear stack with several piercings in a single visit. However, how many piercings your ear can comfortably handle at once depends on your anatomy, the placement of each piercing, and the way your body heals. We always recommend discussing the look you have in mind with an experienced professional piercer before your appointment. In some cases, spacing your piercings out over a few sessions can give your body the best chance to heal comfortably and beautifully, while still working toward the final look you want.

Some mild redness, tenderness, or swelling can be normal during the early stages of healing and will often improve over time with gentle saline care. If the area becomes increasingly painful, very swollen, hot to the touch, or simply doesn’t seem to be improving, we recommend seeking advice from an experienced professional piercer or healthcare professional. Avoid removing the jewelry yourself unless you have been specifically advised to do so. Most irritation can be managed successfully when addressed early, so if something doesn’t feel right, it’s always best to have it checked by a professional.

Light movement is generally fine right from the start. For more intense workouts involving heavy sweating or physical contact, it’s best to give your piercing some time before returning to your usual routine. After exercising, gently rinse the area with clean water so that sweat doesn’t remain on the piercing, and avoid anything that may cause direct pressure, friction, or repeated contact with the area. Helmets, tight headbands, headphones, and contact sports should be avoided until the piercing is further along in the healing process and the area is no longer sensitive.