<p id=”par-1_85″>In 2025, surface and dermal piercings, once considered niche, are surging back into the spotlight. And celebrities continue to fuel the growing appetite for unconventional body jewelry. This past year, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/north-west-shows-finger-piercing-fans-caution-risks.html/”>North West was spotted</a> sporting a microdermal piercing on her finger, reigniting curiosity around finger piercings and igniting debate online. Additionally, Cardi B got her own set of dermals and surface piercings in December 2025, fueling more buzz. Here’s what to know about the new trend that celebrity fans might see more of in 2026.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-cardi-b-got-dermal-and-surface-piercings-in-december-2025″>Cardi B got dermal and surface piercings in December 2025</h2>
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<p id=”par-2_72″>Cardi B is known for her bold style. And she never hesitates to go her own way when it comes to fashion and music. In 2025, she made waves when she announced that she was pregnant with her fourth child and first baby with her NFL boyfriend, Stefan Diggs. Less than a month after giving birth, a clip posted to <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/DR1_luNjuar/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Instagram</a> shows Cardi at a piercing shop in New York City. </p>
<p id=”par-3_23″>“Fresh back dermal implants, and surface neck, nape piercing for @iamcardib, loving the vibe!” the caption of the post from nyc.piercing reads. </p>
<p id=”par-4_67″>The video shows Cardi sitting in a chair while the piercer marks where the surface piercing on her neck will go. Then the clip includes a photo of the finished nape piercing. Additionally, Cardi got two dermal piercings on her lower back. Again, the clip shows the process, including the piercer at work as Cardi leans over a chair. The rapper seems incredibly happy with the results.</p>
<p id=”par-5_109″>Dermal and surface piercings are a bold and increasingly popular form of body modification. In this instance, the jewelry sits flush against the skin. The jewels create a sleek “floating” effect, unlike traditional piercings. <br><br>Dermal piercings typically involve a single point of entry with an anchor implanted beneath the skin. Surface piercings use two entry points to secure the jewelry along the surface of the skin. These piercings can be placed almost anywhere, from fingers and collarbones to wrists and even facial areas, offering endless possibilities for personalized style. Celebrities and influencers have helped propel the trend. However, both types require careful aftercare to prevent irritation, migration, or rejection.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-north-west-made-waves-with-a-finger-piercing-before-cardi-b-s-piercings”>North West made waves with a finger piercing before Cardi B’s piercings</h2>
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<p id=”par-6_67″>Before Cardi B’s surface piercings, Kim Kardashian and Kanye “Ye” West’s daughter, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/kim-kardashian-addresses-north-west-fake-piercings-controversy-pierced-finger.html/”>North West, made waves</a>. North made headlines after reportedly <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/north-west-stuns-fake-face-tattoos-bright-blue-contacts.html/”>debuting a dermal piercing</a> on her middle finger, an unusual and rare kind of body modification for someone of her age and in that placement. Photos from a family outing in Rome appeared to show the shine of a small gem anchored flush against her skin.</p>
<p id=”par-7_53″>The revelation of North’s piercing has sparked widespread debate. Critics argued that a preteen getting a dermal finger piercing is irresponsible, pointing out that such piercings require meticulous care. On social media and forums, many have expressed concern about the appropriateness, given her age. Others defended the decision as a form of self‑expression.</p>
<p id=”par-8_25″>In response to the backlash, North and Kardashian addressed the criticism publicly. They posted a simple “it’s okay” on their TikTok account, according to <a href=”https://people.com/north-west-responds-to-criticism-of-her-dermal-piercing-11852360″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>People</a>.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-one-piercing-was-set-to-dominate-2025″>One piercing was set to ‘dominate’ 2025</h2>
<p id=”par-9_53″>Many fans of celebrities might not have anticipated dermal piercings having a moment in 2025. According to Roze Rahim DeJesus, a piercer at Nine Moons Piercing in New York City, the conch piercing was set to “dominate” in 2025. A conch piercing goes through the ear’s thick middle cartilage and has a long healing time.</p>
<p id=”par-10_24″>“It’s a piercing that looks great on anyone, and a majority of people have the anatomy for it,” DeJesus told <a href=”https://www.allure.com/story/piercing-trends-2025″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Allure</a> in January 2025.</p>
<p id=”par-11_17″>Additional piercers thought stacked lobes, high lobes, and hidden helix piercings would also take 2025 by storm.</p>
<p id=”par-12_33″>As for surface piercings, some piercers told Allure that they had more requests for nontraditional eyebrow piercings. These included center or horizontal eyebrow piercings, or “anti-eyebrow” piercings — surface piercings on the cheekbone.</p>
<p id=”par-13_19″>So, what piercing will take the celebrity world by storm in 2026? We’ll have to wait and find out.</p>