The best body and ear piercing places in Hong Kong

Mofo Tattoo prides itself on providing safe and clean tattoo and piercing experiences, which is a relief, considering you’re about to get struck with a needle. Its talented body piercer, Sara, was professionally trained in Canada and has been doing body piercing in Hong Kong for more than five years. Using single-use, surgical-grade, stainless-steel needles, Sara does everything from your regular ear lobe piercings and navel piercings to dermal-anchor piercings, with exquisite pieces from high-end brands or designers overseas. Sara doesn't post her prices online but you can contact her directly for a quote.

With more than fifty retail shops around Hong Kong, MaBelle is one of the most easily accessible places in town for professional ear piercings. Upon spending $800 on any jewellery items or gift certificates at MaBelle, customers can get a free professional ear piercing experience with medical-grade earrings, and a three-month, six-time, comprehensive aftercare service package. Check online for the full list of stores with ear-piercing counters and make a reservation.

As well as offering tattoo services, including temporary tattoos that last from one to three weeks, Boom Studio is also currently the only place in Hong Kong that offers full-body piercing services. Yep, as long as it’s a viable option for proper healing, the studio will put a stud or hoop in anything, from nose and tongue to more intimate areas. Just about any body part can be pierced for you.

Conveniently located among the stretch of bars and clubs in Lan Kwai Fong, Cubist Tattoo is an edgy spot for your nose piercing, belly button piercing and ear stretching needs. Whether you’re looking for something more exotic or just a good ol’ traditional piercing, Jason Choi – who is the owner, tattoo artist and piercer – will stick by you throughout the placement and healing process and provide guidance and honest feedback.

With more than 30 years of ear-piercing experience in Asia, Isabella is a trusted leader in the industry. The skilled professionals at Isabella have experience piercing ears of all ages, from infants to adults. Whether you’re a complete newbie or want to fix a botched job, Isabella guarantees a precise, symmetrical piercing that will compliment your face and bring out your best features. Folks interested in punching holes into their ears can choose from an extensive range of hypoallergenic, medical-grade, titanium and nickel-free karat gold earrings.

Located in the up-and-coming Sham Shui Po district, this tattoo and piercing parlour aims to increase the appeal of the area and regularly hosts guest tattoo artists from overseas. Apart from its stunning tattoo designs, Lovinkit’s professional body piercer, Topher, does everything from basic lobe piercings to micro-dermal implants. Topher prides himself on providing a positive piercing experience that complies with the strictest hygiene standards. All of his tools and jewellery are sterilised at the shop’s medical-grade autoclave and all needles are single-use.

Ku Kwai House has been making Hongkongers’ body modification dreams come true since 2000, and is considered one of the most established piercing studios in Hong Kong. Meaning strange or bizzare in Cantonese, Ku Kwai House will do all sorts of piercing for you with a careful artist’s eye for placement and proportion.