Ear piercing studio in a rented room or booth

Teens and adults wanting first or extra piercings, parents of children getting their first earlobe piercing, and people building a curated ear look.

A service fee per piercing, plus the jewelry, which is usually priced separately and often brings in a large share of each sale. Aftercare products and repeat visits add more.

• Steady hands and attention to detail
• Strict hygiene and sterile technique
• Calm, friendly manner with nervous customers
• Basic jewelry knowledge (materials, sizing, placement)

• Body art or piercing permits and facility inspections vary by state, county and city, so check what applies to you and the host space
• Some places set minimum ages or require parental consent for minors, so check your local rules
• General liability insurance, ideally covering piercing specifically, since many standard policies exclude it
• Infection and allergic reaction risks, so use single-use needles, proper sterilization and quality jewelry materials
• Check the lease or booth agreement for what the host is responsible for, including sharps disposal and waste handling

Startup costs are typically around $2,500 to $9,000, depending on the space you rent, your jewelry range, sterile supplies and insurance. Check the lease or booth agreement too, since the host's responsibilities can change what you need to buy.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your location, prices, jewelry sales and how many hours you work. These are revenue estimates rather than profit, and supplies and booth rent come out of them.

Check body art or piercing permits and facility inspections, which vary by state, county and city and may apply to the host space. Also check minimum ages and parental consent rules, and whether your liability insurance covers piercing.