"A conch piercing makes a statement, even if it's on its own," Tauber says. "You don't need other stuff to make it work."

One of the most popular places to pierce right now is floating in the middle of the cartilage. The best part? A single hole allows for a major statement or a subtle touch, depending on what jewelry you select.

Two holes that hold the same jewelry. "A lot of people have been converting their second and third holes into orbitals, to use them in a way that's a little more unique.

Running out of room is a common issue among clients, so picking the right jewels is key. Constellations look just as cool with hoops as studs, Tauber adds.

Here the daith, with a spiked hoop for maximum impact, balances her constellation piercings. "She had a lot going on, and I wanted to bring it around full circle," Tauber says.

"This is a take on the classic helix piercing," Tauber says. "People are always revisiting their piercings, so just doing a simple little one above it or below it creates something special."

Similar to the classic helix, but on the front of the ear, think of this as the helix's subtle cousin. "It's easy to hide this one, depending on how your hair falls," Tauber points out, so it becomes more of a private piercing.

Traditionally done on the the little piece of cartilage between your face and your ear canal, NYC piercer Ben Tauber, placed this one slightly above. "It's just a little switch up," he says,