More Than a Stud: The Art & Science of Modern Ear Piercing

This week, our hosts sit down with Katie and Michelle, co-owners of Embark Fine Jewelry (Lafayette & Baton Rouge), to talk all things ear piercing. From the science of why your ears never stop "changing" to the rise of curated ear stacks, hollow-needle piercing vs. the mall piercing gun, healing timelines, and the great lab-grown vs. natural diamond debate... this one covers it all. Thanks for watching and be sure to follow for new episodes every Tuesday!

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00:00 Cold Open 00:40 Intro & Sponsor Thanks 02:53 Meet Katie & Michelle of Embark 03:38 A Surgeon's Detour: The Science of Ears 06:34 The Embark Origin Story 08:40 Demi-Fine vs. Fine Jewelry, Explained 09:54 From Dining Table to Storefront 17:36 Sponsor Break 18:44 How Embark Became "Pierced" 20:18 Introducing "Pierced": The Physician's Office Kit 21:36 Hollow Needle vs. Piercing Gun 23:41 The Multiple-Piercing Trend 26:45 Piercing After Ear Repair Surgery 28:54 Booking & Logistics 30:33 Aftercare: How Long to Keep Earrings In 31:06 Earrings, Jewelry & Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds 39:40 Follow Embark 42:23 Outro