Studs, an ear piercing parlor, opened in Domain Northside at 3200 Palm Way, Ste. 106, Austin, on Nov. 10.

Studs offers "safe, professional ear piercing services using needles" for a dozen locations on the ear as well as piercing jewelry.

Appointments are required on weekends and recommended on weekdays.

Studs has one other Texas location on South Congress Avenue in Austin. www.studs.com