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An eyebrow piercing costs $30 to $70 in a US studio, plus $25 to $80 for a titanium curved barbell. Most people leave having spent between $55 and $150, plus a tip.
Location moves the price. Expect the top of the range in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and the lower end in smaller markets. These are typical US studio ranges as of September 2026, so confirm with your studio before you book.
What the piercing fee pays for
- A consultation and marking, with a mirror check so the angle follows your brow.
- A single-use sterile needle, opened in front of you, and tools sterilised in an autoclave.
- Depth and placement. An eyebrow is a surface piercing, and a good piercer takes a proper pinch of tissue. That skill is most of what you are paying for.
- The right jewelry, fitted to your brow.
- Aftercare guidance, and at many studios the first downsize.
Eyebrow and related face piercings
| Piercing | Piercing fee |
|---|---|
| Eyebrow | $30-70 |
| Anti-eyebrow | $40-90 |
| Labret | $30-70 |
| Bridge | $40-90 |
| Dermal | $70-100 per anchor |
A pair of dermals under the eye is sometimes used in place of an anti-eyebrow, at the cost of two anchors instead of one bar. Piercing prices compares every placement.
Jewelry prices
The starting jewelry is a 16 gauge curved barbell in implant-grade titanium.
| Jewelry | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Implant-grade titanium curved barbell | $25-80 |
| Solid 14k gold, plain | $80-200 |
| Solid 14k gold with stones | $150-500+ |
Skip the cheap multipacks. Bargain bars are often plated or of unknown metal, with external threads, which is a common source of irritation. The materials guide explains what to check, and eyebrow piercing jewelry covers sizes and when a ring is safe.
The real total for the first year
| Titanium barbell | Solid 14k gold barbell | |
|---|---|---|
| Piercing fee | $30-70 | $30-70 |
| Starter jewelry | $25-80 | $80-200 |
| Tip, 15-20% of the fee | $5-14 | $5-14 |
| Downsize | $0-30 | $0-30 |
| Sterile saline spray | $10-20 | $10-20 |
| Total | $70-214 | $125-334 |
An eyebrow heals in two to four months, so the first-year budget is short, and it ends with a decision about a ring or a different barbell once it is healed. How long an eyebrow piercing takes to heal covers the stages.
How to spend less without cutting corners
- Buy the jewelry with the piercing. A studio can fit and check it, and it removes the risk of a bar that is the wrong length.
- Ask about the downsize. Many studios include the first one, and it is worth knowing before you book.
- Keep the first bar plain. A small, smooth titanium end costs less than a decorative one and snags less. Save the decoration for once it has healed.
- Skip the multipacks. Bargain bars in unknown metal cost more in the end, because irritation means replacing them.
- Pay for experience. The saving from a cheaper piercer disappears the first time a piercing migrates.
What a problem costs
The most expensive eyebrow piercing is one that migrates. That means paying to have it removed, and sometimes redone, and it can leave a scar. The cheap things that prevent it are a proper pinch of tissue, a curved barbell that fits, and a downsize on time. Eyebrow piercing scar explains what a failed one leaves behind.
Why some eyebrow piercings are cheap
The advertised bargain at a retail counter is often a piercing gun with a basic stud included. The Association of Professional Piercers advises against guns for any piercing, and an eyebrow needs a curved barbell fitted to a pinch of skin, not a stud.
What to look for
- Needles opened in front of you, never a gun.
- A curved barbell in implant-grade titanium offered as standard.
- A piercer who takes a proper pinch and discusses migration risk honestly.
- A portfolio of healed eyebrows, not just fresh ones.
- A clear downsize policy.
If a studio does all of that and costs $20 more, pay the $20. The Association of Professional Piercers has a checklist for picking your piercer.
Tipping
In the US, tipping your piercer 15 to 20 percent of the piercing fee is standard. It is not customary in many other countries, so check local practice.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an eyebrow piercing?
In a US studio, $30 to $70 for the piercing itself, plus $25 to $80 for a titanium curved barbell. Most people spend between $55 and $150 before a tip, depending on the jewelry.
Is jewelry included in the price of an eyebrow piercing?
It depends on the studio. Some quote a service fee and sell jewelry separately, so you can choose the material and style, and others quote one price with starter jewelry included. Ask which you are being quoted.
How much is an anti-eyebrow piercing?
$40 to $90, slightly more than a standard eyebrow, plus a shaped surface bar, which costs more than a standard barbell. Paying more for a piercer with real surface experience is the best investment on this piercing.
Why does a cheap eyebrow piercing cost more in the end?
Because an eyebrow is a surface piercing, and depth and jewelry decide whether it lasts. A piercer who takes too shallow a pinch, or uses the wrong bar, produces a piercing that migrates. That means paying to have it redone, and it can leave a scar.
Do I have to pay for a downsize?
Often not. Many studios include the first downsize, a shorter bar fitted at four to six weeks once the swelling has gone. Otherwise expect $10 to $30 plus the shorter bar.
How much should I tip for an eyebrow piercing?
In the US, 15 to 20 percent of the piercing fee is standard, the same as for any appointment-based service. Tipping is not customary in many other countries.
Sources
- Association of Professional Piercers - Picking your piercerhttps://safepiercing.org/picking-your-piercer/
- Association of Professional Piercers - Why piercing guns are a problemhttps://safepiercing.org/piercing-guns/
- Association of Professional Piercers - Jewelry for initial piercingshttps://safepiercing.org/jewelry-for-initial-piercings/