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What Is a Huggie Earring?

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As the name suggests, huggies are crafted to hug the ear. Small in size but big on impact, the hoop-like designs loop around the ear and will add a cool touch to any outfit. Huggie hoops are known for their versatility and are especially easy to style; they can be worn higher up the ear to complement an edgier aesthetic or lower on the lobe like more traditional earrings. Perfect for pairing with existing pieces in your jewellery box, huggies are the obvious choice for effortless elegance.
Sind Huggie-Ohrringe im Trend?
Huggies sind eine moderne und lustige Interpretation klassischer Kreolen – und der Trend ist gekommen, um zu bleiben. Das Design, das sich mühelos sanft um das Ohr legt, verleiht ihnen ihren anhaltenden Reiz als verspieltes Essential mit endlosen Stylingmöglichkeiten. Ob mit Kristallperlen besetzt für einen Hauch freudiger Extravaganz oder in glänzenden gold- und silberfarbenen Tönen gefertigt, Ohrringe im Huggie-Stil sind die ideale Wahl für noch mehr Ausstrahlung.

So tragen Sie Huggie-Ohrringe

Ein Style, der sich mühelos und sicher an verschiedenen Piercingstellen tragen lässt – Huggies sind ein unverzichtbares Element in Ihrem Schmuckkästchen. Setzen Sie auf Chic mit einem schlichten Design, das sich sanft an Ihr Ohrläppchen schmiegt, und kombinieren Sie es mit kunstvoll gearbeiteten Ohrsteckern und Kreolen in Echtschmuckoptik. 

Für einen gewagteren, moderneren Look wählen Sie markantere Huggies für Ihr Tragus- oder Helixpiercing. Oder machen Sie sie zu Ihrem persönlichen Stylemerkmal, indem Sie einen einzelnen Huggie in Ihrem Daithpiercing tragen – Varianten mit Spikes oder Nieten, rutheniert, sind dafür die ideale Wahl. Und für einen unverwechselbaren Look, der Ihre Individualität unterstreicht, kombinieren Sie Huggie-Kreolen mit weiteren Lieblingsstyles zu einem vollständigen Ohrlook.

What Size Huggies Should You Choose

Huggies come in different sizes but generally range from 0.5-1.5 cm in diameter. The size you choose will depend on the type of look you wish to create and which piercing you want to wear the huggie in. Choose a statement style like the Millenia clip-on if you want it to be the focal point of your outfit, or plan to wear it in your helix piercing. However, if you’re adding to your lower or upper lobe stack and want a style that blends in seamlessly with your existing earrings, opt for a smaller huggie with a more discreet profile.
 
If you want to work out which size huggie will fit most comfortably on a particular piercing, you will need a ruler and mirror. Place the ruler on the piercing and measure to the bottom of your lobe. To measure huggie earrings correctly, check the width of the hoop’s inner diameter.

Huggies vs Hoops

Huggies are a type of hoop earring. They are smaller than classic hoops and sit much closer to the ear. Huggies are also more versatile than hoops and can be worn in various piercing locations for a non-traditional take on ear styling.

For a dramatic flourish, huggies and hoops can be stacked together in a mix of metals and embellishments. To create a sleek, singular statement, huggies are best - consider experimenting with Sublima’s domed shape - or reach for crystal-encrusted designs like our Matrix hoops to add a touch of timeless elegance.
How To Put On Huggie Earrings
There are different types of huggie earrings. Most are designed for pierced ears although some are made with a clip-on mechanism. Similar to small hoop earrings, huggies usually feature a latched or hinged back closure and shorter post. As huggies have a continuous circular design, they very rarely have screw or butterfly back closures, which are more often used to fasten studs or drop earrings.
 
If your huggie has a hinged back clasp, begin by pulling the hinge open. Thread the post carefully through your piercing before snapping the hinge closed. The huggie should sit securely in place but not pinch the skin or feel tight.
Style Huggies for Self-Expression

Embrace experimental styling and get creative with how you wear your huggies. Wear a stack on the earlobe to channel classic sophistication or lend looks a punk feel by placing huggies in your helix, tragus, or daith piercings. For a cool contrast, play with proportions and pair mini huggies with oversized silhouettes like our Constella or Idyllia drop earrings and Hyperbola hoops.

Shine with confidence in a pared back t-shirt and jeans combo teamed with a single Dextera huggie hoop. Or unleash the maximalist in you with asymmetric accessorizing – juxtapose a row of monochrome huggies on one ear with a vibrant Gema ear cuff on the other.

Love a little luxe? The high shine metallics and pearl injections of Swarovski’s Matrix earrings work beautifully with our silver-tone Millenia clip-ons. Or why not accent an all-black ensemble with our striking Sublima huggies; wear with dual-color Matrix hoops for the ultimate expression of joy.

Can You Sleep in Huggie Earrings?
Thanks to their small shape and size, and typically lightweight feel, you can wear huggies when sleeping. Like studs, they are considered one of the safest earrings to keep on at all times – whether you’re out and about or relaxing at home. However, to avoid any potential discomfort, you may wish to remove your huggie earrings before sleeping, especially when piercings haven’t fully healed. To remove huggies, unfasten the clasp and gently pull the post out from your piercing. Store your huggies in a fabric-lined jewelry box or cloth pouch to prevent scratches.
Creative Ways to Wear Huggie Earrings
Huggies are all about expressing your creativity. With their versatile styling options, they’re perfect for crafting a look that’s individual to you. Huggie hoops in mixed sizes are a great choice for bold self-expression, while designs with colorful charms are uniquely sweet.
 
Break the mould and wear your huggies with more formal ensembles like a sharply tailored suit, or glow bright after dark in a kaleidoscope of colors. Try slimmer huggies for a hint of opulence or go bolder with chunkier shapes. However you choose to wear them, huggies are made to amplify your shine.

Frequently asked questions

Your Questions Answered

What are huggie hoop earrings?

Huggies are small hoop style earrings that sit close to the ear. They are usually designed for pierced ears, although clip-on huggies are also available. Huggies can be worn on different parts of the ear for a fun, versatile take on accessorizing.

How to wear huggie earrings?

Huggies can be worn in multiple ways. Style them solo for an asymmetric look or stack together for an eye-catching statement. Ideal for wearing in different piercing locations, huggies are easy to put on; simply slide the post through your chosen piercing and fasten securely.

What are small hoop earrings called?

Small hoop earrings that fit snugly on the ear are known as huggies. They can be delicate and dainty or bolder in style and are ideal for mixing and matching with other earrings to create an expressive and unique look.

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