Spooky Shine: Piercing Ideas for Parade of Lost Souls

Vancouver’s spookiest night of the year is almost here. On October 31st, the Parade of Lost Souls brings its glowing lanterns, costumed performers, and community art procession to the streets around Vernon and Napier in East Van, kicking off a full week of Halloween energy across the city — from Fright Nights at the PNE to pumpkin patches and haunted markets popping up everywhere you look. It’s the one season when a little darkness, drama, and sparkle feels completely at home, and that makes it the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a new piercing.

Why Halloween Season Is Prime Time for a New Piercing

There’s something about late October in Vancouver that gives people permission to be a little bolder. Costumes come out, makeup gets darker, and everyone is already thinking about how to put together a look that feels like them — just turned up a notch. A fresh piercing is one of the easiest ways to do that without committing to anything temporary. It’s a small act of self-expression that outlasts the parade, the party, and the pumpkin spice everything.

Piercing Styles for a Spooky Season Glow-Up

Whether you’re heading to the Parade of Lost Souls or just soaking up the citywide Halloween mood, these are the styles our piercers have been loving lately:

• Curated ear projects — a mix of helix, flat, and lobe piercings styled with dark gunmetal or oxidized silver jewelry for a moody, gothic-glam finish.
• Septum piercings — bold, symmetrical, and perfect under a mask or paired with dramatic eye makeup.
• Dermals — small flat studs placed almost anywhere on the skin, ideal for anyone who wants a subtle, sparkling accent that reads as costume-ready even on an ordinary day.
• Double or triple lobes — an easy way to stack delicate chains, moons, and stars for a witchy, celestial look.
• Nostril piercings — a classic that pairs beautifully with both everyday style and full Halloween glam.

Caring for Your New Piercing Through the Season

Cooler, damper fall weather means it’s worth being a little extra mindful with aftercare. Wash your hands before touching any new piercing, avoid swapping jewelry too early, and steer clear of heavy costume makeup or face paint directly over fresh piercing sites. Our piercers will walk you through a full aftercare plan specific to your placement and jewelry before you leave the studio, so you can enjoy the season worry-free.

Book Your Spot Before the Parade

Appointments tend to fill up fast in the days leading into Halloween weekend, so if you’ve been eyeing a new piercing, now’s the time. Our studio on Granville Street is set up as a calm, welcoming space — more gallery than clinic — where you can take your time choosing jewelry and placement with someone who knows the craft.

Learn more about this year’s Parade of Lost Souls:
Destination Vancouver: The Parade of Lost Souls

Book your piercing appointment and step into Halloween season with something new and entirely yours.