Backless Earrings: Why Everyone's Been Asking for Them
Recently, at in-person markets, I've noticed that people have been asking for more backless earrings. Either studs poke them in the back of the ear, or they don't want to lose earring backs. I will admit, I too have been the victim of a too-enthusiastic hug which sent an earring back straight into my skull. And in that moment, I decided to create a few backless options that would solve these issues.

The problem with standard earrings
A standard stud earring has two parts: a straight post that goes through your lobe, and a small back that slides onto the other end to hold it there. You've seen these. They're the butterfly backs, rubber or silicone backs, all tiny and easy to drop. Unless you have a bunch of extra backs lying around, it can be annoying when one goes missing.
The other problem is why you'll hear terms like "nap earring" or "flatback earrings" on the rise. Regular studs can be very painful if you are someone that likes to lie down with your earrings still in, or wear over-the-ear headphones all day.
A few backless solutions
Instead of a post and a separate back, each of these backless earrings doesn't have a detached piece to lose.
Take the Dot Huggies for instance. They're threaded earrings that loop in and have a soft curve in the back. No pokes and no back to lose. For people who love to add something to their stack and then never take it off, these are the perfect addition. They're made with stainless steel and a PVD coating, same as the rest of the line, so they're water and soap safe day to day.
The Ascent Earrings are another backless design. These ear climbers lay flat on the back of your ear to hold them in place. No backs needed and no stubby stud to worry about. For those that love a surprisingly unique piece that will have people doing double takes, these are a perfect fit. The flexible wire design allows you to pinch and adjust the ear wire to hold the earring in place exactly where you want it to stay.
Finally, I had to mention the Presa Hoops. Hoops are the honorable mention in my opinion for backless earrings. The ear wire clicks into place so there's no back to lose, and they're a classic shape that you'll want to wear on the daily. Easy to throw on and beautiful in stacks. If you only like to switch out your first piercing and leave the rest in (or if that's the only piercing you have), these are going to be popular in your rotation.
Have you lost more earring backs than you'd like to admit? You're in good company. The full backless earrings collection is live now, and there are no extra parts in them for you to lose.
<3 Yoyo
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