Floating Navel Piercing
A floating navel piercing uses a flat disc backing that sits hidden inside the navel, so the gem appears to float above your belly button. It's a great option for anatomy that doesn't suit a traditional navel bar. We pierce with 14 gauge floating navel jewellery, and our SK Certified piercing specialists will check your anatomy first.
- Pain level
- 3 to 4 / 10
- Method
- Needle
- Minimum age:
- 13 years*
- Jewellery type:
- Floating navel jewellery View jewellery options
- Downsizing:
- 6-8 weeks
- Fully healed:
- minimum 6 months
Pain is subjective, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee of what you'll feel. Everyone's pain tolerance is different.
* Available from 13 years with parental consent, 16 years and over without. Check our ID and consent requirements here.Note: in WA you must be 18 years to get pierced without parental consent.
What Is A Floating Navel Piercing?
A floating navel piercing uses a flat disc backing that hides inside the navel, so only the gem shows and appears to float above your belly button. It's designed to work with anatomy that a standard curved navel bar may not suit.
Because the backing sits inside the navel itself, this piercing can accommodate a wider range of shapes than a traditional navel. Our SK Certified piercing specialists will check your anatomy and talk you through your options. Read more on our piercing info page.
What To Expect
Here's how your experience at SkinKandy unfolds from the moment you arrive.
How We Pierce
We pierce every floating navel with a single-use hollow needle, never a piercing gun. Our SK Certified piercing specialists are nurse-trained and certified in infection prevention, so you're looked after from consultation through to aftercare advice. Read more about our approach on our piercing info page.
Choosing Your Jewellery
Every floating navel is pierced with 14 gauge floating navel jewellery, designed with a flat disc backing. Browse our belly jewellery collection to see what's available.
Step By Step: Your Floating Navel Piercing Experience
- Your piercing specialist will check your navel to confirm it suits a floating placement.
- We pierce with a single-use sterile needle for a clean, precise channel.
- 14 gauge floating navel jewellery is fitted with its disc backing sitting inside the navel.
- You'll get full aftercare guidance before you leave, plus advice on when to come back for downsizing.
BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
Find Your Nearest Studio
Not sure if your anatomy suits a floating navel? Book a free consult, or check our age, ID and consent requirements before your visit.
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Aftercare
Healing takes time, and that's completely normal for a floating navel piercing.
Your Daily Routine
Stick to a simple daily routine and stock up on the right products from our aftercare collection. For the full step by step, read our aftercare guide.
- Clean with sterile saline twice daily.
- Avoid swimming for 6 to 8 weeks.
- Be mindful of tight clothing, bending and exercise while it heals.
When Can I Change My Jewellery?
We recommend downsizing at 6 to 8 weeks once the initial swelling has settled, with full healing taking a minimum of 6 months.
- Pierced
- Day one
- Downsizing:
- 6-8 weeks
- Fully healed:
- minimum 6 months
Jewellery For Your Floating Navel Piercing
The right jewellery makes all the difference to comfort while your floating navel heals, and to how well the disc backing sits.
Starter Jewellery
We pierce every floating navel with 14 gauge floating navel jewellery in 316L surgical steel, chosen to support healing from day one.
Building Your Stack
Once you're healed, explore our full belly jewellery collection for more floating and standard navel styles.
Not Sure What Metal Suits You?
If you're torn between finishes, our guide on silver, rose gold or gold can help, or browse everything by material to compare options.
FAQs
What is a floating navel piercing?
A floating navel piercing uses a flat disc backing that hides inside the navel, so the gem appears to float above your belly button.
Does a floating navel piercing hurt?
Most people rate it a 3 to 4 out of 10, similar to a traditional navel. Pain is subjective, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee of what you'll feel. Everyone's pain tolerance is different.
Why would I choose a floating navel over a traditional navel?
A floating navel can suit anatomy that a standard curved navel bar doesn't fit comfortably. Our SK Certified piercing specialists can advise which style suits you at a free consult. See our piercing info page.
How long does a floating navel piercing take to heal?
Full healing takes a minimum of 6 months. See the average healing time by piercing type for how it compares.
What jewellery is used for a floating navel piercing?
We pierce with 14 gauge floating navel jewellery, designed with a flat disc backing that sits inside the navel.
When can I downsize my floating navel piercing?
We recommend downsizing at 6 to 8 weeks once the initial swelling has settled. Read why downsize your piercing for more on timing.
Can I exercise while my floating navel heals?
You can, but be mindful of tight waistbands and movements that rub against the jewellery while it settles.
Is the floating navel part of the two piercings from $80 deal?
This piercing isn't part of our two piercings from $80 deal. It uses a specialised jewellery style and is priced individually from $65.
Explore More Navel Piercings
A floating navel is one of a few navel placements we offer. Check our piercing info page for more on choosing your placement, or explore the others below.
