North West, 12, Shuts Down Critics with New Finger Piercings

North West is 12, and she already knows how to steal the spotlight. The daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West just added two new finger piercings to her growing list of bold style choices. The internet noticed right away.

The moment hit social media fast. Fans zoomed in, and critics showed up louder. North did not flinch. She showed the piercings, styled them confidently, and kept posting like nothing could touch her mood.

A Small Detail That Set Off Big Reactions

North / IG / Earlier in January 2026, North posted an Instagram Story that made people stop scrolling. Two silver studs sat neatly on her right index and middle fingers.

They matched, sparkled, and felt intentional.

However, this was not her first time experimenting. Back in late 2025, she debuted a single dermal finger piercing. Dermal piercings sit under the skin with a small anchor, giving a clean, embedded look. These new ones felt like a step forward, not a random add-on.

The outfit sealed the moment. North wore an all-black look with a top from Balenciaga, paired with a frilly skirt and her bright blue hair. The contrast popped. The piercings did not feel shocking. They felt styled.

She carried the look over to TikTok. In one clip, she lip-synced to “Ice Cream” by Prettifil. The camera lingered on her hands.

@kimandnorthnails🧟‍♀️♬ original sound – Kim and North

The message was clear. She wanted people to see them.

The Kardashian Kid Clap Backs at Critics

The backlash followed quickly. Some commenters called the piercings disturbing. Others said they were wrong for her age. A few went as far as mocking how they looked. The noise was sharp and nonstop.

In a December 2025 TikTok, she posted a video aimed straight at the critics. The caption read, “This is for everyone that’s mad over a finger piercing.” She mouthed along to the audio, saying, “Why are you crying? How old are you? Just pull it together.”

The finger piercings are part of a much bigger picture. Over the past year, North has tested different looks with ease. Blue wigs, bleached brows, faux facial piercings, under-eye crystals, slack grills, and temporary tattoos.

Most of these details are not permanent. They come on and off like costumes. That matters. It shows she is exploring style, not locking herself into it. In January 2026, North teased a song snippet called “Piercing on My Hand.” The lyrics mention new rings and wanting more piercings and tats. She turned the conversation into art.

Kim Kardashian Lets Her Be Herself

North / IG / Kim Kardashian has made it clear that she supports North’s creative freedom. On the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Kim explained her approach in simple terms.

If something makes North happy and does not harm her, she allows it. The supermodel mum said blue hair makes North light up. Taking that away would only dull her spark. That mindset shapes how she parents, especially in the public eye.

She also clarified that many of the tattoos and piercings are fake. They are part of dressing up and experimenting. Halloween never really ends in their house. Kim added that North does not lose sleep over critics. If someone disapproves, North simply would not want to be around them. That confidence seems learned and reinforced at home.

Finger dermal piercings are not risk-free. Dermatologists point out that fingers move a lot. That movement raises the chance of irritation or rejection. Infection and scarring are also possible if aftercare slips.