Top 10 Types of Ear Piercing

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Almost all the cultures have a tradition of ear-piercing. It is vividly celebrated today as a fashion or trend. Archaeological evidences from Persia show both men and women with their ear pierced.  English Renaissance during the 1950s  made ear-piercing common among different courtiers. Beautiful jewels are being designed today to adorn the ears. Let us explore the top ten types of Ear piercing.

 

10. Tragus Piercing

Tragus piercing
Tragus piercing

As the name suggests Tragus piercing is done on the Tragus part of the ear. This ear piercing causes immense pain and blood. Small gauge piercing needles are required to make a hole in the tragus. Bead rings can be used as an ornament with Tragus piercing. Tragus piercing is very safe and rose to popularity after 2005.

9. Anti- Tragus Piercing

 Anti- Tragus Piercing
Anti- Tragus Piercing

This type of ear piercing is done on the outer side of the ear opposite to the tragus. Size of Anti-tragus is different in all people, that is why this ear piercing is not suitable for every one. It gives a crisp and vogue look but should be performed very carefully under professional guidance. Curved barbells should be used in anti-tragus ear piercing.

 

8. Rook Piercing

Rook Piercing
Rook Piercing

One of the most cumbersome and painstaking of all the ear piercing’s, Rook piercing is performed by perforating of anti-helix. This can be done in different cartilages of ear and it looks super-cool. bead rings and the curved barbells are the most common type of ornaments used in this type of ear piercing. This should be performed by trained professional only since it is very painful.

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7. Daith Piercing

Daith Piercing
Daith Piercing

The ear’s innermost cartilage fold is also known as the crus of the helix. Daith piercing is performed on it. This kind of ear piercing should be worn along with a thin wired jewelry which looks very good. An entrance and hole has to be done in the inner cartilage fold of the ear. Small bead rings  look good on a daith piercing

 

6. Earlobe Gauging

 Earlobe Gauging
Earlobe Gauging

This type of ear piercing is currently in vogue. This helps us to flaunt gems of bigger inner radius and requires a very big hole. Since the human ear lobe is so flexible, it is not so painful though it causes a lot of bleeding. Plugs or Eyelets can be used in this type of ear piercing. It is also referred as Stretching.

 

5. Industrial piercing

 Industrial piercing
Industrial piercing

It is one of the most famous ear piercing right now because of its uniqueness. Itis highly popular among the youngsters. It is performed by making two punches in the upper part of the cartilaginous ear. Industrial piercing is extremely popular among woman above 30 as well as it gives a very trendy look. It usually heals very fast, mostly in 1-2 weeks. This ear piercing looks really cool!

 

4. Conch Piercing

Conch Piercing
Conch Piercing

It is performed with a big gauge ear piercing needle. It looks extremely cool and stylish. With barbell or small gem earrings, it gives a very trendy look. It has two types, inner and outer conch piercings. Healing is very fast and if you’re scared to have your ear pierced, give conch piercing a try! Very trendy. Very cool. With minimum pain and blood.

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3. Anti- Helix Piercing

Anti- Helix Piercing
Anti- Helix Piercing

Also called Snug ear piercing, it is one of the most spine-tingling ear piercing’s in the world. This should only be performed by someone who’s a professional. It is very difficult to place the ornament inside since the location is tough to predict. Small hoops or curved barbells can be worn and they will look very stylish. Anti-helix piercing should be performed with much care and attention. It is extremely painful. Though the earring will look extremely amazing!

 

2. Helix Piercing

Helix Piercing
Helix Piercing

Helix piercing is one of the most celebrated piercing in the west. It looks uber-cool. Piercing guns and large needles are required in this type of piercing. It is very painful and may cause infections if not performed properly. studs, gem closed rings and metal rings can be effectively used in this type of ear piercing. But make sure you get it done by some trained professional only. Be careful!

 

1. Lobe Piercing

Lobe piercing
Lobe piercing

The most elastic area in the human ear is the lobe and its piercing is the most popular one! It is the safest ear piercing and looks very decent. It is the most agile and simple form of ear piercing. Lobe piercing gives a variety of options in the form studs, stones and rings. More than two ornaments can adorn the ear lobe as well! It is our number 1 type of ear piercing.

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