Getting an ear piercing will never lose its spark of excitement. Stepping into a piercing studio has us feeling 13 again, when we were finally allowed to get a second or third piercing after months of begging. The best thing about being an adult? You can go and get a new addition whenever you fancy.
While ear piercing placements are nothing new, the way in which your ear is “curated” (yes, your ear can now be curated and we’re here for it) has evolved. Nowadays, experts offer services to suss out the anatomy of your ears and offer a bespoke configuration to suit you best. So, you can leave a studio with an entire constellation of jewellery featuring new and old piercings that have had a beautiful revamp.
We’re not talking singularly studded lobes either. There are tons of places to get your ears embellished (some you may never have heard of), including rook, conch, daith, and helix, to name a few. Piercing experts can mix studs, hoops, dainty stars and even chains to stunning effect. 카지노사이트
Even better, now brands are offering more dainty and delicate jewellery to accommodate multiple piercings, there’s nothing to stop us sprinkling our lobes with numerous tiny studs and hoops.
Leading the charge is Maria Tash who has created an empire out of intricate and unexpected piercings (and a celeb following that includes the likes of Rihanna, Blake Lively and Zoe Kravitz)). Plus brands like Laura Bond, Astrid & Miyu, Tada & Toy, Dinny Hall, Orelia, and Missoma all offer dinky studs, cuffs, hoops and huggies to embellish each piercing beautifully.
So, how many piercings is too many? We say there’s no such thing as too many – so long as you go with someone reputable and experienced to decorate your ears.
Before we dive into the trends, though, the key to getting and maintaining a beautiful curated ear is, of course, piercing aftercare. “Most people don’t take great care of their piercings until there is a problem, then they care a lot,” says Laura Bond, founder of Laura Bond Jewellery.
She recommends being proactive in your aftercare (no matter the piercing) and using a saline solution twice daily. While salt water works fine, it’s often a faff while rushing around in the morning and in the evenings after a long day so buying a premade solution such as NeilMed Piercing Aftercare Mist does the trick. In addition, never twist or fiddle with your piercings as this causes irritation and can increase the risk of injection, which is never something you want.
Now, onto the fun part — the inspiration! For those who can’t quite wrap your heads around the idea of a curated ear, we’ve got the ultimate guide to every single different positioning of your piercings. Plus, we dive into the price and the pain factor so you can start planning for your next piercing straight away..
Here’s every type of piercing you need to know about…
VERTICAL LOBE
If you have space for two earrings on your lobe, why not go for a vertical lobe piercing, which sees two studs stacked on top of each other. The look is continuing to get more popular, especially with those looking to go all out with curated ears. 안전한카지노사이트
Pain factor: 4/10
Price: From £15 for each hole
UPPER LOBE
Ideal for small, intricate piercings, the upper lobe piercing is exactly as the name suggests. Depending on your ear size, some people can fit up to three piercings between this spot and the lower lobe.
Pain factor: 4/10
Price: From £15
HELIX
A helix piercing typically sits at the top of your ear cartilage. There’s plenty of room in this area, so double and triple helix piercings are quite common.
Pain factor: 5/10
Price: From £20
FORWARD HELIX
A forward helix sits on the inner and top half of your ear cartilage, it can be a single stud or ring, as well as a series of piercings, depending on how much space you have in that area.
Pain factor: 5/10
Price: From £25
INDUSTRIAL (OR SCAFFOLD)
An industrial piercing requires two holes, both in the outer cartilage. They’re usually punctured diagonally opposite each other (but the angle is up to you), and linked together with a barbell. The piercing pictured here is a modern take on the trend.
Pain factor: 8/10
Price: From £30
DAITH
A daith piercing sits through the most inner part of the ear’s cartilage. Interestingly, some people find this piercing offers them relief from severe headaches and migraines, although there is still no hard evidence as to why.
Pain factor: 6/10
Price: From £25
ROOK
Just above the daith sits a ridge, which is referred to as a rook. A curved barbell is usually the jewellery of choice for this spot, but sometimes a small hoop can be added
Pain factor: 6/10
Price: From £25
TRAGUS
Sitting just above your ear canal, is the tragus. The size varies greatly from person to person, but it’s usually only big enough for one piercing, whether it’s a stud or a hoop. 카지노사이트 추천
Pain factor: 5/10
Price: From £25
ANTI-TRAGUS
The anti-tragus sits opposite the tragus with a similar pointy shape, often pierced with a small hoop.
Pain factor: 5/10
Price: From £25