Everyone knows about earrings. In recent years, there has been a new trend involving the accumulation of small ear piercings . This has the charming name "constellation."
Whether discreet or rather flashy, the main advantage of piercings is the ability to change them as often as you like.
Depending on your mood of the day, you can dare to go for bold piercings or, on the contrary, a more sober style.
To give you a little inspiration, we've put together a selection of the most beautiful ear piercings. Be on trend this winter and adorn your ears!
The transverse lobe
A transverse lobe piercing is a piercing that crosses the earlobe on the "surface." Is it a surface piercing or not? It's hard to say. It's a piercing that won't look the same from one person to another. Every ear is different! Not all lobes are shaped the same way.
This piercing requires experience for a piercer. The jewelry must be done straight, pass through the ear well, and not too close to the edge. In other words, choose the person who does it for you carefully.
How much pain can you expect when getting a transverse lobe piercing?
Since the surface to be pierced is thicker than a traditional earlobe, you may feel a little more intense pain, but it is still bearable. It is still skin; there is no cartilage.
How does the transverse lobe heal?
It takes between 4 and 6 weeks to change the jewelry. Like any piercing, healing takes many months. It is therefore important not to touch it or overuse antiseptic. The body will do what is necessary; you have to be patient.
Types of piercing suitable for the transverse lobe
The rook piercing
The rook piercing (often associated with the daith piercing) is a very trendy piercing. Located in the inner fold of the ear, this piercing is enjoying its moment of glory. Original in its location, it is also a piercing that requires a specific technique for placement. There is very little space to place the jewelry once the hole is made. The piercer must work with pliers to screw the balls.
How painful is a rook piercing?
The pain varies from person to person. But this piercing is essentially a double cartilage piercing. The pain can be severe during the piercing and persistent for days afterward.
How does the rook heal?
At this point, the piercing crosses two cartilages. Healing is therefore quite long. Allow up to 12 months for perfect healing. A curved barbell piercing is recommended for rook piercings. It is advisable to wait 4 to 6 months before inserting a ring. However, the balls can be changed within 4 to 6 weeks.
Example of jewelry suitable for rook piercing
The snug piercing
The snug piercing crosses the outer cartilage of the ear. It's a piercing that's as feminine as it is masculine. This piercing is slowly gaining popularity. Highly original, it remains somewhat unique in the world of piercings. Ideally done with a curved bar that follows the shape of the ear, the result will depend on the shape of the cartilage.
The snug and the pain
The snug is located in one of the thickest parts of the ear cartilage. The pain will therefore depend on the thickness of your ear!
How does a snug piercing heal?
The snug takes several months to heal. Avoid overusing antiseptic products (7 days maximum); soap and water are sufficient. The balls of the bar can be replaced within 4 to 6 weeks.
What jewelry for the snug?
The daith piercing
The daith piercing, located below the rook piercing, is also pierced in a crease of the ear (above the tragus). This piercing has many similarities with the rook. The placement can make it difficult to place, but that's what makes it so unique! A completely different feature has propelled this ear piercing, which was little known until recently, to popularity: it could alleviate, or even cure, migraines. It's located on an acupuncture point. A fashion phenomenon, but not only that...!
What pain for the daith?
If daith piercings cure migraines, isn't it worth getting one? Being done in cartilage, the pain can be severe at the time of the piercing, but it will subside within a few days.
How does the healing process for a daith piercing go?
It will be possible to replace the jewelry after 4 to 6 weeks. It may take up to a year for the jewelry to heal completely. However, this doesn't mean it will be painful during this time. Within a few days, you won't feel anything.
Jewelry for daith piercing
The helix piercing
A staple! Single, double, or triple, the helix piercing is the most popular after the lobe piercing. Located at the top of the ear (commonly called a cartilage piercing), it's a popular area for piercings. Whether for men or women, there's no age limit for helix piercings. It can also be done offset, in the middle of the top of the ear. In this case, it's called a flat piercing. Increasingly, it's also being done in the cartilage near the temple. It's an anti-helix.
How much pain can I expect from a helix piercing?
The helix piercing is very tolerable. Of course, some cartilage is thicker or harder, but this does not make this piercing painful.
How does a helix piercing heal?
The helix, like any piercing, requires several months of healing. It is recommended to wait 4 to 6 months before inserting a ring (piercing that moves and prevents proper healing). However, after 4 weeks it is possible to replace the prosthesis ball with a decorative element.
Example of jewelry suitable for helix piercing
Industrial or industrial piercing
An industrial piercing, also called an indus, is a two-point cartilage piercing (at the top of the ear). Two areas are pierced, and a long barbell is placed across the ear. This piercing must be done in two stages. When piercing, we first recommend inserting two separate labrets. Four to six weeks later, it will then be possible to insert the crossbar.
How much pain does industrial piercing cause?
As mentioned above, we recommend having two piercings for 4 to 6 weeks. Piercing with the large barbell is painful. It's best to wait and wear two implants at first. This piercing is 1.6mm, which makes it more painful than the 1.2mm.
How does an industrial piercing heal?
After both prostheses have been fitted, the straight barbell can be inserted. This double helix piercing requires several months of healing time. The 1.6mm diameter increases healing time. Wearing the large barbell can also slow down the healing process. Do not hesitate to remove the barbell to replace the prosthetic jewelry if necessary.
Jewelry suitable for industrial piercings
The tragus piercing
The tragus piercing is located on the tip of the cartilage opposite the ear hole. It has been a phenomenal success for the past two years! This unique piercing can be both discreet and visible, depending on the jewelry chosen.
How much pain does a tragus piercing cause?
This piercing is impressive, but the procedure isn't particularly painful. Despite the tragus's thickness, it's an easy area to pierce. The professional performing it must be agile and quick, given the limited space available for piercing.
How does a tragus piercing heal?
The tragus piercing heals well. The prosthetic jewelry should be kept in for four weeks. After that, it's possible to change the design. As for the ring, it's strongly recommended to wait four to six months before wearing one. Be careful with earphones and earplugs! Their friction can slow healing.
Jewelry for tragus piercing
And you, which piercing are you going to get? Tragus piercing? Triple anti-helix? The choice is yours!
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