Explore the Art of Ear Piercing
Lobe Piercing
Most people's first experience with a piercing is the classic lobe piercing. This type of piercing is generally less painful than other placements because it doesn’t involve cartilage. As a result, the healing process tends to be uncomplicated, making it a great choice for beginners. Lobe piercings are not only easy to maintain but also incredibly versatile, allowing for a variety of jewellery styles once healed. For those looking to expand their collection, there’s the option of upper-lobe placements, which involve additional piercings slightly above the initial one. Whether you choose a single lobe piercing or decide to add more, this popular option offers a wonderful introduction to piercings.
Forward Helix
Forward helix piercings get placed on the upper and outer cartilage that's closest to your face. The healing time for this piercing is around three to nine months. Once it's healed, it's fairly easy to maintain.
Your ear has a small piece of cartilage that partially covers the ear canal. This is called a tragus. When you get your Tragus pierced after the healing period you can change the stud for a hoop. You might experience more pain and pressure with a tragus piercing than with a lobe one.
Tragus Piercing
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Anti Tragus
The cartilage ridge right above your earlobe is the anti-tragus region. These types of piercings are done with a barbell. You'll want to check with your piercer that you have enough room for an anti-tragus piercing, especially if your lobes are stretched or you wear other earrings.
Anti-tragus piercings tend to be more painful than other ones since there is a thicker amount of cartilage to go through. You'll also want to keep the area clean and avoid sleeping on the side that got pierced.
Snug piercings are horizontal and sit above the anti-tragus region of your ear. The exit and entrance points of the snug piercing are visible from the front of your ear, making it a unique option.
Keep in mind that not every ear is suitable for a snug piercing. There might not be enough space in that part of your ear, so check with your piercer.
Snug Piercing
Industrial Piercing
Industrial piercings are any two piercings that get connected by a barbell. They're typically placed on the upper cartilage of your ear. This piercing can be more painful since you're getting pierced twice instead of once. This piercing can take up to 12 months to heal.
Rook Piercing
A rook piercing goes through your ear's cartilage. The area that gets pierced is in the upper part of your ear, right by the daith placement. The piercing is on the ridge between the outer and inner parts of your upper ear.
You can choose a wide range of jewellery for this piercing after the healing period. The healing process is a bit longer, typically around 16 weeks but may take longer.
Conch Piercing
This piercing goes through a thick part of cartilage, making it more painful than other piercings.
The healing time for a conch piercing can take six to nine months.
Helix Piercing
Any piercing performed on the upper cartilage of your ear is called a helix piercing. These types of piercings are eye-catching, making them a popular option.
Daith Piercing
Daith piercings are done on the cartilage on the inside of your ear. Many people get daith piercings to alleviate migraine symptoms.
Migraines affect around 1 in 7 people this causes a throbbing sensation to the front or side of the head which can last for hours and up to days. It can also cause increased sensitivity to light, nausea, blind spots and tingling in the limbs.People who suffer from migraines are frequently turning to a daith piercing to imitate the effects of acupuncture.The daith cartilage is located in the inner ear. It has long been an area targeted by acupuncturists to help control headaches.
Does it actually work? Although there are no medical evidence between daith piercing and migraine relief, many sufferers who are using the piercing as a means to manage their pain have come forward to share its benefits. They have reported a drop in both the frequency and the intensity of attacks.
However, what works for some may not work for others as surveys have shown the ratio is around 50% success rate.If you're all out of options I think the daith piercing method is definitely worth a try. However, I recommend you do your own research before making your final decision.