First, What Is A Cartilage Piercing?
First, What Is A Cartilage Piercing?
1. Helix Piercing
1. Helix Piercing
Q: HOW MUCH DO HELIX PIERCINGS COST?
A: The cost of a helix piercing varies greatly depending on where the piercing studio is located, how experienced your piercer is, and what jewelry you choose. It will cost anywhere from $30 to $75.
2. Tragus Piercing
2. Tragus Piercing
Q: WHAT IS A TRAGUS PIERCING?
Tragus piercing is another common cartilage piercing. The tragus is the cartilage in front of the ear canal.
A: In most cases, the tragus is perforated in the middle. Depending on their chosen technique, your piercer will use a low-gauge, straight or curved needle.
Q: WHAT IS THE BEST JEWELRY FOR A TRAGUS PIERCING?
A cartilage stud with a flat disc backing is typical in the tragus, but thin gold cartilage hoops are also popular.
Q: WHAT IS THE HEALING TIME FOR A TRAGUS PIERCING?
The healing time for a tragus piercing varies depending on how well you take care of it. Healing time is usually four weeks-6 months.
Q: HOW MUCH DOES A TRAGUS PIERCING HURT?
A: The ear-piercing pain level for the tragus is low. A fine-gauge hollow piercing needle is standard to make the puncture, which is usually not painful due to the tragus's minimal amount of nerve endings.
3. Industrial Piercing
3. Industrial Piercing
WHAT IS AN INDUSTRIAL PIERCING?
A scaffold piercing, also known as an industrial piercing in the United States, is the connection of two piercings performed with a hollow piercing needle to form a single straight piece of jewelry.
Q: WHAT IS THE BEST JEWELRY FOR AN INDUSTRIAL PIERCING?
A 14G 1-inch cartilage bar is commonly used for industrial piercing jewelry, while a 16 gauge earring is also possible. It's not uncommon to start with cartilage studs and then switch to a cartilage bar after complete healing. Cartilage studs, commonly used for industrial piercings, generally result in speedier recovery, although they also make it more challenging to align the piercings.
Q: WHAT IS THE BEST JEWELRY FOR AN INDUSTRIAL PIERCING?
The healing time for an industrial piercing typically takes six months to 1 year to heal, depending on the individual and aftercare practices.
4. Snug Piercing
4. Snug Piercing
WHAT IS A SNUG PIERCING?
A snug piercing is a horizontal piercing that sits right above the anti-tragus location (or the cartilage's inner ridge).
Q: WHAT IS THE BEST JEWELRY FOR A SNUG PIERCING?
The best jewelry for a snug piercing is tiny gold studs or seamless cartilage hoop earrings.
Q: WHAT IS THE HEALING TIME FOR A SNUG PIERCING?
The healing time for a snug piercing typically takes four months to six months to heal, depending on the individual and aftercare practices.
5. Daith Piercing
5. Daith Piercing
WHAT IS A DAITH PIERCING?
The daith is the cartilage fold right above the ear canal.
The daith piercing involves the perforation of the crux of the helix (the flap of cartilage right above your ear canal) using a curved needle so as not to puncture or damage the surrounding cartilage. A receiving tube assists in the procedure to ensure that the needle is caught on the other side.
Q: WHAT IS THE BEST JEWELRY FOR A DAITH PIERCING?
The best jewelry for a daith piercing is tiny gold studs or seamless hoops earrings.
Q: WHAT IS THE HEALING TIME FOR A DAITH PIERCING?
The estimated healing time for a daith piercing is four months to 1 year.
6. Anti-Tragus Piercing
6. Anti-Tragus Piercing
Q: WHAT IS A ANTI-TRAGUS PIERCING?
7. Rook Piercing
7. Rook Piercing
Q: WHAT IS A ROOK PIERCING?
8. Forward Helix Piercing
8. Forward Helix Piercing
Q: WHAT IS A FORWARD HELIX PIERCING?
FAQ:
FAQ:
HOW DO FLAT BACK EARRINGS WORK?
HOW DO FLAT BACK EARRINGS WORK?
Flat-backed earrings are exactly what they sound like: tiny gold or silver posts with flat backs. With traditional earrings, you slide them on front to back, and put a backing on to secure them. With flat back stud earrings, it's the opposite. You place Flat-backed earrings on by sliding the post into your ear from the rear. Then you push the front part of the flat back stud earrings into the ear post to secure them.
Flat back earrings are much cleaner. You won't have any unsightly ear posts sticking out from behind your ear, so you can flaunt your ears at every angle. Also, flat back earrings are super comfy to wear – there's no long ear post to poke you.
WHAT DOES 18G MEAN FOR EARRINGS?
WHAT DOES 18G MEAN FOR EARRINGS?
HOW DOES GAUGE SIZING WORK?
HOW DOES GAUGE SIZING WORK?
The size of a piercing is usually described in terms of gauge. The smaller the number, the thicker the wire (or needle). For example, a 20 gauge needle is thicker than a 22 gauge needle.
The larger the gauge, the longer it will take for the piercing to heal. It is best to start with a smaller gauge and then move up to a larger gauge as the piercing heals.
HOW TO CLEAN PIERCING JEWELRY?
HOW TO CLEAN PIERCING JEWELRY?
It's critical to look after your piercing now that you've gotten it. The first several weeks are critical in ensuring appropriate healing. Here are our top ten recommendations for keeping an ear piercing clean and free of infection.
TOP 10 TIPS FOR CLEANING AN EAR PIERCING
TOP 10 TIPS FOR CLEANING AN EAR PIERCING
- Clean your piercing when you do other regular hygiene habits. Clean it when you brush your teeth or take a shower to give yourself a gentle reminder every day.
- Wash your hands with warm water and gentle soap before touching your piercing to avoid introducing bacteria to the area.
- Clean with a salt solution-soaked cotton pad or swab. Mix 1 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water to make this solution. Use this a couple of times a day to eliminate any bacteria from the piercing region.
- Dab (don't wipe) the piercing. Dab dry with a clean, soft towel or tissue so you don't harm the tissue while healing.
- You should avoid perfumed soaps. Instead, clean the surrounding skin with mild antiseptic soap and water.
- When you remove a piercing, clean the pierced region. Bacteria in the air can quickly accumulate on jewelry when placed on a surface like a counter or a table.
- Don't clean your piercing in the bathroom. Even the most hygienic household bathrooms usually contain a high degree of bacteria.
- Sleeping on a piercing for too long can irritate a fresh piercing. Sleeping or resting on your piercing allows moisture and germs to accumulate, increasing infection risk.
- In the piercing region, don't use any hair or body products. Be cautious when utilizing shampoo, soap, gel, pomade, hairspray, or other chemicals near a piercing that can irritate the tissue.
- Also, be on the lookout for any odd or discolored discharge. If you notice any unusual discharge, go to your piercer or doctor right away, as it might indicate an infection.
Wrapping Up
Wrapping Up