Different Types of Ear Piercing

In today’s society it is very much acceptable to show different types of ear piercings since there are a large number of them that are available these days with majority of them being presented over the counter. For most of the people ear piercing can prove to be a pathway for the other piercing types. Ear piercings are today one of the most common forms of body alterations and due to this fact the professionals have also invented some new ways of ear piercings to give a  modern and stylish look to our body adjustments. Following are some most common types of ear piercing. 

Ear lobe piercing- these are one of the most communal form of ear piercing. An ear lobe is the bottom most tissue present in the ear. These sorts of ear piercing can heal in 4 to 6 week and they are also known as the least painful piercing among all the types. 

Helix piercings- they are considered as the second most common type of ear piercing. They are basically done on the upper cartilage of the ear and the instruments that are used for the purpose may include a stud, cuff style of piercing or may be a hoop etc. The healing time for this type of ear piercing is about 6 to 8 months and the timely removal of the jewellery can also lead to the premature closing of the hole. 

Conch piercings- there are usually two forms of conch ear piercings that are available these days. They include the inner and the outer conch.  The inner conch are the ones that are present at the center area of the ear cartilage and is done by the use of the hoop piercing whose size is completely according to the ear.  In outer conch piercings the hole is located farther out of the ear on the similar interior cartilage. These piercings take about 8 to 10 weeks to recover absolutely. 

Daith ear piercings- these kids of piercings are done on the innermost part of the ear taking place on the cartilage that is very close to the head by the ear canal.  Almost 6 to 8 weeks are required by these piercings to heal copiously and one can easily switch the jewellery during this whole time period of healing. 

Various types of jewellery can be use nowadays for ear piercings and you can go to stylish jewellery stores in order to get sophisticated barbells, era studs and captive bead rings etc.

Piercing Types - Some Highlighted Ones

It is important that you know about all the piercing types there are before going for it. This way you will know which one would work best for you and where all did it came from.

Ear piercing is the most common type of piercing we see in people around us. Almost every other girl would have her ears pierced and several guys get it done as well. It has been decades since females have been getting the ear lobes pierced and since the last half century it has been common in men as well. Socially speaking, earlobe piercing is something that is the most acceptable in the society. It is fine by most of the employers as well and you can easily wear ear rings in the ears. It works as a simple decoration for your body. The procedure of ear piercings is the quickest, having the least amount of pain, and it heals pretty fast as well.

The second common piercing type is nose piercing. It is done in two common ways; you can either get the side of your one nostril pierced or you can go with the center piercing on the cartilage. Many people like going for the center spectrum piercing since the jewelry worn can be easily hidden by turning it upside into the nostril. Well, the side piercing of the nostril is also quite common and popular especially in the people of Middle East and Asia.

Now let’s talk about a piercing that is a little more painful and intense compared to the above mentioned ones; tongue piercing. It runs vertically from the upper towards the lower tongue surface. It is said that people having tongue piercings can give a lot more pleasure while having oral sex. Mostly people get this piercing due to aesthetic purposes. If proper jewelry is used, tongue piercing heals very fast however you need to be extra careful while choosing metal jewelry for tongue piercing since sometimes damage can be caused to the tooth enamel and gums.

Other piercing types include genital piercings; popular in women and men both and is done for having a lot better simulation and pleasure when having sex. Navel piercing is also quite popular and it dates back to the time of pharaohs; females prefer this one a lot who like to show their belly. Lastly, nipple piercing is equally common in males and females both; this piercing is just considered attractive.