When you want to feature additional jewelry, ear piercings are a fashion trend that will always look stylish and beautiful. As you do your research, you’ll quickly learn that there are many different types of ear piercings to consider. If you’re thinking about getting pierced, this expert guide will help you find the best ear piercings and the different places you can get them.
Different Ear Piercings
With so many different placements, it can be a challenge choosing the right ear piercing. As Ana Ro, lead women’s fashion editor for Top Trends Guide notes, “Many women these days are using ear piercings as a form of self-expression, starting with the standard lobe and featuring a tragus, daith, forward felix and/or orbital piercing to add pieces of jewelry they love.”
While a description of each placement can be helpful, an illustration detailing the placements can help women visualize how their jewelry will look. When it comes time to talk to your piercing expert, it is also important to know the right terminology and communicate accurately, indicating exactly where you want your ear piercing.
Other factors to consider include proper preparation for your piercing, how much it will hurt, the aftercare process and pricing. The best places to get ear piercings are generally reputable tattoo shops since these businesses often value cleanliness.
If you’re considering piercing your own ears at home, we highly recommend you see a professional to avoid a bad experience or developing an infection. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, ear piercings can still result in complications even if they’ve become commonplace and less risky than other kinds so you’ll want to follow their care instructions to avoid any health issues.
How To Prepare For An Ear Piercing
While ear piercings have become commonplace, there are ways you should prepare to ensure you have a good experience.
1. Research
Before you get your piercing, you’ll want to research the part of your ear you want pierced. Once you’ve decided whether you want a tragus or orbital, you should start looking for the best places to get your ear piercing. Researching different locations can help you find a safe and sanitary provider, minimizing the risk of infection and worry. You’ll also need to ensure you are old enough to get pierced. If not, you’ll need your legal guardian to be present.
2. Preparation Before
While some people may prefer to avoid food, most experts recommend eating something to maintain blood sugar levels to avoid dizziness or even fainting. Eating a light meal such as oatmeal with bananas and blueberries or a simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich can be beneficial.
Does Getting Your Ears Pierced Hurt?
While the idea of a needling piercing your skin can seem scary, getting your ears pierced won’t hurt much. Although the level of pain you experience will depend on your personal threshold and the skills of your professional, most people say piercings aren’t painful. The process is quick and you’ll feel a quick pinch. However, your ears will be sore for several days as the skin heals.
The amount of pain you’ll feel will also depend what part of your ear you decide to get pierced. Fleshy areas will hurt less, while sensitive spots will naturally be more painful. You may even bleed a little, but this is normal.
How To Care For Pierced Ears
- You’ll want to always wash your hands before touching your ears, the piercing area, or your jewelry;
- Make sure to leave your earrings in your ears all day and night for at least a month, if not more;
- Regularly cleanse and wash your ears with soap and water to avoid infection;
- Remember to twist your earrings in your ear several times a daily to keep the holes open;
- Between showers and washes, apply rubbing alcohol on your ears to clean the skin around the piercing and prevent scabbing;
- When at home, apply petroleum jelly to further protect the pierced opening.
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