Top 10 Most Popular Types of Ear Piercing

Body piercing had emerged out to be one of the most ancient art forms that is enjoyed by both men and women of different tribes and religion all around the world. Out of all different forms of piercing, ear piercing is very popular among people. Boys generally opt for piercing their single ear and girls go for piercing on both ears. Ear is sensual part of our body and piercing needs to be done carefully. There are different forms of ear piercing two. The best 10 types of ear piercing had been discussed here. They are given below. You can choose the best one for your ears.

Tragus Piercing

It is done on the part of ear known as ‘tragi. It is located over the ear lobe and is a small oval flap of the cartilage. This kind of piercing is really very painful.

• It may lead of excessive bleeding and pain because the part on which piercing is done, there is too much flesh and thickness
• It may cause you problems using earphones
• It takes very long to heal up
• The tearing and stretching chances are very low, so it is safer

Earlobe Stretching/Gauging

It is the part of lobe piercing that is a trend in fashion. It provides bigger diameters to hold the earrings within the ears without too much of pain.

• It may lead to bleeding and tear sometimes
• You can use several different types of jewelry
• It can be done through dermal punching

Conch Piercing

It is done in the center of ear with large ear piercing needle. It is two types- outer and inner conch piercing. It looks awesome on women.

• The healing is faster in this type of piercing
• It is popular among women of age group above 30 years

Lobe Piercing

This is one of the most of popular form of piercing in the world. It is the largest and softest part of the world.

• It is less painful because there is no cartilage in this part.
• It gives a number of jewelry option to put in your holes

Anti Helix Piercing

This type of piercing is also called snug piercing and is painful form of ear piercing. This piercing is really very popular among the rock band members.

• It is really very difficult enter the jewelry in entrance hole
• Curved barbells and small hoops can be inserted on these holes
• This piercing might take an year to get heal

Daith Piercing

Daith had been derived from the Herbew word that means Wisdom. This piercing is done on the innermost part of cartilage fold which is known as crus of helix. This piercing is generally done for wearing the thin wired jewelry.

• This type of piercing looks nice and trendy
• The curved barbells, Ball closure ring etc are worn in this type of piercing

Anti Tragus Piercing

This is the best form of ear piercing that is generally done on outer side of your ear that lies opposite to tragus. The size of this anti- tragus region varies person to person. It might be difficult to pierce sometime.

• It gives a catchy and stylish look to the person
• The insertion of earring may be very painful
• The carved and circular barbells could be used in this piercing

Scaffold Piercing

This type of piercing is also known as industrial piercing that started in North America. It is even called construction piercing. It is a double perforation of upper ear cartilage. Two piercings are made on upper right corner of ear. The first piercing is made from back of the year and second to front of the year.

Helix Piercing

The Helix Piercing had been enjoyed in Western culture. The upper part of the year is punctured in this piercing. It will take more time to heal due to the presence of soft cartilage. Check out our post on Triple Helix Piercing this season.

• Bigger needles and piercing guns are used to make holes
• Metal rings, studs, gems are used in holes

Rook Piercing

This type of piercing is done by the perforation of anti-helix and is the most painful ear piercing. It is really hard to pierce the ear.

• Individuals require the assistance in wearing and removing the jewelry.
• The stretching of holes in exit and entrance parts must not be done

So there are plenty of ear piercing options for you. You can select the best form of ear piercing for yourself. Find the right style according to your look and just go for it.