Ear Piercing Names: Find Out Them All Before Choosing Yours!
When it comes to piercings there are always two different schools of thought: those who adore them (to which the "but yes, sooner or later I do it" must be added and those who consider piercing the face and body a little barbarism, even very Before telling you all about the types of ear piercings and their names, remember that whatever category you belong to, the important thing is to feel good in your body. It's easy!
Some types of ear piercings
When you think of an ear piercing you probably think of a tragus or the classic hole in the earlobes. In reality there are 8 different types of piercings only concerning the ear area. By continuing to read you will discover all the names and characteristics of each type and you can decide in total awareness whether to do a piercing or not and above all what type of piercing to ask your trusted piercer!
Also remember that not all piercings are for everyone! Some ear shapes do not lend themselves to certain types of holes, so inquire beforehand so as not to be disappointed and not regret the result.
The first ear piercing to consider is the classic lobe hole. Surely the most common, the one that is less newsworthy! Some receive it from very young, there are those who also do it to newborns. It is a small hole in the lobe of the ear, a fleshy but poorly innervated part. Those with fleshy and wide lobes can also choose to make more than one hole, always on the same area. The earlobe piercing is a piercing in all respects : it should never be done with the gun, which is prohibited by law for several reasons including the fact that it is difficult to sterilize in all parts. Furthermore, with the gun the hole is made in a traumatic way, and this increases the risk of infection. Much better to do it with the needle, like all piercings! Another type of ear piercing is called conch piercing. The Conch is done in the center of the auricle (the conca).To be pierced is the cartilage, the piercer always uses the needle of different sizes according to the type of jewel to be applied.
If, on the other hand, you want to make a piercing in the upper part of the pavilion (helix) you will have to ask your piercer for a Helix.
Here too he will have to carefully pierce the cartilage of the pavilion: the Helix is very fashionable and will allow you to use many different types of jewelry, headbands, barbells, labrets and more classic earrings.
Also in this case it is a piercing made by piercing the cartilage. It is a very fashionable and very versatile piercing: headbands, normal earrings, barbell, labret, there are very few limits of this piercing! The only warning if you choose the Helix is to double the rules of hygiene and attention, the risk of infection is a little higher.
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Other types of ear piercings
The name of the piercing opposite to the Helix is precisely the Anti Helix: in this case the hole is made in the cartilage fold which is located in the middle of the pavilion. Not everyone has this fold of adequate size, otherwise it is better to choose another solution! A piercing with a very famous name (always among those of the ear) is the Tragus. Sometimes called a tragus. It consists of a hole in that outgrowth of cartilage located in front of the pavilion, adjacent to the ear canal. It is important to choose a small piece of jewelry, however, because the jewelry would make it difficult to clean the ears. Another very requested and particular ear piercing. , is the Daith. A piercing that is made by piercing the root of the helix: it is a closed point of the ear, it is difficult to reach to change the earring often.
It is a difficult area to clean but it is essential to do it carefully because a piercing in this area gets dirty and therefore becomes easily infected. This piercing also has advantages: according to some theories it is able to pass some forms of migraine. There is also the Rock Piercing a very fashionable piercing that is positioned in the upper curve of the ear, above the basin area. Rock is the ear piercing preferred by those who love to change jewelry frequently because it offers many possibilities. It is a very visible position, so before doing it it is good to think about it! If everything you have discovered so far seems little to you. , the piercing that's right for you is Industrial is stuff for real piercing-lovers. It is made by piercing the helix in two different points: the jewel then crosses the ear transversely from side to side. This is not a real piercing "hard" there are many types of jewels in various metals, gold and silver, specially designed for this hole.
How bad does ear piercing hurt?
When it comes to piercing, pain is a very subjective fact and it is therefore good not to generalize. The pain is a personal fact: what is painful or unbearable for you for another person is just a pinch. It is undeniable, however, that not all piercings are the same and that some undoubtedly hurt more than others. ear sector, among the most painful piercings there are those in the genitals, nipple, some types of tongue and lip and navel piercings and in particular all bridges that pierce the nose and eyebrows, because they cross a portion of flesh and skin in a transversal, vertical or horizontal way and obviously they are more painful. Returning to ear piercings: what are the names of those that hurt the most? Among the less painful piercings, there are the lobe holes and also the tragus because that portion of cartilage is not very innervated. Then follow the classification (and the pain increases) the piercing Conch, the Helix and then again the Daith, which as pain can be compared to the AntiHelix and the Rock. ear piercing, and also the most spectacular, is therefore the Industrial. But if the idea of pain and the fear of the needle hold you back, you can opt for other ways to embellish your body. Does the idea of a tattoo seem equally painful or more acceptable to you? Get inspired!
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How to prevent infections that can happen to an ear piercing.
With the exception of the lobe holes, ear piercings require a long time to heal and above all hygiene and care. Do not remove the gold, steel or silver jewel if the wound is not completely healed. When the piercer drills the hole, choose your jewel, ring, hoop, barbell or whatever you want (you can also find them on Amazon) and then be prepared to keep it for several months. The cartilage areas of the ear are usually infected: a ball forms, a small and painful one bubble, near the hole.
To avoid infections, choose an expert piercer and make sure that the environment in which you practice the hole is clean and sterile, choose jewels in surgical steel or precious alloys of excellent quality and do not play with them continuously with dirty hands. Care for hygiene scrupulously , disinfect the wound regularly. If you go to the hairdresser, advise him to pay attention: you could get hurt!
If, despite all this attention, you notice a bubble near your ear piercing, contact a doctor who will be able to tell you if there is pus and if antibiotic cream therapy is required.
Never underestimate the blister: the infection could get worse and you could even have to give up your piercing!
