The type of ear piercing you choose for yourself depends on your personality and choice. You can go with a small stud initially and afterward switch to something big like hoops to showcase your edgy side, your overall look depends on what type of jewelry you’re choosing and how you’ll take care of it.
Even social media has made it a lot easier for everyone. To celebrate new ear piercing possibilities. There is always something for everyone, even if you want to go with something minimal or want to be that show-stopper.
Whether it’s your first piercing or not, this one stop guide will make your decision easier. Go through our trendy ear piercings and healing aftercare, that’ll enlighten you with so many options from snakebite piercing to daith piercing,
let’s dig in…
Types of Ear Piercings
Many options are available, you just have to choose where you want to start from. Our ear piercing summary brings down the trending ear piercing types that you can beautifully embellish on your curated ear.
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Lobe Ear Piercings
The most common and classic ear piercing, is located at the lower part of the earlobe. It's ideal for those new to piercings and allows for a wide range of jewelry options, from subtle studs to statement earrings.
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Upper Lobe Piercing
Similar to the traditional lobe piercing but slightly higher on the earlobe. This type of piercing is also fleshy and easy to perform, allowing you to experiment with climber earrings for a stylish touch.
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Snakebite Piercing
Bored with your one ordinary piercing? You can amp up your look by getting a piercing just slightly near the first up to achieve that stacked look. You can either style similar earrings or mismatched earrings depending on the way you want to top off your look.
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High Lobe Piercing
Positioned slightly higher on the earlobe, just before it turns into cartilage. This piercing is suitable for those who want a twist on the classic lobe piercing and can showcase trendy higher lobe earrings.
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Helix Piercing
Located on the upper section of the ear, this cartilage piercing is popular among many. Once healed, birthstone earrings can be a beautiful and sophisticated choice for this type of piercing.
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Tragus Ear Piercing
Located at the small flap of cartilage in front of the ear canal, tragus piercings suit a range of earrings and silver jewelry. The thick cartilage makes it a durable choice for piercings.
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Forward Helix Piercing
Ah, this piercing is in trend. This piercing sits on the space just above the tragus piercing. It’s a thin, cartilage curved area near the face. This Piercing allows you to decorate up your piercings with small studs and even hoops too!
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Snug Ear Piercing
Positioned near the ear's anti tragus, this unique piercing requires piercing through a lot of cartilage. Pair it with ear cuffs to create a stacked earring style that stands out.
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Conch Piercing
Available in inner and outer forms, conch piercings resemble seashells and offer a distinct look. Single earrings and cartilage earrings can accentuate this piercing.
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Anti-Tragus Ear Piercing
Similar to the tragus but located just above the lobe, opposite the tragus. This cartilage piercing can be accessorized with diamond earrings or any gemstone earrings jewelry for a romantic touch.
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Daith Ear Piercing
Located inside the ear, near the tragus, this versatile piercing is believed to potentially help with anxiety-related headaches and migraines. Sleeper earrings, such as labret earrings, provide comfort and style for this type of piercing.
How to Care for Your New Piercing
Now you’ve been in love with your ear piercing type. Piercing aftercare is the most important part of ear piercing. Cleaning is essential, clean your new ear piercing twice a day (morning and evening) during the healing process, which helps in reducing the chance of any infection and irritation.
Avoid touching your ear piercing as much as possible. Don’t wear anything that can trigger your fresh ear piercing, to prevent any bacteria enter the piercing site.
FYI, in case your piercing gets swelled, inflamed, or has any pus like discharge, consult with your doctor to help you with pain and it heals faster.
FAQs
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What is the best piercing for beginners?
Lower and Upper Lobe Piercings are the best piercings for beginners. These piercings are perfect for those who are new to ear piercings.
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Which piercing is safe?
Every ear piercing is safe. Ear lobe piercing is less painful (takes less time to heal) compared to other cartilage piercings.
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What is the trend in ear piercings in 2024?
Conch, Helix, Tragus, Double Ear, and Daith Piercing, these ear piercings are all trending in 2024.
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How to style multiple ear piercings?
You can simply style multiple ear piercings by combining one or two piercing earrings including hoops, studs, or danglers.
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Will pierced ears look good?
Multiple ear piercings are in trend right now. It looks good on everyone, just make sure to choose the right placement and earrings for your ear piercings.