Ear piercing has always been popular among both men and women. This is evidenced by numerous archaeological finds in different parts of the world. In our review, we will discuss in detail the topic of ear piercings, types and proper care for them.
Stylish ear piercing: types and complexity of punctures
Ear piercings are considered the most popular and common in the piercing world. All this is thanks to the large selection of puncture zones and the presence of large space for inserting several jewelry at once. We invite you to get acquainted with each type of ear piercing in more detail.
Ear piercing earrings
Today, for ear piercing, you can choose jewelry to suit every taste and budget. They are made from different materials, but the safest are earrings made of gold, medical steel and titanium. The course of the healing period of the puncture site and the general well-being of a person largely depend on the choice of material.
When choosing jewelry, a person is primarily guided by his taste preferences and evaluates the beauty of the accessory.
The most popular types of piercing earrings in recent years are barbell, hoop, banana, labret, circular and click. Much less often, clients opt for stud earrings, broaches, chandeliers or tassels.
Earlobe piercing
One of the most common types, which is easy to perform and the safest. An earlobe piercing is done using a gun or needle. Due to the absence of cartilage and important points in this area, a piercing on the earlobe heals quickly and rarely rejects the jewelry material.
The puncture of the lobe is most often done without pain relief, since this is the area with the least sensitivity. Even a small child can withstand a second unpleasant sensation, which is why ear piercing is recommended for children aged 3 to 5 years.
Which ear is better to pierce for the second time?
You may already know that cartilage takes longer to heal and often with some minor problems. But under no circumstances should this stop you, because we do these punctures primarily for ourselves and we must do it the way we want. We're not actually jumping from the roof.
But remember that piercings, like tattoos, can be contagious in the sense that: “yes, this is just the second piercing, and then boom and you already have five of them”
It's best not to pierce the cartilage in your ear where you sleep most of the time.
For guys
It may seem that everything is complicated here, but in fact they rarely pierce the cartilage, and the lobes heal relatively quickly and without problems.
You just need to decide whether you are ready to occasionally notice unhappy looks on yourself because the earrings are in both ears, and not in one. There is also a good option: two punctures on one lobe.
Ear Piercing Tunnel
Tunnel piercing has a lot of fans, largely due to its extravagant and provocative appearance. A tunnel is a type of ear piercing in which a special expander, rather than jewelry, is inserted into the hole immediately after the piercing.
The procedure is quite painful, because you will have to wait until the puncture reaches the appropriate size for the jewelry. For the final result you will need at least a month of painstaking work. Sometimes, to avoid a long procedure, an incision is made at the site of the proposed tunnel, which is gradually stretched. Experts do not recommend resorting to such a radical method, as it is more painful and dangerous.
What and how to wear it with?
One option is carnations with pearls in the style of Audrey Hepburn. They add femininity, mystery, and aristocracy to the image. These earrings cannot be worn with everyday clothes; the ideal solution is an evening dress.
As for the hairstyle, such earrings should be open, which means you should not wear them when you want to let your hair down. You can make a ponytail, braid or pin up your curls.
Brunettes are recommended to use studs with red inserts, combining them with a red evening dress.
Studs with figures, such as animals, as well as balls of different colors, can be worn with a T-shirt and even sneakers. But studs with diamonds or cubic zirconia will go well with a business suit.
Celebrities never refuse to wear stud earrings. They are often chosen by celebrities known for their impeccable taste. Recently, Dior released a wonderful collection with unusual earrings.
Helix ear piercing
The helix is the upper part of the helix of the ear. A puncture in this place involves impact on the cartilage, which is quite painful. The location of the jewelry in the upper curl of the auricle does not restrict movement and does not interfere with its owner. There are no nerve endings in the cartilage, so the Helix puncture is easily tolerated and heals.
Professional masters claim that the correct Helix puncture is almost painless. If you still experience severe pain during a puncture, then it is better to contact another specialist. When piercing Helix, there is a nuance: you need to select jewelry for the piercing in advance, since the hole in the cartilage does not stretch like on the earlobe. It is important to choose the same puncture size and jewelry diameter.
The meaning of the second hole in the ear
Just a century ago, people were very superstitious and attached a hidden meaning to everything. But now we have begun to think more rationally and do not attach supernatural meaning to natural things.
Unfortunately, you can still meet people who say that guys with pierced ears are not natural. And this, of course, is not true, because in all centuries, boys and men wore earrings! True, not all, and some not even of their own free will.
If you and I think a little about what the meaning is in all this from a modern point of view, then we will most likely come to the conclusion that this is a simple aesthetic meaning, besides, jewelry in the ears is usually precious and perhaps you want to pamper yourself with something beautiful, something that we like.
Ear piercing Forward Helix
Another type of cartilage puncture, in which a hole is made on the antihelix. You can make several piercings on the auricle at once and wear 2 or more jewelry. The Forward Helisk puncture is done using a needle. For a Forward Helix puncture to completely heal, it takes about 4 months.
The magic of jewelry: how earrings influence fate
A lot depends on the right choice of earrings, psychics say. And we are talking not so much about the appearance of the woman wearing earrings, but about the energy value that they carry. Yes Yes. Simple jewelry that women all over the planet wear and do not think about their importance, carry specific energy and can influence the fate of the owner.
Let's make a reservation that not all earrings have magical properties. According to experts, plastic jewelry and jewelry will not help, for example, protect against the evil eye. It is best to buy products made of precious metals - gold or silver - or jewelry decorated with stones.
At the same time, different metals and stones have different effects on their owner. According to psychics, according to the level of influence, products are divided into three key elements: fire, earth and water.
How to choose earrings and not make a mistake - and especially not do any harm? Here are some tips from esotericists.
Attract a male: “fire” earrings.
Stones: ruby, agate, citrine, amber, garnet, onyx
Metal: gold
In this case, the elements themselves speak for themselves. These earrings are suitable for those with a bright character, who are active and strong. They impart powerful energy and add vigor throughout the day. Jewelry will be just right for ladies who have a business and are constantly immersed in business. Also, “earrings of fire” have strong love properties. In them, a woman looks desirable and attracts the attention of men more strongly.
Experts warn against wearing such jewelry all the time: in adulthood, you risk being left without a partner and living out your life alone. There is a possibility that over the years your character will only worsen, you will more often feel aggression and get nervous over trifles. Be careful!
Amulet against witchcraft: “water” earrings
Stones: iolite, fluorite, jasper, opal, sapphire, quartz, zircon.
Metal: silver.
These decorations will “wash away” all the negative energy from you: be it a slander from an envious friend or the evil tongues of colleagues. Esotericists advise all women to purchase stones of the water element - jewelry will become your magical amulet and protect you from evil spirits and other evil spirits. The influence of these stones will be especially beneficial at such important events as weddings, birthdays or funerals. As a rule, a large number of people gather at them, and the energy field may weaken.
Self-confidence: “earth” earrings
Stones: tiger eye, turquoise, topaz, emerald, jade, diamond, amethyst and aquamarine.
Metal: not determined.
Calm down, concentrate on work or household chores, feel a surge of confidence in your abilities - this is how earth element stones work. Experts say earrings with calm colors such as green or blue will help drown out feelings of fear and panic. Get your nerves in order. According to experts' recommendations, such earrings can be worn to a quiet family dinner or to work, especially if the other one is quite nervous.
With the help of earrings, you can improve your personal life, psychics say. If you correctly combine jewelry of the fire and earth elements, you can achieve success with men. And if you already have a loved one, then maintain your love throughout your life.
Previously, 5-tv.ru published a guide to initials that will help predict a person’s fate.
Industrial ear piercing
Industrial piercing is a puncture of the upper cartilage of the ear, in which the holes are connected by a barbell. In the classic presentation, Industrial is a hole on the front of the ear and on the opposite side. Industrial looks great on both men and girls.
A puncture of two cartilages at once takes much longer to heal than one. In the first days after the procedure, it is not recommended to even touch the piercing so as not to injure the ear. Wearing hats and headphones is also prohibited.
Experienced specialists recommend wearing bioplastic jewelry in the first months after the piercing. After the holes have completely healed, you can change it to another material: medical steel, titanium or gold.
Three earrings or more - is it appropriate?
The more earrings in the ear, the more attention should be paid to their selection and placement. Indeed, in this case it is very easy to cross the fine line between originality and excess.
Multi-variant compositions have a triple responsibility: firstly, the earrings should be beautiful and elegantly emphasize the shape/curves of your ear; secondly, the earrings need to be correctly distributed and harmoniously arranged among themselves; thirdly, they should not cling to each other and create discomfort.
The general rule for three or more earrings is that the top earring is the smallest and the bottom earring is the largest. A universal option is sets of identical rings or studs.
Advice from YuK : it is much more interesting if two or three gold earrings inserted into one ear are the same in shape, but different in the color of the inserts or in size. Pay attention to the configuration of the decorations: they should not create a chaotic clutter. If you have a lot of jewelry, it’s a good idea to use hoop earrings, arranging them by size in descending order: the largest at the bottom, and the smallest at the top of the ear.
Tragus ear piercing
The Tragus or Tragus piercing is a feminine type of piercing on the front of the ear. The tragus is cartilage tissue, so healing and pain will be equivalent to a Helix piercing.
You should not sleep on your ear with a Tragus piercing for several months, nor should you wear headphones or tight hats. Ordinary rings and studs with stones are used as jewelry for Tragus piercing.
What types of stud earrings are there?
Studs come in several types, and the most interesting thing is that they can be combined. For example, if there are several piercings in one ear, then different types of such earrings can be inserted into them. The following types are distinguished:
- Classic carnations have a small head and shaft diameter. These earrings are worn by women and children who have recently had their ears pierced. Doctors recommend wearing this type of studs only from precious metals; the best option is silver studs.
- Labrets. These earrings were designed for lip piercings. The earring has a flat back and sits neatly on the oud. They are suitable for recovery after inflammation, injury and surgery. Look good with dresses, denim and suits.
- Barbells. The shape of the decoration corresponds to the name. The thickness of the rod reaches 6-8 mm. The model is made from expensive materials that do not cause allergies. Worn by young people.
- Dior. A type of earring that has balls of different sizes attached to both sides. They rush forward with a smaller ball.
- Stud earrings with decorations. The most common type. The head of the stud is decorated with an insert of precious stones or replaced with a pendant.
Gold stud earrings with diamonds
Ear piercing: contraindications to the procedure
First, remember that ear and other body piercings should only be done in a licensed medical facility. Find an experienced specialist whose instruments are sterile. A professional technician will refuse to pierce you if:
- you suffer from blood diseases
- you have had a traumatic brain injury
- suffer from diabetes
- at the time of the procedure are sick with ARVI
- you are underage
- You are pregnant
- have allergic reactions to medications
Sequence of ear piercing procedure
Every professional should follow a standard protocol when performing a piercing procedure. It includes:
- choosing a suitable decoration, assessing its weight and diameter
- treating the future puncture site with an antiseptic or other disinfectant solution
- Using sterile instruments that are taken from a special sterilizer, the master makes a puncture with a needle in a pre-marked place
- immediately after the puncture, an earring or dilator is inserted into the hole
- If bleeding occurs, the master must take all measures to stop it and remove any remaining blood. To do this, the puncture is re-treated with an antiseptic and, if necessary, fixed with a bandage.
How to care for an ear piercing
In the first days after a puncture, a piercing is the most common wound on the body, which the body tries to heal by all means. In order for the piercing to heal safely and you can enjoy the attractive appearance of the jewelry in your ear, you need to adhere to important rules:
- During the healing period of the piercing, touch the piercing only with thoroughly washed hands
- try not to touch the jewelry at all, especially moving it. This can damage the wound and take much longer to heal.
- It is not recommended to visit the bathhouse and sauna, since a humid environment promotes the growth of bacteria
- try to collect your hair in a ponytail or secure it with hairpins. Accidental hair coming into contact with jewelry can cause injury and bleeding.
- If there is an inflammatory process in the wound, treat it daily with an antiseptic and regenerating cream. If the suppuration does not go away for several days, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Ear piercing is the most popular type of personal body decoration, which lasts for quite a long time and, when completely healed, does not cause any special problems for its owner. If you decide to have an ear piercing, be sure to consult your doctor and choose a trusted professional.
