Ear Piercing, From Culture to Fashion

In ancient times people use to do piercing on their ears as a part of their religious tradition. It is also been mentioned in Bible. In ancient cultures of some Asian and African countries, this tradition was very common.

Earlier in the 19th century ear piercing was confined to women, but later men also adopted ear piercing and it became an important part of their fashion statement. Ear piercing is the most common form of body piercing.
It can be done on different location in your ears. Some common forms of ear piercing are discussed below:

1) Ear lobe piercing: The piercing done on the ear lobe takes very much less time to heal as compared to other types of piercing. Generally 5 to 6 weeks time is required after this type of piercing. This makes it the most common form.

2) Horizontal lobe piercing: When people want to wear a barbell on their ear, horizontal lobe piercing is used. It is done horizontally parallel to the ear lobe.

3) Rook piercing: Rook is located at the uppermost part of the ear. This is one of the thickest part of the ear. Not everyone can have rook piercing as it takes a lot of time to heal and comparatively more space is required for piercing.

4) Some other types of piercing include – industrial, helix, daith, tragus, and anti-tragus, etc.

Infections are very common after piercing, hence proper care is required to avoid any discomfort. The pierced area should be washed 1-2 times a day with saline solution, and pierced area should not be touched again and again with dirty or unwashed hands.

Ear piercing may or may not suit anyone. It depends upon the body and face structure of people. Ear piercing is common in some cultures and it may be alien to others. Piercing should be done keeping all the factors in mind.

16 Gauge 5/16″ Solid 14KT White Gold 3mm Plexi Blue Cubic Zirconia Bioplast Tragus Earring Stud

16 Gauge 5/16″ Solid 14KT White Gold 3mm Plexi Blue Cubic Zirconia Bioplast Tragus Earring Stud

This hypoallergenic cubic zirconia tragus earring is designed to be worn anywhere on the ear including the tragus, cartilage and ear lobe. Quality handmade bioplast solid gold body jewelry.. Specifications: 16 Gauge (1.3mm), 5/16″ (8mm), Solid 14k Gold, 3mm Cubic Zirconia, Flexible Bioplast

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16 Gauge 5/16″ Solid 14KT White Gold 2mm Genuine Turquoise Bioplast Tragus Earring Stud

16 Gauge 5/16″ Solid 14KT White Gold 2mm Genuine Turquoise Bioplast Tragus Earring Stud

This bioplast tragus earring stud has a comfortable push in style and is designed with 14k solid gold and a genuine 2mm turquoise natural stone. Solid 14k gold push fit tragus earring stud with bioplast stem. 16 gauge tragus earring stud body jewelry.. Specifications: 16 Gauge (1.2mm), 5/16″ (8mm), Solid 14k Gold, 2mm Genuine Turquoise, Flexible Bioplast, Cup-Setting

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Silver 925 Bird Aurora Dangling CZ Tragus Earring Reviews

Silver 925 Bird Aurora Dangling CZ Tragus Earring

Bird earring stud. Tragus piercing earring stud. The tragus is the piece of cartilage located immediately in front of the ear canal. Dangling sexy ear stud for helix, tragus or cartilage piercings. Item sold individually.. Specifications: 16 Gauge (1.2mm), 5/16″ (8mm), .925 Sterling Silver, Bioplast Flex Barbell, Cubic Zirconia. Silver 925 Bird Aurora Dangling CZ Tragus Earring

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Tragus Piercing

Me getting my tragus pierced by Mark of Lasting Impressions Tattoo in Millersburg Ohio *i realized you cant really see the piercing itself too well in the video so i made another video just showing the piercing up close and talking a bit about it so be sure to check it out! Happy Youtubing!
Video Rating: 3 / 5

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