Ear piercing - Ear points, pain, care, types of jewelry, values

Ear piercing – Ear points, pain, care, types of jewelry, values

The ear piercing is one of the most loved accessories by people, and yet it leaves many doubts for those who want to get it!

Ear piercing is gaining more and more fans. In addition to having varied model and material possibilities, the accessory also gives an upgrade in beauty and style.

If you want to get an ear piercing, you first need to choose between a more discreet model or a more flashy one. In addition, you must also choose which part of the ear you are going to pierce.

Do you have the desire to do it? Want to understand a little more before taking the next step? The Women’s Area brought together some curiosities and then 48 images of inspiration.

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How to apply ear piercing and in which places?

Ear piercing, curiosities + 51 images of inspiration — Andrea Dantas Style

Initially, you need to know your ear and the possible points where you can make the hole. Each location will have different models and, consequently, different looks. See the table of possible ear holes:

The ear is certainly a sensitive place on the body. Consequently, piercing must be done in a studio by a qualified professional. Firstly, do a lot of research and look for recommendations to find the best references. Furthermore, be wary of establishments that charge too cheaply.

When the correct location is found, the puncture will be performed with a sterilized needle. Once a piece of jewelry has been placed, if you want to change it, you should only make the first change after 30 days, when the area has healed better.

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Firstly, it is very common to think about pain when you decide to pierce your ear. Pain is certainly something very relative and personal, that is, everyone feels it differently. There are people who report having only felt a little discomfort. Others already feel a lot, not only on the day of application, but continue to feel some discomfort for a few days.

Furthermore, it also depends on the exact location of the ear where the piercing will be done. Clearly there are more sensitive places and others less. Ultimately, the more you want, the less the pain will bother you.

Care when piercing your ear

Firstly, after application, you must clean the area well and dry it. Cleaning can be done with saline solution, 70% alcohol or antiseptic. Furthermore, avoid touching the area with your hand. This is because you contaminate the area with bacteria.

You will usually feel discomfort until it heals. You should still avoid friction in the first few weeks. You will need to be careful with your hair so that it doesn’t get tangled and pull on the earring, or rub against clothing, and also avoid sleeping on top of that ear for some time.

Furthermore, a good diet will help strengthen your immunity and healing capacity in the area. If the area becomes inflamed, some secretion comes out or a keloid appears, see a doctor.

He will probably apply some dermatological ointment that may be recommended by healthcare professionals to treat and relieve inflammation.

Value and types of jewelry

Firstly, ear piercing varies in price depending on the location. The application costs, in most cases. Depending on the jewelry, such as gold or titanium, which are more expensive.

The most common type of hole is the helix, in the cartilage on the upper edge of the ear. The types of jewelry vary greatly, ranging from hoops, to diamonds, hearts, stars and stones.

Jewelry can be made of steel, silver, gold, titanium or even just gold plated. Furthermore, the higher the quality, the longer it will last. Keep in mind that a piercing is not the same as an earring that you can easily change all the time.

General curiosities

Firstly, minors under 18 can only get piercings with their parents’ permission. Furthermore, the application is not recommended for pregnant women, diabetics or people with skin diseases.

Another interesting fact is that depending on where the hole was made, you may have difficulty changing the jewelry and will need the help of a body piercer, a professional qualified to perform the piercing and change the jewelry.

There are people who report that they have no longer been able to sleep on top of that ear, as depending on the jewelry used and the location pierced, it can cause discomfort. There are also those who feel discomfort because of the hair that constantly “pulls” the piercing.