Years ago, wearing an ear piercing was rare, as well as on the lips or the nose. However, today there are many women and men who dare and decide to wear it without any problem. If you are determined to do it, do not lose detail of the types of piercing that there are so that you can decide on the one that you like the most and that attracts you.
Helix ear piercing
This kind of piercing is done in the outer cartilage of the ear, specifically in the upper area. The most common and popular are the earrings that conform to the shape of the ear.
Internal Helix Piercing
It is a rather complicated area when it comes to putting a piercing, so ideally, it should be done by a professional. The jewel must be small, otherwise there may be a significant tear in the ear.
Industrial piercing
The industrial ear piercing is one of the most common and daring. In this type of piercing, the area of the antihelix is pierced and the cartilage of the opposite area to join them through a single piercing.
Snug piercing
This type of piercing is done in the inner cartilage of the ear. It is one of the most painful due to the large number of nerve endings in the area.
Tragus piercing
The tragus is the bump on the inside of the ear. This type of piercing can be vertical or horizontal. The latter are the most common.
Lobe piercing
It is undoubtedly the most common piercing in the world since a fairly high percentage of women wear it when wearing earrings. This type of piercing can be divided into three classes according to the area of the lobe in which it is made. In this way is the normal piercing, the upper and the transverse.
Meaning of ear piercings
Unlike what usually happens with tattoos that can come to symbolize something for the person who makes them, ear piercings do not usually have a special meaning.
During the 60s, hippies and homosexuals began to use them as a sign or brand. If it was worn on the right ear it meant that the person was gay, otherwise if it was worn on the left it was straight. Nevertheless, said piercing has lost all its meaning and a man can wear it on both the right and left sides of the ear, without any connotation.