Ear piercing is an ancient part of the culture of human society, which originated several thousand years ago, but has not lost its relevance to this day. Thanks to archaeological finds, it was possible to establish that the fashion for ear piercing arose long before the beginning of our era. All known piercing techniques were formed in parallel in societies that had no contact with each other, so today we have a huge variety of these techniques and the ability to choose the most suitable type of ear piercing in each individual case.
Helix
The puncture is located in the upper cartilage under the helix of the ear. At the moment, the most popular piercing, because in this place you can make several piercings at once, or put a cluster with cubic zirconia or opals, which will emphasize the shape of your ear and also attract attention to its owner. Helix requires careful handling during healing, as well as mandatory replacement of the primary jewelry to avoid distortion of the puncture.
In what cases should you not pierce your ear?
Piercing is definitely a bad decision during pregnancy, since the piercing can accidentally cause an infection.
There are other conditions Ear Piercing: What You Should To Know / WebMD, in which it is not exactly contraindicated, but requires mandatory consultation with a therapist or supervising physician:
- Diabetes.
- Hemophilia.
- Various autoimmune diseases.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Conditions in which wounds heal poorly.
- Any skin problems in the area where you want to pierce: rashes, irritation, cuts, moles.
Ear piercing jewelry
Nowadays ear piercing jewelry can be chosen to suit every taste and color. They are made from different materials - silver, gold or medical steel, but they are not suitable for piercing due to the presence of nickel in the alloy, which oxidizes when worn; the highest quality and safest jewelry is made of titanium . It is the choice of material that determines how long an ear piercing will take to heal.
Stud earrings and studs have faded into the background; the most popular piercing jewelry has become labrets with wraps, microbananas, barbells, clickers or circulars , the size of which is selected individually for each person.
Often, ear piercings on top are decorated with clusters, which are arranged in the shape of the ear, and piercings inside the ear are decorated with clickers with cubic zirconia or opals.
How much does ear piercing cost?
The cost of ear piercing is not a fixed constant. It depends on a number of factors, among which the most significant are the choice of location for the manipulation, the competence and reputation of the master, the type of piercing, and the like.
The procedure is one of the affordable operations that people of different income levels can afford.
Care and healing
How carefully you take care of your piercing determines its healing and the risk of problems. Your ear piercer should advise you on how to treat your ear piercing after the procedure. Antiseptic sprays Miramistin and Octenisept are best suited , but it is better to avoid hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine and saline solution. Treatment of ear piercings should occur 2 times a day, and you should not use cotton swabs or cotton pads . Due to the risk of injuring the puncture with hair, masks, etc., it is necessary to cover the fresh wound with a soft-lined plaster for 2 weeks. If you nevertheless injured your puncture and it became inflamed, purchase Baneocin ointment , apply a thin layer 2 times a day, but use the ointment for no more than 5 days. If the inflammation does not go away, consult your specialist.
A fresh puncture should not be steamed for 2-4 weeks (baths, saunas, hot baths are prohibited), and swimming in open water bodies should also be avoided during this period. Do not turn the jewelry under any circumstances , as this will injure the puncture. If accumulations of dried blood and lymph have formed on the puncture, do not pick or pick at them.
puncture requires mandatory downsizing (replacing the primary labret with a shorter one) after 2-3 weeks, which is associated with migration of punctures in this place. In sebum piercings, downsizing is done at the request of the client. If the jewelry clings strongly and injures the canal, it is advisable to replace it to prevent injury.
Photo
Interesting ideas for ear piercings can be found in the “Photo” section, where beautiful options for ear piercings of different locations are presented, as well as their combination using several techniques.
Range
Freak Boutique offers high-quality and stylish earrings for ear cartilage piercing - made of steel, titanium, brass, with or without stones.
- Ring made of surgical steel with a minimalist cross - without unnecessary decoration or stones. The material is safe for humans, does not cause irritation, and is not subject to corrosion. Ring thickness – 1.6 mm.
Surgical or jewelry steel is popular in jewelry making because it is quite durable, hypoallergenic, relatively inexpensive, and hygienic. The surface has no pores, so harmful microbes can only be on the surface, and it can be easily disinfected. The necessary properties of the alloy are given by its components - nickel, molybdenum, chromium.
- Ring with a diameter of 8 mm made of black surgical steel with a flat insert. Easy to secure using a release mechanism.
- Ring with a release mechanism made of surgical steel. Thin – thickness 1.2 mm, diameter – 8 mm. The main feature is the presence of an insert with white opal. The stone shimmers with blue and pink highlights.
A similar option is a ring with an amethyst. On the miniature insert is a light purple stone. The diameter is slightly larger than the previous version - 1 cm.
- Titanium ring 1.2 mm thick for ear cartilage. The highlight is a rounded insert with an opal of a rich, bright blue color.
Titanium is considered the metal of the future, due to its properties, it is more often used for jewelry because it is: relatively inexpensive, durable, looks beautiful, lightweight, hypoallergenic.
- Ring made of surgical steel with a ball-shaped insert. Anodized metal gets an unusual look - the surface is multi-colored, iridescent. The diameter of the product is 1.1 cm.
A similar option - without a ball insert, a regular smooth titanium ring.
- Clicker ring made of high quality 925 sterling silver, expandable type. Recommended for the nose, but also suitable for the ear.
The labret is made of titanium – a durable, hypoallergenic metal. Suitable for punctures at different points of the ear cartilage. The main highlight is the decoration with opal stone (turquoise, pink, lilac-white, blue-green). The fixation labret is equipped with an internal thread.
Labrets made of jewelry or surgical steel without stones are an excellent option as a first piece of jewelry. Several size options available.
Circulars are often used for both the septum and the ears. This horseshoe model is made of surgical steel, in black color. At the ends there are cones-spikes.
Industrial bars are one of the most spectacular decorations, especially for punk and cyberpunk styles. A wide selection of bar inserts are available, which serve as decoration: with symbols, with stone inserts, with a chain. There are also removable barbell decorations.
Inner conch piercing
This is a hole in the “bottom” of the so-called concha of the external ear, located next to the auditory canal. Multiple and single punctures may be closer or further from a given channel. Great choices for this piercing:
· Rings;
· Half rings;
· Straight rod;
· Curved rod;
· Tunnel;
· Composite industrial decoration.
A regular puncture takes six months to a year to heal, and a tunnel takes up to one and a half years. If your hearing is impaired, you should first evaluate the size of the jewelry; it may interfere with the cause of the problem.
Healing time
Several factors influence:
- Localization.
- Number of simultaneous punctures.
- Season.
- Features of care.
- The state of immunity and the absence of diseases of the endocrine system.
- Master's qualification.
Needle puncture holes are safer than gun wounds. The epidermal tissues tighten from 3 months to six months. The wound must be properly monitored to avoid infection.
Where to buy unusual earrings?
Our online store Diamant.ua offers gold earrings for piercing without stones and with laconic zirconium inserts. The range of products covers a large range of sizes and themes. These are laconic studs with a single stone, as well as earrings in the shape of a heart, flowers, butterflies.
No decorations
Thanks to the efforts of our jewelers, you will decorate one of the most seductive parts of the body with elegant jewelry at an attractive price. In addition, you can order a product of any unusual shape to order, which will emphasize the originality and boldness of your style!
Jewelry is sold through a convenient order window. Delivery via Nova Poshta is available throughout Ukraine (Kyiv and other localities).
Contraindications
There are a number of features that do not allow ear cartilage piercing - primarily to protect against complex and dangerous consequences.
First of all, you cannot perform the puncture yourself, anywhere; it is dangerous to trust the procedure to just anyone - the process can have irreparable consequences if something is done incorrectly. Contact the professionals!
Before the procedure, the master pays attention to the anatomical and physiological features of the client’s ear. Sterile operating conditions are extremely important.
In some cases, a professional, a licensed master, will refuse to carry out the procedure. Grounds for refusal:
- Any blood disease;
- Pregnancy;
- The client has not reached the age of majority;
- Traumatic brain injury;
- The client has diabetes;
- Rheumatism, arthritis;
- The client came in sick (flu, ARVI).
Possible complications
During the piercing process, the following problems are possible: crushing of the ear cartilage, injury, infection. What does this mean?
- Using a gun can crush the cartilage, so the piercing is performed with a sterile catheter needle.
- If crushing occurs, the cartilage may die and take a long time to heal.
- Even if healing occurs, scars and large holes that do not heal are possible. To avoid necrosis, you need not only to contact a professional, but also to regularly treat the puncture site.
- Another risk is associated with allergic reactions - this is not a common problem, but it is worth noting that the body may have an adverse reaction to some metals. It is recommended to use medical or jewelry style titanium as the first earring.
How to pierce an ear with a needle
If you are using a needle, place something elastic under the back of your ear. It is necessary so that when you puncture you do not accidentally hit your neck. A regular school eraser, a wine cork, or a thin piece of soap will do.
Place the tip of the needle on the selected point. Make sure that it enters the ear strictly perpendicularly. Take a deep breath and perform the puncture with a short, quick movement.
Photos: @Sofie Bjen / YouTube
If you are using a hollow piercing needle, insert the earring stem into the outer hole. Then slowly and carefully slide the tool through your ear, this will allow you to easily push the stud into place.
If the needle is not hollow, carefully pull it out and then insert the earring into the puncture.
Please note: if you do not put the earring in right away, the fresh hole in the earlobe can literally close in a matter of minutes. And then you will have to pierce again.
If an earring falls out of your ear, immediately sterilize it and put it back.
What do we need
First of all, we need a second pair of hands, which will gladly make a hole in us, or even two. You need to know how to hold the clamp yourself, make a puncture, and then insert the jewelry into the needle so that you don’t accidentally prick your finger.
Piercing needles, a disposable clamp and a bioplastic labret can be bought on Aliexpress
- Antibacterial soap
- Non-toxic marker
- Disposable gloves
- Saline solution
What earrings are needed?
This section is divided into two parts, secondary and primary decoration. You should have the first and second ones in advance to find out what diameter the needle should be.
Secondary jewelry is what you will wear after the piercing has completely healed and not before. You can choose any material to which you are not allergic.
Primary decoration
I recommend using bioplastic labret as it is one of the two approved materials for primary decoration.
Flexible cool, beautiful bioplastic
The second approved material is implantation titanium ASTF 136 , but if you are buying such a thing, it is advisable to see the documents for the product, since even ordinary surgical steel is passed off as it.
Why shouldn't you use surgical steel?
Because it contains a higher concentration of nickel. The permissible value is 0.05%, and in surgical 316L/LVM from 0.10% to 0.25%
You shouldn’t buy any metal jewelry on aliexpress as there is a possibility of getting poor quality and even the polishing on such products is not smooth, and this is super evil for us
Piercing with a gun or needle
The piercing needle is always in a sterile and sealed package, and also passes smoothly through the tissue (if you use a clamp)
The primary decoration and needle should be larger in diameter than the secondary decoration. For example, you have a primary decoration with a diameter of 18g, then the needle and primary decoration should be larger, therefore 16g
Can I use a disposable gun?
The fact is that the jewelry in the gun will never be as well polished as a needle, moreover, it is not so sharp which leads to the formation of a keloid during healing. The cartilage may also crack, and a bruise may simply appear due to the fact that the procedure is not carried out smoothly.
Clamp
Disposable Alik clamps are sold in sealed packaging and are immediately ready for use.
This is a very important device and helps to hold the victim tightly, otherwise at the sight of a needle they always strive to jump out of the window. But seriously, below you will see a photo with a bruise and this may be due to the fact that the clamp was not used.
