All you need to know about ear piercings

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Why Get Your Ears Pierced?
There are plenty of good reasons to take the plunge:

  • To express your personal style
  • To wear beautiful jewelry
  • To follow a cultural tradition
  • Simply because you want to!
    Whatever your motivation, ear piercing can be a fun and enriching experience.

Different Types of Ear Piercings
There are many options. The most common ones are:

  1. The lobe – the most classic and least painful
  2. The helix – on the cartilage at the top of the ear
  3. The tragus – the small part that protrudes in front of the ear canal
  4. The conch – in the hollow part of the ear
    Each type has its own look and healing time. Think carefully about what appeals to you most!

How Does an Ear Piercing Work?
Here are the main steps:

  1. Jewelry selection – Choose a hypoallergenic material like titanium
  2. Disinfection – The piercer carefully cleans the area
  3. Marking – The piercing point is marked with a pen
  4. Piercing – Done with a sterile needle or gun
  5. Jewelry insertion – The jewelry is put in place
  6. Aftercare instructions – The piercer explains how to care for your new piercing
    It might hurt a bit at the moment, but it only lasts a few seconds!

Taking Care of Your New Piercing
Proper care is essential to avoid infections. Here are some tips:

  • Clean twice daily with saline solution
  • Don’t touch the piercing with dirty hands
  • Avoid cheap jewelry that can cause irritation
  • Wait before changing the jewelry (6-8 weeks for lobe, longer for cartilage)
    With proper care, your piercing will heal without problems!

How Much Does It Cost?


The price of an ear piercing varies by:
Type of piercing Average price
– Lobe $20-40
– Cartilage $40-60
– Tragus $50-70
Don’t forget to add the cost of jewelry!

FAQ About Ear Piercing


Q: Does it hurt? A: A little, but it’s quick. Pain depends on your tolerance threshold and piercing location.
Q: At what age can you get your ears pierced? A: There’s no legal minimum age, but many parents wait until the child is old enough to take care of it.
Q: How long does it take to heal? A: From 6-8 weeks for the lobe to several months for cartilage.
Q: Can I swim with a new piercing?

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