Names of ear piercings
EAR PIERCINGS
The ear is by far the most common place for piercing. The ear magazine contains a number of piercing sites, the most common of which are summarised below.
THE NAMES OF THE MOST COMMON EAR PIERCINGS:
- Industrial
- Forward Helix
- Rook
- Daith
- Tragus
- Anti-Tragus
- Orbital
- Praise
- Upper Lobe
- Flat
- Helix
- Snug
- Conch
- Anti-Helix/Snug
A helix piercing is a piercing made above the tip of the ear. It is one of the most common ear piercings and can be done at several different points on the tip of the ear. Helix piercings can be done using a variety of rings or pins.
An industrial piercing is a piercing made on the inside of the ear, often using a long pin. An industrial piercing looks as if it passes through two piercings. It is one of the most popular piercings among young people.
A rook piercing is a piercing made inside the ear at the middle of the ear. It is one of the less common ear piercings and can be slightly more difficult to do than other ear piercings. Rook piercing can be a good option for those who want a slightly more unusual and impressive piercing.
A daith piercing is a piercing that is done on the inside of the ear, in the middle of the ear. It usually has a small hole where a small ring or curved pin can be inserted. Daith piercing is widely believed to help with migraine attacks, but there is no scientific evidence to support this.
Tragus is one of the most common ear piercings. A tragus piercing is a piercing made in the bundle of the ear, in the area next to the ear canal.
