Quels sont les piercings aux oreilles ?

What are ear piercings?

What are ear piercings?

In this article you will know the name of the different ear piercings, their degree of intensity makes the pain at the time of the piercing, the best jewelry to wear for each of them, the price of the piercing...

1. Lobe: 

The lobe is the lowest part of the ear. It is soft and allows for 1 to 4 hole(s) depending on the size of your ear. This is the most pierced part and the least painful part. You can get pierced at a jewelry store or at a piercer. This part is less fragile than the cartilage.

Healing time : 1 to 2 months

Pain intensity : 2/10. In reality, piercing the lobes does not hurt. It looks like a sneaky pinch.

How much does a lobe piercing cost?

On average 30 euros, but if you decide to drill several places you will have decreasing prices.

What types of jewelry worn on the lobe?

Absolutely everything. Chip, rings...

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2. The 3rd hole (and 4th if the ear allows it):

The beginning of the cartilage in the continuity of the lobe. This part is narrower than the latter and extends it in an elegant and subtle way.

Healing time : 1 to 2 months

Pain intensity : 2/10

How much does a 3rd hole piercing cost ?

On average 30 euros, but if you decide to drill several places you will have decreasing prices.

What types of piercing to wear in the 3rd hole ?

Absolutely everything !

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3. Tragus: 

Located on the cartilage just beside the temples, in front of the ear canal. This is the small rounded or triangular part. This piercing is very trendy. At the same time original, discreet, audacious.

Healing time : 2 and 6 months

Pain intensity: 4/10. This piercing hurts little because it is not innervated and it heals rather quickly.

How much does a tragus piercing cost ?

Between 40 and 60€

What types of tragus piercing to wear ?

We advise you to wear a stud but a ring can be very pretty too.

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4. Anti Tragus: 

The Anti-Tragus is the small "ball" just above the lobe in front of the tragus hence its name.

Healing time : 3 to 9 months

Pain intensity : 5/10

How much does an anti-tragus piercing cost ?

Between 40 and 60€

What types of piercing to wear to the anti tragus ?

We advise you to wear a stud but a ring can be very pretty too.

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5. Helix:

This piercing is located at the level of the upper part of the ear, either on the flat part of the cartilage of the ear (also called Flat Piercing) or on the small fold if this allows it. Multitude of choices and combinations for a personal and elegant look.

Healing time : 3 - 6 months

pain intensity : 4/10. This piercing hurts little due to the thin thickness of the cartilage there.

How much does a helix piercing cost ?

Between 30 and 50€

What types of helix piercing to wear ?

Rings are often worn here but it is also possible to wear other kinds of piercings. Besides, we love studs !

6. Anti-Helix: 

The Anti-Helix is ​​located on the descending part of the ear just above the tragus.

Healing time : 6 to 12 months

Pain intensity : 5/10

How much does an anti helix piercing cost?

Between 30 and 50€

What types of piercing to wear on the anti helix ?

The studs are very beautiful worn in this place

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7. Snug: 

Almost opposite the Anti-Helix, the snug is done on the fold of the ear in the same way as the Anti-Tragus.

Healing time : 6 months

Pain intensity for the snug : 7/10

How much does a Snug piercing cost?

Between 40 and 60€

What types of piercings to wear in the snug ?

Girls usually like to wear a snug with two balls at the ends.

8. Conch: 

Found inside on the middle part of the ear, just in front of the ear canal. We often put an ear cuff on it for those who don't have pierced ears.

Healing time: between 3 and 12 months.

Pain intensity : 6/10

How much does a conch piercing cost?

Between 40 and 60€

What types of conch piercings to wear ?

Ear cuff or rings.

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9. Industrial: 

One of the latest, the industrial is perfect for a new and original style.

Healing time : between 4 and 6 months

Be careful, if your piercing is not well healed and it is left without jewelry, it can be filled in just 8 hours. Obviously this varies according to the metabolism of each

Pain intensity : 5/10

Two simultaneous pains, since it is a piercing that requires two holes.

How much does an industrial piercing cost?

Between 40 and 60€

What types of piercing to wear to the industrial ?

10. Flat: 

Located on the flat part of the ear and not on the edge like the traditional helix piercing. It heals easily and hurts little when piercing.

Healing time : about 3 months

Pain intensity : 4/10

How much does a flat piercing cost?

Between 40 and 60€

What types of piercing to wear flat ?

We recommend studs in the shape of a moon, wave, star, or small diamond.

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11. The Rook: 

Is located on the top of the ear . You can wear a small ring or a curved piercing. It is the most painful piercing to pierce.

Healing time : 12 - 18 months.

Pain intensity : 7/10

How much does a rook piercing cost?

Between 40 and 60€

What types of piercing to wear at the rook ?

A ring or a curved bar

12. Daith: 

The daith is located between the Rook and the Tragus, just above the ear canal for a subtle and discreet rendering.

Healing time : 2 to 6 months

Pain intensity : 7/10

How much does a daith piercing cost ?

The daith piercing is the most expensive: between 50 and 100€

What types of daith piercing to wear ?

Perfect for a ring.

Additional info: The daith piercing known for its anti-migraine properties. There would be an acupuncture point there. It's crazy isn't it?

To know :

The pain of a piercing depends on each of us. Some people will be more sensitive to pain than others. You should know that stress plays a lot, so go there zen!

As a general rule, the pain is at the moment T sharp, acute and fades quickly, in a few seconds. It gives way to a duller pain for a few hours then the piercing will be sensitive for 1 to 2 weeks. But it is surmountable, we assure you! :)

How to prepare for the piercing?

Before going to the piercer, you can prepare yourself. Reduce stress and prepare your body for healing.

Previous days:

- eat and hydrate yourself enough.

- do not drink alcohol the night before

- get a good night's sleep

D-day :

- listen to music

- breathe deeply

- have someone accompany you

- do not take any painkiller (doliprane, aspirin, etc.)

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