The trend of piercings continues to grow; getting one (or several) has gone from something we did in our youth to becoming so popular that it's no longer age-restricted. Ears have become true works of art that we dress up as if they were another part of our daily look.
This new concept of creating a style with earrings is called an ear look, an Anglo-Saxon term that is currently on everyone's lips. Who hasn't dreamed of having the ear look of Chiara Ferragni, Mery Turiel, or Blanca Suárez? If you also dream of having a trendy ear, we'll tell you all about the types of ear piercings that exist and how you can find them at MUMIT.
In a previous post titled "How to get an ear piercing," we explained that the most important thing before getting any piercing is to put yourself in the hands of a specialist. Go to a specialized center that complies with all necessary hygiene measures and has the experience to perform any piercing correctly. The second step is to choose the spot on your ear where you want to get the piercing. The most trending piercing this past year is the helix or cartilage ear piercing, one of the most complicated in terms of healing, but once healed, it's the most versatile and looks best with any updo.
Once you've chosen the placement, you should heal and care for your ear piercing correctly to avoid any type of infection.
TYPES OF EAR PIERCINGS
In the following chart, you can see all the types of earrings that exist for ears. Did you know them all? We'll explain the specifics of each one:
Lobe Piercing
This type of piercing is the classic earring, the most traditional. The perforation is made in the fleshy part of the ear, making it the easiest to heal. This type of piercing is called an "earring" because it is the most traditional and allows for the use of any type of clasp or shape.
Upper Lobe Piercing
This type of piercing is very similar to the previous one; the perforation is made slightly above the previous hole, but still within the lobe. The key to this piercing is that it follows the line of the ear, creating a diminishing effect. You can add as many earrings as your lobe allows.
Tragus Piercing
This type of earring has become very fashionable in the last year, offering an ideal alternative to the helix earring. The tragus is a small, oval-shaped protrusion located right at the entrance of the ear canal, formed by cartilage. It's a type of piercing that, because it involves cartilage, can be a bit more painful, but it's equally worth it. At MUMIT, you can find a perfect model for this type of piercing, always choosing the threaded flat back option; we're talking about the Petite Diamonds Cross piercing.
Antitragus Piercing
This piercing is located on the opposite side of the tragus, right on the small cartilage above the upper lobe. It's very original and uncommon, but it's one of the most painful at the time of perforation. All MUMIT piercings can be used for this type of piercing; you just need to consider that you can request a longer post and always a threaded flat back in the special order options on our website.
Cartilage or Helix Piercing
It's the trendy piercing and our favorite. It's located in the outer fold of the ear, which makes it so original. You can add as many helix piercings as your ear allows; for example, two aligned ones are a winning combination. This piercing is the most versatile as it accepts both stud earrings and hoop earrings. Additionally, at MUMIT, we offer the option of an extended post to perfectly fit this area.
Rook Piercing
This type of piercing is gaining more and more prominence. The perforation is made right in the cartilage fold above the tragus. It's a very original piercing that adds a different touch to any ear look.
Daith Piercing
Also known as the migraine piercing. This piercing is also gaining a lot of prominence nowadays because, in addition to providing a casual look, it helps reduce migraine pain. This perforation is made in the inner cartilage of the ear, exactly where acupuncture needles are placed.
Conch Piercing
For the conch piercing, the perforation is made just above the antitragus, in the lower part of the cartilage. It is also very original and can be very elegant depending on the earring you use; for example, with our Eternity Colors Hoop piercings, you can bring a modern and sophisticated touch to your ear look.
If our guide on types of piercings has inspired you, you should know that at MUMIT we are specialists in 18kt gold and diamond piercings, which is why we also published the history of piercing on our blog. Discover a universe of hoop piercings or customizable initial piercings designed to fit any hole. Revolutionize your ear with MUMIT!
