Body modifications are a form of expression.
It is a building block of one’s aesthetic, just like clothing, makeup, and hair.
Your body is a canvas, free to be ornamented with tattoos or piercings.
Accessorizing and styling your look is the chance to become a designer and turn the sidewalk into a runway.
It might be a bit dramatic, but it’s still true.
The modifications that were once taboo have grown to be widely accepted socially.
Because how can you not love piercings?
They make more room on your body for jewelry.
That’s more space for birthstones, precious metals, and DIY trinkets.
But not every ear piercing is made equally.
Learn the ones nurses warn about and alternatives to risky piercings that still keep your ears blinged out.
Why you might want to rethink cartilage piercings
There are two parts of the outer ear.
You have the soft, fleshy part called the lobe and the thick, sturdy skin called the cartilage.
Despite both being open spaces where earrings could sparkle up, lobes are a safer area to pierce.
There aren’t any strenuous risks associated with lobe piercings.
In fact, they are one of the fastest piercings to heal.
“These piercings are associated with poor healing because of the limited blood supply to the area.”
And if you’re unfortunate enough to have your cartilage piercing infected, the antibiotics might not work.
Cartilage piercings are risky.
Yet, you might not have to say goodbye to the decked-out ear of your dreams.
it’s possible for you to fit up to four piercings on your lobe.
This room gives you ample opportunity to mix and match earrings.
Have a combination of hoops and studs, chains and dangles, or gemstones and hardware.
A fun way to decorate your ear lobe that steps outside the box is with orbital piercings.
The unique body mod is two nearby piercing holes connected with one circle earring.
Instead of vertical hoops and drop earrings, you’ll have horizontal jewelry that travels up your ear.
However, you’ll still have chic jewelry options.
It’s the best of both worlds.
If your heart is set on a cartilage piercing, there’s no shame in faking it.
