Ear Piercing Guide
If you’re thinking about getting your first piercing or adding another cutie to your curated ear stack, we have all the know-how to help you get closer to your dream ear goals. Click the piercing you’re enquring about in the diagram below to get started.
Tragus
The Tragus is the small rounded cartilage just in front of the concha. We recommend using flat backs or small hinged hoops for this part of the ear.
Healing Time: 6 - 12 months
Pain level: Moderate
Helix
The helix piercing is located on the outer ridge of your cartilage. We recommend to use a small hinged hoop, barbell or flat back for this piercing.
Healing Time: 6 - 18 months
Pain level: Moderate
Rook
The Rook piercing is located on the inner top ridge of your cartilage. We recommend to use a small hinged hoop or a banana bar for this piercing.
Healing Time: 6 - 18 months
Pain level: Moderate
Daith
The Daith is a piercing that hugs the inner cartilage of the ear. We recommend forward facing hoops or captive hoops. It is also believed to help with migraines.
Healing Time: 6 - 18 months
Pain level: High
Conch
The Conch is the central inner part of your ear. Being one of the most versatile locations, we recommend using flat backs, ball backs or hinged hoops that are large enough to fit around the conch.
Healing Time: 6 - 12 months
Pain level: Moderate
Flat
The Flat piercing is located on the large area at the top ridge of your cartilage. We recommend to use a small hinged hoop, barbell or flat back for this piercing.
Healing Time: 6 - 18 months
Pain level: Moderate
Lobes
The Lobe piercing is located on the earlobes of your ears. There are no soft bones so it will take less time for healing. We recommend to use huggie hoops, barbells or flat backs for this piercing.
Healing Time: 3 - 12 months
Pain level: Low
Size Guide
Gauge
The diameter of the post itself, relates to the size of the pierced hole.
Length
Measured from the bottom to top of bar excluding the actual design.
Hoop diameter
Measured from the inner diameter of the hoop, excluding the thickness of the band.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What’s the easiest way to put on labret/flatbacks?
Life hack: we recommend putting a standard sized stud through your ear, then thread the flatback post through from the back using the stud's post as a guide.
When should I choose flatback vs barbell back?
This is a personal preference. Flatbacks are more comfortable for sleeping in. However ball backs are asthethically better from the back of your ear. Flat backs can be screwed in from the front and are recommended for tragus and forward helix. Barbell backs screw from the back and are easier for cartilage and conch piercings. Ball backs may also get in the way of ear phones if used for tragus piercings.
How do we ensure the piercings stay on securely?
We recommend to tighten the piercings with rubber gloves or pliers to ensure that it is on securely. We also recommend to check the piercings every few months and tighten it from time to time.
Solid gold vs sterling silver vs titanium？
Solid gold, sterling silver and titanium are all nickel and lead free which is suitable for piercings. We recommend to only pierce with solid gold or titanium as these materials are stronger and will help with the healing process. We recommend sterling silver for healed piercings.
How do I choose the right gauge/length for the right location?
We recommend that you check this against your current piercing as every individual have different sized ear lobes/cartilage. This will also depend on whether your piercing is healed. For new piercing bars, we recommend 8-10mm. For healed piercing bars, we recommend 6-8mm.
Which piercings wear well in water?
We recommend to go for our full surgical steel, full titanium, solid 10-14KT gold and sterling silver (no plating) range. These will wear well in water.
Can I wear cartilage piercings on my lobes?
The gauge on the cartilage piercings are thicker at 16 gauge. This does mean that you will need to stretch the pierced lobe slightly to fit our cartilage piercings.
I lost my post/ball back, is it possible to get it replaced?
Yes, we sell different replacement options to fit your piercings. We have the standard ball backs available online here.
For solid gold, sterling silver and other requirements, please email our team at: [email protected] for a quote.
Where can I go to get my ears pierced?
We are opening our studio for ear piercings shortly. Register your interest via our newsletter to keep up to date with our opening day!
What is the easiest way to put on captive hoops?
The captive hoop features a middle ball that pops off. This means the ball has two indents on each side to secure onto the hoop. We recommend to fit the ball on one side and slide it down to click the other indent in place. We recommend to use rubber gloves to get a better grip of the ball.
How do I ensure my piercing heals properly?
Avoid touching and sleeping on the freshly pierced location. Clean twice a day with warm saline solution or lavender oil.
Ear Piercing Lab
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