Your jewelry should be stainless steel or titanium, and approved by the Association of Professional Piercers (APP). When shopping around for a studio, is your professional going to use a piercing gun? While most people (like me) have good experiences with a gun, it can be more traumatic on your body than a needle. Location, healing time, jewelry selection, and after care can vary by piercing and person, so there's a lot to consider when making the right decision for you. There are tons of variations, so getting a cartilage piercing is a super personal decision that requires lots of research. Now that I'm all grown up (and a little bored) I've started wondering what are all the different cartilage piercing names? Here's the low down.Ĭartilage piercings are arguably the easiest "next step" when it comes to body modification beyond ear lobes. In between frosty pink lipgloss and leopard print snap bracelets, I committed to having a traditional earlobe piercing. It’s your body’s way of telling you that you need to fix something.Like any good '90s kid, I got my first piercing at Claire's. You will notice, even with fully healed piercings, that if you hit a moment when you’re run down, they can start to feel aggravated. It all sounds obvious, but it’s easy to forget. Eat well, get plenty of sleep, cut back on anything that brings toxins into your system. There are the basics of aftercare which are, of course, essential – keeping your piercing clean, not touching it, and not taking it out too soon – but you also need to take care of your overall health and wellbeing while you recover. I cannot stress enough how important aftercare is. What’s the best way to approach piercing aftercare? That’s why I designed my pieces with interchangeable elements, so when you’ve got through the first stage of the healing process, you can swap the ends for a different look without affecting the piercing itself. Get pierced with something you love and want to wear long-term so you aren’t tempted to swap it out too early, which is when almost all healing issues happen. An experienced piercer should be able to guide you through all of this.įinally, the look of the jewellery is of course key.
The craftsmanship has to be literally perfect, and the weight is also important, as anything too heavy can make recovery difficult. Previously, I had no idea how much the quality of an earring could affect the healing process and the longevity of a piercing. While developing the HMP line, we’ve all been on an educational journey, to say the least. Of course, the jewellery that you’re pierced with is an essential component of the whole experience. How do you pick which jewellery to get pierced with? Look for experience, of course, but also personal recommendations. all of it determines whether you have a good or bad outcome. The creativity of a placement, the knowledge of your anatomy, the angle of a piercing, even the “bedside manner” of a piercer. For years now, we’ve talked about tattoo artists as “artists” but piercers often get unfairly overlooked. Do your research about individual piercers, as well. You should be given a consultation beforehand, ideally with the person who will be doing your piercing given a thorough explanation of the aftercare required and allowed to relax for a bit afterwards, too. Make sure you go somewhere that gives you the luxury of time and lets you really enjoy the experience. The studio you choose is of the utmost importance. What’s the best way to find a piercing studio? You don’t need to get everything done all at once. I like to think of piercings as a lifelong journey. If you’re doing lobe piercings only, then four is manageable. How many piercings should you get in one sitting? Simple lobe piercings shouldn’t cause problems at night because they heal quickly, but if you’re going for cartilage piercings, think about which side you sleep on (if any) and maybe do one ear at a time. Is it okay to get piercings in both ears at once? By contrast, anything at the top of the ear or along its outer edges takes just that bit longer to recover. It looks dramatic, but the pain levels are minimal (I say this from personal experience), and because the ear itself is protecting the piercing, it’s much less likely to get caught or knocked. If you’re looking for a more unusual placement, I always recommend the conch as the “low-hanging fruit” of the cartilage. Any fleshy parts will heal quickly, making them a great place to start if you have any anxieties. You may have a clear idea of where you want a piercing to be before you book in for an appointment, but it’s good to be aware that certain areas of the ear heal more easily than others. Stewart Baxter How should you decide on earring placement?
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