Ear piercings are the most straightforward of all the body piercings, and the most common. However, as anyone who has ...

When it comes to body piercings, ear piercings reign supreme as the most popular and easy-going option. But not all ear piercings are created equal. Some are more painful, some take longer to heal, ...

If you can remember begging your mom to let you pierce your ears for the very first time, you know that your first piercing can be a transformative experience. From the jewellery you had secretly ...

Piercings in the upper part of the ear are more likely to get infected than ones in the lobes, say U.S. researchers. People whose upper ear cartilage gets infected risk disfiguring or losing part of ...

Whether you're thinking about adding another piercing to your growing collection or you're considering going "under the needle" for the very first time, piercing placement can be one of the most ...

Once upon a time, a single ear lobe piercing was considered the norm. Over time, one lobe piercing turned to two, and eventually, two turned three, four, five, welcoming helix, conch, tragus, and ...

You have so many options. The snug is a horizontal piercing that runs through the inner cartilage fold between the helix and anti-helix. "This piercing is highly dependent on anatomy—many people ...

While some people choose makeup or clothing as a means of expressing their personal style, others prefer to show off their aesthetic through accessories — and ear piercings are one of the most visible ...