Ear piercing for many thousands of years has adorned the human body. Today, pierced ears - the most popular way to give your image a bright and original look. Today, ear piercing is one of the most fashionable trends of our time. So what do you need to know about ear piercing so that this procedure is safe, painless and you get a great result?
Ear piercing: history
Ear piercing is the oldest decoration of the human body, and its history goes back to ancient times. This is confirmed by historical excavations, in which a well-preserved human body was discovered. During the analysis, it was revealed that the man lived about five thousand years ago. And would you believe it, he had pierced earlobes. This is proof that ear piercing existed long before our days.
There are several other well-known examples of the antiquity of ear piercings. For example, the famous posthumous masks of pharaohs, which clearly show that in life the pharaohs had pierced ears and wore rich jewelry. And ancient images of the gods of Hinduism are vivid evidence that ear piercing was popular back in those early days.
In the 16th century in Europe, earrings were actively worn by men close to the royal court. Also ear piercing from ancient times was popular among sailors. Gradually the fashion to wear earrings came to the West and ear piercing was already used by almost everyone.
Ancient tradition
The popularity of piercings since ancient times is evidenced by the numerous remains found by archaeologists. In Austria, a mummy of Etsy, which is already 5300 years old, was found. Earrings are mentioned in the Bible. Representatives of various nationalities had the peculiarity to distinguish their appearance with fascinating piercings. It indicated prosperity, wealth and noble status.
The fashion for this kind of distinction appeared because of the simplicity of the procedure - the ears healed quickly and the jewelry was visible from a long distance. Earrings referred a person to a certain class, fully informed about his:
- Origin.
- The importance of lineage.
- Conquests during the campaigns.
- Social standing.
- Occupation.
- Age.
In Russia, it was believed that jewelry chased away enemies and evil spirits.
Types of ear piercings
Today, there is a large number of ear piercings. When choosing a type of piercing, pay attention to fashion trends and the end result. After all, not always an unusual ear piercing can fit your image.
Classic ear piercing
The classic type of ear piercing is the most popular and in demand. As a rule, this type does not have a gender restriction. Classic ear piercings are simple small punctures of the earlobe, in which you can wear earrings of any shape, from small stud earrings to large volume earrings using precious stones and metals.
Ear piercing: double, triple piercing and more
If you want to give a slightly informal look to your ear, then you can confidently get double, triple and more ear piercings. Double piercing is very popular today and is no longer something special. For those who want to show their individuality, you can apply triple and more ear piercings. But many have more than three earrings on one earlobe does not fit, so further goes already cartilage.
Ear piercing - snag piercing
Snag piercing is a painful type of ear piercing. When performing this type of ear piercing, it is mandatory to use an anesthetic. The snag piercing goes through the central part of the antiscratch.
Earrings
In stores there is a huge selection of different materials, so it is not difficult to buy the ones you like. The safest ones are made of gold, medical steel and titanium. They promote rapid healing without complications. Accessories are selected taking into account personal preferences and financial capabilities. For these purposes are:
- A barbell.
- Ring.
- Banana.
- Labret.
- Circular.
- Click.
Less common: stud earrings, broaches, chandeliers and tassels.
Ear cartilage piercings with rings
The most popular ear piercing site after the lobe, is the cartilage following it. Mostly such piercings are done in the upper part of the cartilage. Ear cartilage piercing will give a little rock and roll attitude to the image. It will look very interesting and attractive.
Ear piercing: tunnel
Tunnels on the earlobes were made many thousands of years ago by representatives of various cultures. Today, a type of such piercing can be found in some inhabitants of African tribes. But modern fashion does not stand still and tunnels are increasingly common among European and Western youth. To get a tunnel ear piercing, the earlobe is pierced as in the classic form of piercing. When the earlobe is healed, a special stretch is inserted into the hole to widen the piercing and a round tunnel is inserted.
Care rules
Recommendations of the master will help to prevent infection from entering the wound. It is necessary to adhere to the following tips:
- Rinsing in the morning and evening with an antiseptic composition on a cotton swab - miramistine or chlorhexidine.
- Leaving a crust at the puncture site.
- Prohibiting stretching or turning the jewelry until the hole is completely tightened.
At the slightest deviation from the norm, you should immediately consult the master.
Industrial ear piercing
Want to get an original ear decoration, then choose the industrial piercing. Such piercing is performed at the top of the ear. A metal rod goes through the cartilage holes in the upper part of the ear. It looks very spectacular!
Transverse Earlobe Piercing
Transverse ear piercing is one of the most unusual and original types of piercings. The piercing is made through the earlobe perpendicularly.
Gold and silver ear pinhole piercings
Ear shell piercings are made in the cartilage of the ear, but not at the top, but approximately in the middle. The type of such piercing looks spectacular and delicate. Earrings for this type of ear piercing choose medium or small sizes.
Photo
Interesting ideas for ear piercings can be found in the section "Photos", where presented beautiful options for ear piercings of different localization, as well as their combination using several techniques.
Beautiful Ear Goat Piercing
Ear goatee piercing is a painful procedure, but has a short healing time. The goatee is an oval-shaped cartilage that is located in the central part of the auricle and has a small protrusion.
Contraindications to the procedure
Ear cartilage piercing of different types is recommended to entrust to specialists who take into account the anatomical features of the area, observing the conditions of sterility. Involvement of a licensed master will safeguard against the risk of touching biologically active points.
The master will specify the presence of contraindications in advance in order to avoid consequences. The procedure is not recommended for:
- blood diseases;
- pregnancy;
- diabetes mellitus;
- craniocerebral trauma;
- rheumatism;
- ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS;
- minors.
Fancy ear rook piercing
The ear rook piercing is a very painful procedure and will take much longer to heal than other types of ear piercings. This piercing is performed on the thickest fold of ear cartilage that runs through the inside and top of the ear.
Normal piercing healing
Normal healing takes 6 months. In the first 1-2 weeks, there is still a lot of swelling. It peaks on day 2-4 after the procedure. The thickness of the ear in the treatment area may increase 2-3 times. There is no reason to worry: it is a natural reaction of the body to the damage. The swelling will gradually decrease. If at this time, the swelling is larger than expected, and the jewelry has started to be pressed into the soft tissues, the earring will be replaced free of charge.
Sometimes bruises and redness appear near the puncture site in the first few days. This can be a variant of the norm. You should consult a doctor if a bump appears shortly after the procedure or change of jewelry. Soft red bumps that are uncomfortable to touch should be a cause for concern. The increase in the size of the bump, the discharge of pus and a rise in temperature are signs of infection.
The piercing can be called fully healed when the redness around it disappears.
Piercing of the front part of the cartilage of the ear
This kind of ear piercing is done on the part of the cartilage that is directly above the opening of the auricle. The piercing of this part looks very neat and pretty, as the cartilage in this place is very thin and short.
Ear piercing tips
If you decide to pierce the ears for the first time, then choose the classic type of piercing, that is, start with the earlobe. But if you decide to give more variety to the image and apply a complex type of ear piercing, think carefully about the choice of species. We recommend starting with a double earlobe puncture. Remember piercing the cartilage is a painful procedure and the healing time is quite long. During the piercing, you have to observe the main condition - cleanliness and disinfecting of the pierced place. But everything will heal and you will only have to enjoy the resulting beauty, as well as to please those around you with your new image.
Duration of healing
There are several factors that influence it:
- Localization.
- Number of simultaneous punctures.
- Season.
- Specificity of care.
- The state of immunity and the absence of endocrine system diseases.
- Qualification of the master.
Needle puncture holes are safer than wounds left by a gun. Epidermal tissues heal from 3 months to six months. Proper wound care is necessary to avoid introducing infection.
