22 types
of piercing.
From lobe and helix to septum, labret, navel or dermal, each piercing has a different placement, jewellery, and healing period.
What are the most well-known types of piercing?
The most popular are the lobe, helix, tragus, conch, nostril, septum, labret, tongue piercing, navel and nipple. The choice must be made according to anatomy, style, healing and jewellery type.
Anatomy decides which piercing is possible.
Not everyone is suitable for every placement. Ear shape, tissue thickness and available space must be evaluated before the procedure.
Style and anatomy.The right piercing must look good and heal properly.
A professional piercer checks placement, angle, jewellery type and pressure on the tissue.
What needs to be checked.
Each piercing has its own requirements.
Piercings for the ear.
The ear offers the most options, from lobe to complex combinations in cartilage.
Lobe Piercing
The most widespread piercing, suitable for studs, labrets and rings after healing.
Helix Piercing
It is made on the upper edge of the cartilage and allows simple or multiple compositions.
Tragus Piercing
It is positioned on the small cartilage prominence in front of the ear canal.
Conch Piercing
It is made in the central area of the cartilage and can be worn with a labret or ring.
Piercings for nose and face.
Placement must be adapted to facial features and the anatomy of the septum or tissue.
Nostril
Nostril piercing, worn with a stud, labret or ring after healing.
Septum
It is made through the soft area of the septum, not through thick cartilage.
Bridge
Surface piercing positioned horizontally on the upper part of the nose.
Eyebrow
Surface piercing usually made vertically or slightly obliquely.
22 options, each with different rules.
The complete list includes ear, nose, lip, tongue, navel, nipple and surface or dermal piercings.
Complete list of the 22 types.
Each placement must be individually evaluated before the procedure.
Ear and face.
1. Lobe · 2. Helix · 3. Forward Helix · 4. Tragus · 5. Anti-tragus · 6. Conch · 7. Rook · 8. Daith · 9. Industrial · 10. Nostril · 11. Septum.
12. Bridge · 13. Eyebrow · 14. Labret · 15. Vertical Labret · 16. Medusa.
Oral and body.
17. Tongue · 18. Navel · 19. Nipple · 20. Dermal Anchor · 21. Christina · 22. VCH.
Some placements are reserved for adults and depend strictly on anatomy.
Four criteria for choosing.
Choose the piercing based on anatomy and lifestyle, not just the photo.
Anatomy
The area must allow correct piercing.
Healing
Consider the duration and difficulty of care.
Jewellery
Shape and material must be suitable.
Lifestyle
Sleep, clothing, sport and work can influence the choice.
Daith is not a treatment for migraines.
There is no solid medical evidence that Daith piercing treats or prevents migraines. Its choice should be aesthetic, not as an alternative to medically recommended treatment.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the easiest piercing to heal?
The earlobe is generally among the easiest to care for and heal.
Which ear piercing heals the hardest?
Industrial, rook and other cartilage piercings may require more time and attention.
Does Daith help with migraines?
There is no solid medical evidence that Daith piercing treats migraines.
Can I wear a ring immediately after piercing?
It depends on the area. For many piercings, a straight and stable jewellery piece is more suitable initially.
Which piercing is suitable for the nose?
Nostril and septum are the most popular, but anatomy must be checked beforehand.
Which piercings are for adults only?
Genital and nipple piercings are reserved for adults, according to applicable rules.
How do I choose the type of piercing?
Discuss anatomy, healing, jewellery and lifestyle with the piercer.
Useful information about piercing.
Compare types, prices and healing requirements before booking.
Prices and types of piercings available.
See servicesLobe, helix, tragus, conch and industrial.
See the guideNostril, septum and jewellery options.
See the guideProper care after the procedure.
Read the guideAnswers about procedure and healing.
See questionsPhone, WhatsApp, address and schedule.
Contact the salonInformative content, reviewed on Availability of each type of piercing depends on anatomy, age and assessment carried out in the studio.
