Top Ear Piercings
Ear piercings are a great way to express yourself. Whether you’re looking to add some bling or a subtle touch of sexiness, there’s a top ear piercing that’s right for you!
Getting a top ear piercing can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these tips to ensure that your ear piercing heals correctly and looks gorgeous for years to come.
The Tragus
The tragus is the part of your ear that protrudes most. It’s located on the upper curve of your ear and is considered one of the most unique top ear piercings.
It can be pierced with a ring, stud, or barbell. A ring is more dainty and will not get in the way of talking on your phone, while a stud or barbell is more attention-grabbing.
As with all piercings, it’s essential to go to the right piercer for your tragus. The wrong piercer can make your piercing unsafe, cause it to heal poorly, or even make it disappear completely.
Like any ear piercing, a tragus takes more time to heal than a lobe piercing, as cartilage doesn’t regenerate as quickly as skin tissue. It typically takes about 3-6 months for the piercing to fully heal.
The Antitragus
The antitragus is a triangular flap of cartilage located above the earlobe, across from the tragus. It’s a great piercing for those who are looking to add variety to their cartilage party or want to get some flair into their ear lobe piercings.
Like the tragus, this piercing is typically placed on a small part of thick cartilage above the earlobe and can vary in size depending on the shape of your ear. It’s also one of the most uncommon piercing types so you should definitely speak to your piercer about whether this piercing is a good fit for you before getting it done!
As with any piercing, you’ll experience some pain during the process. Your piercer will be able to tell you how much pain is likely to be involved and how long it’ll last. If you have any concerns about the pain, contact your piercer immediately to ensure they can help with your situation.
The Snug
The snug is an ear piercing that sits horizontally on thick cartilage, positioned above the anti-helix and below the rook. It is considered by many to be one of the most painful cartilage piercings.
While it is one of the most invasive piercings, there are ways to make it less painful. The anti-helix area is thick and sturdy so that a professional piercer can reduce pain through proper piercing techniques.
To keep the piercing healed, it is essential to properly care for it after the initial healing period. This means keeping up with regular aftercare and cleaning your ear regularly to remove any dead skin or other build-ups that might have formed over the course of the piercing process.
You can also change your jewelry after it has fully healed if you would like to try out a new style. However, it is recommended that you see a professional for this to ensure you do not damage your piercing or cause further irritability.
The Daith
As we’ve all probably noticed, there is a lot of hype surrounding ear piercings these days. One of the more unusual piercings is the daith, or what some people call the “migraine piercing.”
This piercing appears on the middle ridge of the cartilage in your ear and is said to be effective for relieving migraine pain. Proponents of this form of therapy claim that the constant pressure of the piercing on this spot works like acupuncture to ease headaches.
However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. The Cleveland Clinic says it is not safe to get a Daith piercing as a treatment for migraines and that the results are likely to be due to the placebo effect.
Getting a daith piercing can be an expensive venture, and you should only do it if you are serious about the idea. You’ll want to find a reputable piercer who has experience with the type of jewelry you choose and who is confident in their skill level.