Deciding to get a piercing is both exciting and rewarding. To be sure that you will not regret this decision, it is important to choose with great care the point of the body where to do it: it must be a point where you feel most comfortable. Thanks to this article, you will know the guidelines of the various piercings to carefully weigh your decision; during the reading you will also find some tips, as well as an indication of the advantages and disadvantages for each type of piercing.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Evaluation
Step 1. Consider how visible the piercing will be
Those in the ear or on the face are very noticeable and for some they could be a source of problems at work or at school. If you're thinking about this kind of body art, make sure you won't have to take it off at work or class.
If you are thinking of getting one, try to evaluate the techniques to cover it as well. Sometimes, educational institutions allow you to have one, as long as you cover it with a small band-aid during the healing phase
Step 2. Try on temporary piercings
These are rings that you can attach to the point where you would like to do the real piercing; this allows you to evaluate the idea and get used to its presence.
- If you don't have a clip-on piece of jewelry, then you can use small adhesive beads or a rhinestone that can be glued to the face with a non-toxic adhesive. While it may sound a bit silly, this simple ploy allows you to evaluate the piercing in the mirror from different angles.
- Show it in public if you want. Ask other people's opinions. Look in the mirror all day, so as to also consider the effect of the jewel based on the changes in light. At the end of the day, do you have any doubts about the point you have chosen? If so, you can repeat this step until you are satisfied.
Step 3. Take a picture
Do it both from the front and from both sides. Check your appearance with the piercing. Upload the photo to social networks and ask friends what they think. Make sure it is visible in good light.
- Upload the image to a photo editing program. You can also use just Paint, or something advanced like Photoshop. Alternatively, rely on an online program such as pixlr.com.
- If you don't have a clip-on piece of jewelry, put a small black dot (or image of a ring or piercing bar) on your face photo. Take a step back and evaluate the result you see on your computer monitor. Change where you put the piercing until you are sure where you want it. Make several attempts.
Step 4. Think about your imperfections
As strange as it may seem, you can use the piercing to distract attention or emphasize certain characteristics that you consider to be flaws. For example, a stubby or bumpy nose can easily be "disguised" with a nostril piercing. Don't like the shape of your brows? Try putting on a ring or drawing attention to other areas of the face, for example with a lip piercing.
Step 5. Sleep on it
Don't make any hasty decisions. Give yourself a couple of weeks to evaluate. Keep trying the fake piercings and make sure you like them. Also think about the work involved in keeping it clean and in good hygienic condition. You have to be sure you want it.
Step 6. Seek advice from a trusted and licensed piercer
The best person to discuss piercing and your related concerns with is a certified body artist who has had a long apprenticeship at a renowned studio and knows how to prevent bloodborne diseases. When you decide to get a piercing, rely only on professionals.
Step 7. Discuss your decision with your parents if necessary
You may need their clearance to proceed. In Italy you cannot undergo a piercing procedure if you are under the age of 16 and are not accompanied by your parents (except for the normal lobe holes). To be able to decide on your own, you must be of legal age.
Part 2 of 4: Ear Piercing
Step 1. Evaluate the classic ear piercing
This is the most common piercing, and you can see people wearing it both to church and punk-rock concerts. Most schools and workplaces have nothing to object to this kind of body art which, among other things, is not even difficult to hide with a suitable hairstyle.
- Positives: it is a simple, tasteful piercing and is a valid solution to enter the world of piercing. If you want something bolder, you can also make more holes in the lobes or enlarge the existing holes once they have healed.
- Downsides: not one of the most "exciting" choices, if you are looking for something that differentiates you "from the crowd". However, it remains a good first step.
Step 2. Consider a helix cartilage piercing
It is a fairly common, versatile and relatively painless piercing. This area of the body is perfect for a trendy piercing.
- Positives: it involves puncturing a cartilage area, so it is a rather simple procedure. It is also an easy piercing to keep clean and, subsequently, to be connected to other ear piercings. It is a less obvious choice than the lobe hole and you can decide whether to apply the jewel to the upper or lower part of the pavilion.
- Downsides: it is a piercing a little more evident than that of the lobe, but still easily concealable with the right haircut.
Step 3. Change up a bit and get a tragus piercing
This is the cartilage portion of the ear that lies in front of the ear canal and partially covers it like a small flap. Although it is a bit more difficult to pierce, it allows you to have a different piercing than usual and that stands out.
- Positives: this is a piercing considered more advanced and that differentiates you from the crowd. A small ring or a tasteful bar in the tragus is a nice affirmation of your personality. It's also mildly painful, so you can show off your stamina.
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Downsides: Since the cartilage of the tragus is a little thicker than that of the pavilion, this piercing hurts. The earring placed in this area becomes dirty with earwax and requires frequent cleaning. It may be uncomfortable when you are wearing earphones or headphones.
The fold that is near the tragus and that delimits the upper part of the concha is easier to pierce and causes less pain. The end result, however, is very similar to the tragus piercing. Consider this position if you are afraid of pain and are concerned about cleaning
Step 4. Conch piercing
This is the area of the auricle between the helix and the lobe that runs along the posterior edge of the ear. This is also a very common spot for piercing.
- Positives: Just like any hole in the ear, the one in the conch is relatively safe, heals quickly and is easy to care for when compared to face and body piercings. It is beautiful if you fit a finger piece of jewelry.
- Downsides: it is one of the most noticeable ear piercings. It will be very noticeable.
Step 5. Consider other cartilage parts of the ear
There are many folds in this part of the body, and most can be punctured on several occasions by a qualified piercer in a professional studio.
If you want an ear piercing, wear a clip ring for a while to see where you like best. Leave it in place for a day or two to figure out if that's what you want and then ask the piercer for some advice
Part 3 of 4: Face Piercing
Step 1. Consider a nostril piercing
It is probably the most common type of piercing after ear piercing. It is trendy and very welcome in almost any community. It lends itself to the insertion of bars and rings.
- Positives: it is a very common piercing and is a great way to enter the “world” of face piercings. It is easy to care for and heals relatively quickly.
- Downsides: it is practically impossible to hide and you will not be able to take it off for several months during the healing process. Spiral jewelry is quite difficult to take off.
Step 2. Consider a nasal septal piercing
The nasal septum is the structure that separates the two nostrils, just below the cartilage. This area is increasingly popular as a place to get a piercing for various reasons.
- Positives: Nasal septal piercings are very versatile and easy to hide. The rings can be flipped inside the nostrils disappearing completely.
- Downsides: With the right jewelry this piercing looks great, but if you make a wrong choice it will look like you have a dirty nose. It is sometimes quite painful, depending on the shape and size of the nasal septum.
Step 3. Consider a lip piercing
Usually a piercing just below the edge of the lower lip, in the center, on the sides of the mouth, or a combination of these points is preferred. Sometimes the upper lip is pierced, and in this case it is called "Madonna" or "Monroe" piercing - depending on which side is chosen. You can choose to pierce in one place or to apply multiple piercings, in both cases it is a very common choice.
- PositivesThere are many combinations and variations available for lip piercings, which means you can start with just one piece of jewelry and then evolve your body art. If you wish, you can get a snakebite (two piercings on the sides of the lower lip), a fang (two rings on the sides of the lip that look like fangs that protrude) or apply a single piercing, evaluate if you like it and then add more. in the future.
- Downsides: Every lip piercing involves dental risks, including chipped teeth and enamel wear. Just like all face piercings, lip piercings must be done by a skilled and professional piercer.
Step 4. Consider an eyebrow piercing
This is considered a display of courage and virility. It is a trendy choice.
- Positives: this kind of piercing is very visible and its presence is more than evident. It is enhanced by both ring and bar jewels.
- Downsides: it is difficult to hide except by removing it or applying a patch. It is losing popularity compared to it used to be.
Step 5. Consider a tongue piercing
It is a rather advanced type of face piercing that people consider and that they only muster up when they are ready. It's not the most common spot for a first piercing, but it's still very popular for a number of reasons.
- Positives: for some it has both aesthetic and sexual advantages. It is also easy to hide.
- Downsides: it is one of the most dangerous and painful of facial piercings. There is some risk of nerve and blood vessel damage if the person performing it is not a trained professional. It could lead to serious dental consequences.
Part 4 of 4: Piercings in other parts of the body
Step 1. Consider a navel piercing
One of the most common and easiest to hide piercings is the navel one. It is probably more popular with women, and its beauty is highlighted by slim silhouettes.
- PositivesThis is the most common and best accepted piercing by society.
- Downsides: it is quite painful and requires a lot of subsequent care so that it does not become infected.
Step 2. Consider a nipple piercing
It is said that Roman soldiers pierced their nipples to show their courage. This type of piercing is quite common and sexy for both men and women.
- Positives: Many people enjoy the stimulation and sexual benefits that come with a nipple piercing. It is easy to hide and quite trendy.
- DownsidesNipples are extremely sensitive and the piercing is painful in the short term. In the long run, its presence could interfere with milk production and the ability for women to breastfeed.
Step 3. Consider a flat area piercing
The hips, back, neck and wrist can be punctured on several occasions. The "corset-style" ones (several ring piercings are applied and tied with a ribbon like the hooks of a corset) are very popular among body art enthusiasts and among people looking for something different.
- Positives: they are very obvious and often spectacular piercings, since most of the time they are difficult to remove. They can also be spread over the area to create a pattern on the skin.
- Downsides: these are very advanced piercings and are susceptible to rejection. They could also tear if you make the wrong moves.
Step 4. Consider a genital piercing
People who love piercings find this genre to be the one that offers the most thrill and stimulation at the same time. For others, it is just a terrifying prospect. While a genital piercing may offer extra sexual stimulation and arousal, it is also particularly prone to infections, permanent nerve damage, and loss of sensation. Always contact a piercer with proven experience and seriousness if you want this kind of piercing.
- Women they often have a clitoral hood pierced with a vertical bar, although a horizontal arrangement is possible. Although there are also other types of piercings (such as the fourchette, which is applied to the back of the vulva or to the clitoris itself), many women do not have the appropriate anatomical characteristics and in any case it is a practice that involves considerable risk.
- The men usually, a piercing is placed on the underside of the frenulum, along the course of the urethra or through the tip of the penis to complete what is referred to as the "Prince Albert". There are other types of piercings such as the hafada, on the scrotum, or that of the foreskin. However, the professional piercer must evaluate the client's anatomy, as well as whether certain situations, such as circumcision, play a decisive role in whether or not a male genital piercing is feasible.
Advice
- Take care of every piercing you have on a daily basis, carefully following the instructions of your piercer: this way you prevent possible infections. If you don't treat it right, you could have a serious infection and even have to give up the piercing.
- Make all the necessary checks regarding the studio and the professional you are contacting before you decide on an impulse to do a piercing. Hasty decisions are the ones you regret the most, especially when it comes to tattoos and piercings.
- If you remove the jewelry for too long, the hole will begin to close (completely or partially).
- Never try to get yourself a piercing yourself, unless you know exactly what you are doing and have experience in the field. Professionals should be the only ones who apply piercings, as they guarantee minimal pain and risk of infection.
