Types of ear piercings can help you to express and curate your
own individual style, but it can sometimes be difficult to know
where to start. From choosing the piercing, deciding on the
jewellery and knowing how to care for it. It can be a big step
getting a piercing and our guide shows you through the types of ear
piercings and aftercare you need to know. Whether this is your very
first piercing or your tenth, our guide is your first step to help
make your decision easier.
Ear Piercing Glossary
Earrings are more than jewellery. They can be a statement of our
personality, which is why it can seem overwhelming as to which type
of ear piercing to get. Our ear piercing glossary breaks down the
10 modern ear piercing types so you can have beautiful earrings handing
in your ear.
Lobe Ear Piercings
The lobe is the most popular piercing you can get. It is an
iconic staple to most people’s ears as it is generally the starting
point to ear piercings. The reason people start at the ear lobe is
because it is the fleshiest part of the ear. The beauty of a lobe
piercing is once healed, you can wear simple stud
earrings or extravagant statement pieces.
Upper Lobe Piercing
The upper lobe is a bit of a twist on the classic lobe piercing.
Still positioned in the fleshy part of the ear lobe, it is an easy
type of ear piercing to perform as it does not require piercing
through cartilage. Accent your ear with beautiful climber
earrings to make this piercing your own!