Stainless Steel Tragus Jewelry
What do Scarlett Johnson, Lucy Hale, and Rihanna have in common other than their celebrity status? You’ve guessed it right – they all have ear piercings, i.e. Tragus Piercing. You may have noticed a lot of people with this kind of piercing. As per BBC, it got popular after 2005.
So what is a Tragus Piercing? Let’s find out.
Tragus of the ear is a small, round, bumpy and a triangle shaped cartilage in front of the ear canal. Some people have a small tragus which makes it impossible to pierce and because the area is thick, there is a lot of tissue to perforate so it takes time and pressure to pierce it. It is pretty similar to cartilage piercing.
Things to Remember – How to take care of a Tragus Piercing? (Before & After)
- Generally, it doesn’t hurt a lot as there are limited nerve endings around the area.
- If you want your piercing to be done properly, don’t try piercing your own tragus and don’t go to the cheapest place you can find.
- Get it done professionally at a studio as a deformed or infected tragus is not the outcome you are looking for.
- Follow all the instructions of your piercer or it might make it too infected to perform that simple task.
- People usually feel a lot of pressure while the piercer is making the hole. Once it is done, jewelry is inserted inside.
Getting Your Tragus Pierced
Tragus Piercing Gun
Where Can I get a Tragus Piercing?
There are earrings, barbells, studs, and bead ring to choose from. Do a little research or ask your friends for advice about the tragus jewelry that would be best to start with. It is important to pick a comfortable jewelry as you have to wear it for the initial few weeks till it heals. You can only try changing it after 6 weeks, so better pay attention or you’d be stuck with a jewelry you don’t like.
Size
- Standard Gauge: 16 G, 18 G
- Standard Length: 1/4″ , 5/16″ & 3/8″
Tragus Piercing Healing Time
How long does a tragus piercing take to heal?
Complete healing time can take about 6 months to a year and during this time, you should be extra careful. Caring for it won’t just avoid infections, but also make it heal faster. Besides, you can only change your jewelry after it has healed.
Tragus Piercing Initial Jewelry
How much is the Tragus Piercing Pain?
Infection is a possibility mainly due to improper aftercare or if done by an inexperienced piercer. Pierced tragus pain and swell up for a few days, but if the pain doesn’t subside, consult a doctor immediately.
Infection & Risks
The piercing bleeds initially and may bleed for more than an hour. But if you find redness or soreness around the pierced area or experience a regular itchy tendency, you should immediately call your doctor or the piercer.
In some cases, a yellow or green liquid gets discharged having a bad smell. People usually panic when they observe it and remove the jewelry. However, it is not a recommended solution to the problem because when you take the jewelry out, the hole closes up and the infection gets trapped inside leading to more problems. The doctor might prescribe an antibiotic cream and ask you to clean the area with salt water. Also, make sure you use clean hands only.
Tragus Piercing Aftercare & Tips
Tragus Piercing for Migraines or Other Health Benefits
There is limited evidence if tragus piercing can treat migraine pain or headaches. It is believed, that it is quite similar to Daith piercing which is anecdotal. Some researches believe that there is a connection between piercings and treatments. Both Daith and tragus are approximately at the same pressure points on the year which is a target of acupuncturists for treating migraine pain. Some people even believe that piercing your tragus aids in weight loss, but there is limited proof to substantiate the claims of Tragus piercing benefits. Hence we cannot fully approve Tragus piercing for weight loss.
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Celebrities with Tragus Piercing
It was in 2005 tragus piercing entered the world of pop culture and since then people have come up with varieties of tragus jewelry. Celebrities like Scarlett Johansson were seen wearing tragus jewelry in posters for the highly awaited film known as ‘Scoop’. Girls from around the world went so crazy after seeing the poster that this style of body piercing soon became a huge hit.
Scarlett Johansson
At that time belly button piercing (sported by Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears) was the latest trend, however, the introduction of the tragus piercing immediately made it immensely popular. Since then, the popularity of this type of body piercing along with the inception of new jewelry has significantly increased. From something rare, this piercing became the common trend. Apart from Scarlett Johansson, there are some other well-known celebrities who have sported tragus jewelry like Rihanna, Pink, Shenae Grimes and Lucy Hale. They have inspired millions of people around the world.
Choosing the Best Tragus Piercing Jewelry
There are different types of tragus piercing earrings like labrets, barbells, bars, etc. Selecting the right jewelry generally, depends on the piercing size.
Different Varieties of Jewelry
Change your jewelry once your piercing is 6 weeks old. Start with a simple 16 gauge as barbell ball gets in contact with the ear devices and might hurt you. A gold tragus jewelry is often recommended as they do not cause any irritation or allergy.
Captive Bead Rings For Tragus Piercing
Captive Bead Rings
CBR (ball closure rings) are attached to a connection of beads and range from simple and straight designs to ones looking like expensive jewelry. The small CBR’s are difficult to open and requires a ring opener at times.
Small Tragus Stud
Small Tragus Studs
Studs have been used by people for a long time even on traditional ear piercings. These types of sophisticated jewelry add a lot of elegance and style to the person flaunting it. Apart from providing a funky look, they can provide a professional look as well. The best part is that the ear canal remains free making it easier for people to use earplugs and headphones.
Sterling Silver Tragus Earrings
Rings
A popular choice for a majority of people sporting tragus piercing, there are different varieties of rings like beaded, smooth segmented and circular barbells rings. The most common are the beaded and vertical tragus rings popular among both the genders.
Microdermals
Unlike traditional tragus jewelry, micro dermal are small implants. The main benefit with these unique tragus earrings is that you can implant them in any body part. The curved bar is available in the shape of an ‘L’.
Labret Studs
The bottom part of labret studs consists of flat discs along with straight shaft. The labret studs are available in different styles like a bead, charm, spike, etc. The flat structure of labret studs helps in avoiding rubbing of the skin.
Barbells
With beads attached to both sides, these metal bars have are a popular choice for the younger generation. Introduced by Jim Ward in the 70’s, barbell earrings come in different styles and shapes. Straight barbells have straight shafts whereas curved barbells appear more like half circles. Apart from providing a funky look, these pieces of jewelry are skin-friendly as well.
Tragus Piercing Cost
The cost depends on different factors like location of the parlor, choice of jewelry, etc. An experienced piercer may charge something around $35 – $50. The jewelry price depends on the metal type gold, platinum or silver jewelry.
How to Take Out A Tragus Piercing?
It is strictly advised to not touch the piercing area or try to remove the jewelry on your own. Especially this holds true when you have got it pierced recently. We strongly advise taking the help of a qualified medical practitioner to get the jewelry removed or replaced.
Where & When can I change My Tragus Piercing?
- Piercing Studio
- Doctors Chamber
Only once it has healed complete, you should opt for changing the jewelry.
Now if you are too worried and do not have the courage to get your tragus pierced, we recommend opting for different kinds of fake tragus piercing jewelry options available.
Tragus Piercing Video
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