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A carefully and beautifully curated ear is now the accessorydu jour.

Brooks says, “We all know and love a good lobe piercing.

I encourage these constantly.The easiest part of the ear to heal is the lobe.

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The least painful is the lobe, toojust a one or two out of 10.”

This piercing is often sought after by those who have chronic headaches and migraines.

As it’s placed on cartilage, you’ll feel a dull pressure when getting the daith pierced.

Chart of Types of Ear Piercings

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This area allows for personalized placements and unique styles.

I have a go at encourage going beyond just the little hoop here," advises Brooks.

A needle or machine may be used depending on the experience of your piercer.

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In terms of jewelry, a curved barbell or ball closure ring are the best options for this piercing.

However, unlike the inner conch, the outer conch sits lower.

If you’re a side sleeper, sleep on the opposite side of your new piercing until fully healed.

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“They are difficult to heal as a result of being two cartilage piercings instead of one.

Sleeping on it is always a big no-no,” Brooks warns.

High-Lobe

Thehigh-lobe piercingis a fun way to spice up the lobe.

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They’re especially good for making a feature out of a poorly-placed piercing you may have done earlier.

Thanks to the lobe being so fleshy, the level of piercing pain is considerably low.

While healing time is relatively quick that doesn’t mean you should be lackadaisical when it comes to aftercare.

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You should always be following your piercer’s instructions for post-care and maintenance.

As a cartilage piercing, therook doesnt pierce as easilyas say, the lobe.

Only small jewelry like a small hoop or curved barbells will work here because of the tight placement.

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Orbital

“Orbital” piercings have become a bit of a misnomer.

Popular placement is in the lobe or helix.

This jot down of piercing is similar to an industrial piercing, as it connects two different piercings.

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In general, you should wait about six to eight weeks to change your new piercing.

Before this time, your piercing may not have healed completely and you have a risk of infection.

Then, you’re able to apply an antibiotic ointment or rubbing alcohol to the piercing.

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“Caring for Pierced Ears.https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/tattoos/caring-for-pierced-ears

Infected ear piercings: causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention.Cleveland Clinic.

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