Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tissue Type: The tissue pierced plays a foundational role in healing speed. Mucus membranes (e.g. oral or nasal piercings) and ...

Getting a new piercing is exciting and a stylish way to express yourself. But it’s important to remember that a piercing is essentially a small wound, and without proper care, it can lead to ...

Before you schedule a rook piercing, there are some things you should know about this cartilage piercing. Its increasing popularity may be due to its use in constellation piercing. Constellation ...

When designing your ear look, there are a plethora of piercing types and combinations to pick from. There are helix, daith, conch, and standard lobe piercings, for starters, but one that really makes ...

You've likely heard of a tragus or daith piercing, but the rook?! That's a little more unknown... Which means it's also more unique. I've been mulling over whether to get my rook pierced for a while, ...

What Is a Conch Piercing? A conch piercing is an upper ear cartilage piercing that is done in either the upper or lower concha of your ear. Concha is the scientific name for the inner, cup-like part ...

“You’re all set! Just no sleeping on your side for the next six months. That’s cool, right?” my piercer told me after inserting a needle and a pricey piece of jewelry into my ear cartilage. Well, I ...

Snug piercings, also called anti-helix piercings, are not for the faint of heart. Considered the most painful cartilage piercing—and to some, most painful piercing overall—the snug piercing is located ...

Ah, yes, getting your ears pierced for the first time: A special milestone. Ear piercings are incredibly versatile, and unlike the permanency of a tattoo, they come with the added benefit of being ...