Ear piercing and other parts of the human body have been familiar to us since ancient times. But today, piercings are often just a way to stand out from the crowd. And besides, a century ago, certain types of piercing carried a deep meaning, and in ancient cultures, some body modifications generally endowed with protective properties that protected from evil spirits, magic, diseases, damage and other obsessions. The piercing also served as a kind of mark, evidence of a person's belonging to a particular tribe, his compliance with a particular status.
Piercing is a method of mechanical modification of the human body, the process of which consists directly of the puncture itself and the insertion of jewelry into this place.
If you are interested in this topic, and you are going to make yourself another fashionable bow in the near future, then let's look at what types of facial piercings exist, and what kind of female piercing is in fashion now.
Ear piercing: types and names
Ear piercing today is a common beauty induction procedure. Moreover, there are so many options for the execution of punctures that not everyone will immediately figure it out. Let's get a little curious about this question. We have provided for you a short description and names in Russian of all existing procedures.
Earplug lobe piercing can be performed in several versions:
- classic;
- extended;
- transverse.
Those who like to experiment should remember that if the classic puncture of the lobe heals for about two months, then for a more complex version of the puncture, this period can last almost up to a year.
What kinds punctures are performed on the cartilage:
- tragus puncture or "tragus piercing";
- antitragus or antigus puncture;
- Helix piercing;
- industrial;
- antihelix or snag;
- day piercing.
What is the difference between these varieties?
Classic ear piercing
Most women and sometimes men have encountered this variety. During the procedure, the lobe is pierced. Moreover, the injection is made almost painlessly and without health consequences, if you properly care for the wound. So the classics are often performed even for young children.
And if you add one or two additional punctures to this classic, then you can mix several jewelry on one ear at once, which is considered very fashionable today.
Extended classic
This type of piercing is more difficult to implement. A hole forms in the earlobe. The only difference from the ordinary classics is that a special huge decoration in the form of stretch marks, tunnels and plugs is inserted into the puncture, which expands the hole.
Stretching Is a type of product that is used to widen the piercing hole of the earlobes.
Tunnels - This is a type of piercing where a large earring with a hole in the middle is inserted into the ear. The most popular hole diameters are up to 10 mm, but larger sizes are also available. An ornament without a hole is called plug (which means a stub in translation).
Today, in the period of erased gender stereotypes, representatives of any sex adorn themselves with such piercings. Tunnels and plugs can be made from:
- titanium;
- medical steel;
- natural stone;
- wood;
- acrylic;
- bones.
Cross ear piercing
This is a less common type of piercing and is referred to as a flat piercing. The procedure was named "transverse" because the lobe is pierced in a horizontal direction. The result is an inlet and outlet puncture.
Suitable jewelry for such grace is curved rods or they are also called microbananas.
Remember that all types of ear piercings must be performed by professionals, otherwise you may catch inflammation or some other unpleasant infection.
Cartilage puncture and its varieties
It is clear that for people, the business of decorating their ears with a piercing of the lobe is not over. It is considered very fashionable in the modern world to wear a variety of products of a pleasant appearance on the cartilage of the auricle. Let's take a look at the types of ear cartilage piercings.
Tragus piercing, tragus piercing
These names often surprise ordinary people in this world. Therefore, to begin with, let's clarify what a tragus is.
A tragus is a cartilaginous formation protruding above the auditory opening of the ear.
Tragus piercing is a very painful procedure, but many agree to it. After all, if you have the courage, then there will be much more interesting options for decorating your ear. Most often, such intricate types of beauty are resorted to by women who have already tried a lot and do not know how else to pamper themselves.
The ear tragus is usually worn barbells, ball-clasp rings, labrettes, clicker rings, and other products that allow you to create original combinations with traditional lobe piercing.
Rod (barbell, barbell) - an ornament consisting of a straight rod of circular cross-section, onto which balls (thorns, cones, stones, etc.) are twisted on both sides. The design of the jewelry was developed and presented to the public in the late 1970s, by one of the largest popularizers of piercing of the time - Jim Ward.
Ball Clasp Rings... Such an ornament holds the ball or other object with the help of elastic force, for which a through hole is drilled in the bead or recesses are made into which the ends of the arc are inserted. The ball can be made from the same material as the ring, or from any other. The market offers thousands of varieties of balls and other parts in various colors, shapes and sizes. Small balls can be safely changed during the healing of the puncture.
Labret - products for piercing, consisting of a barbell, a non-twisting cap and wrapping of various shapes.
Clicker rings - these are special decorations that are made in the form of a regular curved ringlet. The product is made of an ordinary one-piece rod, on the third part of which a tube is attached, which snaps into place on the main part of the earring. These decorations are quite widespread, as they are inexpensive and practically do not get lost during use. There are a lot of clicker options. Most fans of this type of jewelry are found among men.
Antitragus piercing
The procedure for creating this type of piercing and the types of jewelry used are similar to the tragus piercing, the only difference is that the cartilaginous formation, called the antitragus, is located opposite the ear opening (above the earlobe).
Helix
This type of piercing implies a puncture of the auricle in the area of the upper curl... To make this option, they usually use not a pistol, but a special needle. It is extremely important to select the correct instrument of the correct diameter, as the puncture site on the cartilage usually does not overgrow. Helix is considered one of the most painless types of piercing.
Industrial (Industrial piercing)
In this case, two punctures are made in different parts of the cartilage, made at the same angle. Through this procedure, you can connect different parts of the ear using a long bar. Depending on the location of the piercing, the industrial piercing bar can be positioned horizontally, vertically or diagonally in the ear.
Jewelry design in this version, it covers different preferences: in the stores of accessories for ear piercing, there are straight and curved barbells, as well as models with curly center inserts, unusual tips, patterns, pendants.
Antihelix (snag) ear piercing
Anti-Helix ear piercing is a puncture of the elongated anterior cartilage above the auditory opening. It is this part of the auricle that is called anti-Helix.
Types jewelry for snag:
- various rings (clickers, segment);
- labrets;
- horseshoes (circulars);
- twisters;
- curved barbells (microbananas).
Horseshoes or circulars - this is an earring made in the form of a segment of a ring, consisting of a curved rod of circular cross-section, onto which balls are wound on both sides.
Twisters is nothing more than a barbell twisted in a spiral. As a rule, spirals are made in a calm and uniform style, drawing attention to the piercing by their very shape, but sometimes such products are quite interestingly decorated due to the shiny elements at the ends of the barbell.
Daith piercing
This name belongs to a type of ear piercing located in the middle cartilage of the auricle. Find the area in your ear that is located at the entrance to the ear canal. A vertical puncture of this cartilage is called a deis. Both rings and clinkers can be inserted into the hole.
Day is a very interesting and attractive type of piercing, but it is not suitable for music lovers. The fact is that the headphones cannot be inserted into the ear with such a puncture.
Types of earrings for ear piercing in this way: microbananas, horseshoes, segment rings, rings with a ball clasp, curly rings, twisters.
Types of nose piercing with names: which side to do
For several years now, everyone has forgotten about nose piercings. The fashion of the last five seasons has been more inclined towards correct and unpretentious ways of decorating oneself without punctures, holes, piercings and everything else. And those who, during the dashing student years, risked piercing their navel, for the last few years, shyly hid it under high-waisted jeans. As if saying: "Well, yes, the mistake of youth, we admit."
But everything new is well forgotten old, and it looks like it's time to blow the dust off the piercing. Because "leaky noses" is one of the most discussed topics next year. Let's find out today how it is correct and fashionable to do nose piercing on the left / right side today and what types of earrings for nose piercing to buy for next year.
Historical information
Nose piercing is one of the oldest ways to decorate your face. The Africans put on rings, believing that this would bring good luck.
In India, men pierced the nostril on the left and women on the right. Some people still believe that if the wing of the nose is pierced on the right, this emphasizes the feminine principle, on the left - masculine. It was believed that the earring on the right side helps men maintain strength, and makes childbirth easier for women. The decoration could be afforded by rich people of noble birth.
Types
Septum Is a type of piercing that involves piercing the nasal septum. This trend was not born yesterday. It can be safely called a "retro" feature. Because several decades ago, the creative bohemia excitedly pierced her nose for self-expression and pathos.
Wing puncture - the most common type to bring beauty to the nose. The wing is the cartilaginous part of the nose on the right and left sides, above the opening into which air passes.
The decoration for the wing of the nose is suitable for a wide variety. Usually this:
- rings;
- horseshoes;
- carnations;
- rods;
- plastic bracket.
At the first puncture, professionals install a special acrylic or titanium bracket in the shape of the letter "C". The nasal septum is an active reflex zone, so any touch of the barbell or ring causes strong "itching" sensations. A lightweight plastic bracket, the ends of which are directed along the nasal septum, does not interfere with putting on clothes, and avoids complications during the formation of the canal.
Septril - a puncture of the underside of the nose tip, in which a jewelry bar is used as a decoration. Spetril is considered the most painful nose piercing. It requires the use of hypoallergenic biological earrings and strict adherence to the rules of canal healing. A professional master is important, because the worst, but not uncommon, scenario is the destruction of the cartilage of the nose.
Bridge - a puncture in the area of the bridge of the nose. An ordinary stud is not used to decorate such a piercing; only a barbell is compatible with the bridge. The puncture has two different techniques, and even anatomically they belong to different types. Therefore, they have different complexity of care during the healing period.
Bridge types:
- horizontal;
- vertical;
- multiple.
Horizontal bridge occurs on the same line between the eyebrows. For jewelry, you choose a 14g bar (i.e. the bar is 1,6mm thick). Usually, thorns are wrapped around the earring instead of balls, which gives the image a slight note of confidence and audacity.
Vertical or third eye refers to a superficial type of piercing already on the forehead, not the nose. The hole is carried out in the area of the so-called "third eye" of a person. Curved rods and bananas work well for decoration.
The procedure for piercing the bridge of the nose is quite painful, as a result of which, preliminary application of anesthesia is necessary. The pain reliever is injected exactly where the puncture will take place.
Multibridge - This is a procedure for applying several (usually 2 or 3) horizontal punctures in the area of the bridge of the nose and above. The amount of jewelry will depend on the amount of soft fabric on the bridge of the nose. It is not common, mainly among big piercing lovers. At the same time, such a piercing is not done at one time: before making the next puncture, the previous one must heal.
Contraindications for nose piercing
The procedure for piercing the nose and the bridge of the nose is quite painful, as a result of which it is necessary to pre-apply anesthesia. The pain reliever is injected exactly where the puncture will take place. Much less often, an anesthetic drug is administered intravenously.
It is important that when choosing this type of piercing, you must first carefully familiarize yourself with the contraindications. Since the procedure is undesirable for people with thin skin.
It is important to pay attention to the alloy from which the jewelry is made, if there is a risk of allergic reactions, then it is better not to experiment. An allergic reaction can lead to serious complications.
Also, it is forbidden to carry out this type of puncture for people who have problems with the organs of vision. If a person is actively developing conjunctivitis, no qualified specialist will agree to work. If there are scars or burns on the nose or bridge of the nose, this will also complicate the work of the master.
Also, piercing of the nose / bridge of the nose is contraindicated for people with infectious and other diseases of the skin, with a disturbed cardiovascular system. Pregnancy and lactation are also undesirable times for the nose bridge piercing procedure.
Eyebrow piercing: how fashionable and beautiful
It is very fashionable today to do also eyebrow piercing. How are the types of such art of face decoration?
Vertical (also called classic). This is a procedure in which puncture points are performed on opposite sides of the eyebrow. Distinguish between central (closer to the middle) and lateral (closer to the outer edge of the eye) piercings. You can pierce strictly vertically or at an angle, with the latter option being more preferable for reasons of aesthetics and safety.
Horizontal piercing differs in that the puncture points are on the same side of the eyebrow. Usually they choose a place above or below the eyebrow. For this type, a U-shaped rod with wrap is best suited.
Bridge suitable for both nose piercing and eyebrow decoration.
From the point of view painful sensations piercing the eyebrow is not particularly painful. The procedure delivers a minimum of unpleasant sensations, for example, when pinching with a sharp instrument when plucking eyebrow hairs. It is easy for a woman to cope with this kind of torture.
Due to the anatomical features, this type of piercing is at risk, since plane punctures in the area with active facial expressions are subjected to constant stress. Therefore, it is impossible to predict how much jewelry you are carrying. The risk of complications increases if the eyebrows are flat, which can lead to excessive pressure of the jewelry on the bone.
However, doctors say that if you properly care for the puncture site and follow all the recommendations of the master, then after 4 ... 8 weeks you will not experience discomfort in the eyebrows. For this you need:
- make sure that the earring does not cling to hats and hair;
- limit visits to the solarium, pool and bath, especially in the first 4-6 weeks;
- touch the punctured area only with clean, preferably sterile hands;
- do not scroll or remove the jewelry until the end of the healed eyebrow, since then you will not be able to return the piercing to its place on your own.
What piercing is currently in fashion for men
As for men, this is a delicate and controversial matter. Even 20 ... 30 years ago it was fashionable that men were no less than women hung with earrings. However, recently this tendency subsided.
Yes, if a young person considers himself to be a certain direction of culture or music, then he must be pricks either the ear or the eyebrow... This is done in order to stand out among the crowd and show your extraordinary perception of life.
But if we consider a simple young man without habits and with a normal sense of self-esteem, then usually such a person do not resort to punctures... After all, the modern world does not see any need for piercing, as it was before in antiquity.
At what age can you do
If you are going to pierce your daughter's earlobe, there are not many restrictions here. Doctors are very loyal to similar maternal delights. However, it should be borne in mind that it is best to prick a child's ears either in the hospital or from a trusted master who will perform the procedure sterile, and also clearly explain how to monitor the wounds on the ear.
If you are "impatient" to pierce your ears, but parents disagreethen it is necessary consult legislation... The puncture procedure is prohibited by law for people under the age of 14. Piercing is possible from the age of 16, but only with the permission of the parents, who fill out the document in writing. A person can make independent decisions on matters of his body at the age of 18. Moreover, it will be necessary to present a passport or license so that the master can verify the age.
Which is the most painless
It goes without saying that absolutely there is no painless piercing... In any case, you subject a part of your body to mechanical stress with a sharp object, which causes discomfort. The degree of these sensations depends on the pain threshold, which is individual for each person.
Also the nature of the pain depends on the puncture site... The least painful puncture on the body is the earlobes. That is why now it is almost impossible to see a girl without an ear piercing. For guys over the past decade, this has also become the norm. Simple and beautiful.
Most often, a variety of punctures are performed with a medical needle or a special pistol. Any non-standard types of making holes in the body are performed with a variety of modified tools, starting with a rounded needle and ending with a scalpel.
As the masters say: "If you want a non-standard decoration on your body, endure the pain."
Of course, today there are a variety of local anesthesia services, while the pain sensations are dulled for a while or will not appear at all, but the piercing masters advise not to resort to such measures, and it is better to endure for a short time. Anesthesia can negatively affect the further healing process.
So, now you can be safely called an expert in the field of piercing. However, it should be noted that any kind of torture of the human body does not pass without a trace. This is especially true for non-standard puncture sites like nose, eyebrow, tongue, etc. If you wear a piercing and then take it off, it often happens that the place of the hole does not heal completely, but a visible scar remains. Such a nuisance is removed only with the help of medical methods of influence, which is expensive and not very pleasant. Therefore, if you do decide to get pierced, then remember about the possible consequences.
