Piercing of the earlobe is the most commonly encountered and deeply ingrained type of piercing in social tradition. Present in all cultures, on all continents, and in all social groups. The earlobe is an easy-to-pierce area, relatively quick to heal (within 3-8 weeks), and offers a wide selection of earrings made from various materials.
Stretching the earlobe (tunnels) - the earlobe is a part of the human body where tissue can be stretched to considerable sizes. This type of body modification is closely associated with African tribal culture, adapted by Western culture, and frequently practiced today. It allows for wearing earrings of various shapes and materials (such as ivory, acrylic, wood, or glass, etc.).
Piercing in the upper part of the earlobe. The jewellery, usually in the form of a barbell, is worn both on the side of the head and on the opposite side along the edge of the ear. It's an eye-catching piercing, although due to the choice of jewellery and the double piercing, it can be challenging to heal.
The procedure of fastening ornaments in the central depression of the earlobe, originating from tribal cultures in Africa and among Hindu yogis. The healing period can range from 3 to 9 months. The most commonly worn jewellery includes barbells, labrets, or, after the healing period, appropriately sized rings.
Piercing in the central upper part of the earlobe. Previously found only in tribal cultures, it quickly penetrated Western cultural circles. The healing time can range from 3 to 9 months, and the most commonly worn jewellery in this area includes barbells or labrets.
The procedure involves placing a piercing on the fold of the cartilage of the ear, originating from the experiments of contemporary piercers in California in the 1990s, widely presented in the Body Play magazine by Fakir Musafara. This procedure requires skill from the piercer to position the jewellery in an anatomically diverse area. The healing period is more challenging for individuals who listen to music with headphones or work with a hand-held phone.
The decoration placed on the opposite end of the Helix piercing. It's a piercing placed on the horizontal fold of cartilage just above the tragus. The healing period lasts up to 3-9 months. Most people have all the anatomical conditions to enjoy a piercing in this location.
