How is an industrial piercing done?

How is an industrial piercing done?

Also called bar or scaffolding piercings, industrial piercings are placed on the ear and go directly through the cartilage at two separate points that are typically around an inch and a half apart.

How long does it take an industrial piercing to heal?

around 2 – 3 months

Do I have the ear shape for an industrial piercing?

While popular, this piercing doesn’t work for all ears, as you need to have a defined helix, or ear “ridge,” and enough space for the barbell to sit unobstructed. If you’re interested in this piercing, we suggest coming in and talking to one of our piercers about your options.

What ears can’t get industrial piercing?

However if you have an ear type where the upper part of the ear is mostly or entirely flat then an industrial will probably not work out for you. Your local professional piercer should be able to take a look at your ear and let you know if it’s a piercing that would or would not work for you.

Is an industrial piercing Dangerous?

Industrial Piercing Risks As long as you do double the work and don’t try to cut any corners though when it comes to aftercare, you can cut down on some of the risk. With two piercings being done on the cartilage instead of skin, you do have a slight risk of excessive bleeding.

Can an industrial piercing reject?

Eventually, your body will push the piercing to the surface, and your skin will crack open to let it out. Piercing rejection isn’t nearly as common as some other piercing complications, like infections, keloids, and dermatitis. When rejection does happen, it’s usually in a flat area of the body.

Can you sleep on an industrial piercing?

Sleeping with your piercing on the pillow means pressure over an extended period of time. This can cause irritation, pain, and swelling. If you tend to sleep on your side, your best bet is to pierce one ear at a time. This allows you to put your ear in the hole, so you can rest on your side without irritation.

Can you put studs in an industrial piercing?

An industrial piercing is any two pierced holes connected with a straight barbell. Straight barbells aren’t necessarily the only piece of jewelry that can be put in your Industrial piercing; you can even put a hoop in each piercing hole, or even two studs, as long as the barbell is the right gauge.

How do I know my industrial piercing is healed?

Another way of knowing when the piercing has fully healed is by seeing that the bar is loose and can move easily without any discomfort or pain. The crust will no longer be visible, and it will not longer feel painful to touch or swollen.

Can I sleep without my industrial piercing?

No, you shouldn’t take it out to sleep. It’ll get irritated and potentially close up more. Either take it out and keep it out or keep it in and leave it in. Agreed.

Do industrial piercings close fast?

The skin will close up fairly quickly. The industrial, because of where it is, tends to close entirely within a week or two. The hole in the cartilage will not close like the skin.

How much does an industrial piercing cost at Claire’s?

Ear Piercing is FREE with the purchase of a starter kit. Starter kits are priced from $30 and include the piercing earrings or stud, and standard aftercare solution. Ear cartilage piercing is subject to an additional charge.

Is an industrial piercing worth it?

I am able to sleep on my side that has the industrial now that it is fully healed. Yeah the year of healing was a pain, but like everyone else here has stated, totally worth it. I’ve had mine for going on two years and it’s my favorite piercing of the three (four tomorrow) I have.

Do I twist my industrial piercing?

Do not twist it, and do not use an antibacterial like bactine. Use something from the piercer’s shop, usually a sea-salt saline solution (sometimes with an essential oil or another additional ingredient that aids the healing process). H2Ocean is a great option from amazon if your piercer’s product is too expensive.

Can you put hoops in an industrial piercing?

Does Kylie Jenner have an industrial piercing?

Kylie Jenner got an industrial piercing on her right ear in April 2013. The metal barbell connects an existing piercing on the front of her ear to a new piercing on the back of her cartilage. She wore a captive bead ring in her second forward helix piercing and diamond studs in her lobes.

What looks good with an industrial piercing?

15 Industrial Piercing Ideas That Rock

• a beautifully accessorized ear with three lobe piercings, a tragus and an industrial one all done with similar studs and a bar.
• a bold ear with four lobe piercings, a daith piercing and an industrial one with shiny earrings and a bar.