What are the Different Types Of Piercings?
There are many different types of piercings that you can get,
and each one has its own unique look and feel.
Here are some of the most popular types of piercings:
Ear Piercings
The most common type of piercing is the ear piercing.
There are many different ways to pierce your ears, from the traditional lobe piercing to more exotic locations like the
cartilage.
The Types of ear piercing are:
Ear Piercing Chart
Tragus Piercing
This piercing is done through the tragus, which is the small piece of cartilage that sits in front of your ear canal.
Lobe Piercing
This is the most common type of ear piercing and is done through the fleshy part of your earlobe.
Cartilage Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the cartilage, which is the firm tissue that makes up the bulk of your ear.
Conch Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the conch, which is the outermost part of your ear.
Daith Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the daith, which is a small piece of cartilage located in the innermost part of your ear.
Helix Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the helix, which is the uppermost part of your ear.
Rook Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the rook, which is a small piece of cartilage located in the innermost part of your ear.
Orbital Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the orbital, which is a small hole located in the outermost part of your ear.
Snug Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the snug, which is a small piece of cartilage located in the innermost part of your ear.
Industrial Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the industrial, which is two piercings that are connected by a barbell.
Anti-Tragus Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the anti-tragus, which is the small piece of cartilage that sits in front of your ear canal.
Flat Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the flat, which is a small piece of cartilage located in the outermost part of your ear.
Transverse Lobe Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the transverse lobe, which is a piercing that goes through the lobe of your ear from side to side.
Forward Helix Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the forward helix, which is the uppermost part of your ear.
Auricle Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the auricle, which is the outermost part of your ear.
Outer Conch Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the outer conch, which is the outermost part of your ear.
Inner Conch Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the inner conch, which is the innermost part of your ear.
Double Helix Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the double helix, which is two piercings that are done in the upper part of your ear.
Triple Helix Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the triple helix, which is three piercings that are done in the upper part of your ear.
High Lobe Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the high lobe, which is a piercing that is done in the fleshy part of your earlobe.
Standard Lobe Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the standard lobe, which is a piercing that is done in the fleshy part of your earlobe.
Double Lobe Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the double lobe, which is two piercings that are done in the fleshy part of your earlobe.
Triple Lobe Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the triple lobe, which is three piercings that are done in the fleshy part of your earlobe.
Surface Tragus Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the surface tragus, which is a piercing that is done through the tragus, which is the small piece of cartilage that sits in front of your ear canal.
Anti-Helix Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the anti-helix, which is the lower part of your ear.
Double Tragus Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the double tragus, which is two piercings that are done in the tragus, which is the small piece of cartilage that sits in front of your ear canal.
Shen Men Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the shen men, which is a small hole located in the outermost part of your ear.
Constellation Piercing
This type of ear piercing is done through the constellation, which is a group of three or more piercings that are connected by a single piece of jewelry.
Nose Piercings
Nose piercings are a type of body modification where a hole is pierced in the cartilage of the nose.
These piercings have been around for thousands of years and were once common among many cultures.
Today, nose piercings are most popular among young people and women.
The Types of Nose Piercings are:
Nostril Piercing
This type of nose piercing is done through the nostril, which is the fleshy part of your nose.
Septum Piercing
This type of nose piercing is done through the septum, which is the cartilage that divides your nostrils.
Bridge Piercing
This type of nose piercing is done through the bridge, which is the fleshy part of your nose between your eyes.
High Nostril Piercing
This type of nose piercing is done through the high nostril, which is a piercing that is done in the upper part of your nostril.
Standard Nostril Piercing
This type of nose piercing is done through the standard nostril, which is a piercing that is done in the fleshy part of your nostril.
Nasal Septum Piercing
This type of nose piercing is done through the nasal septum, which is the cartilage that divides your nostrils.
Rhino Piercing
This type of nose piercing is done through the rhino, which is the fleshy part of your nose between your eyes.
Nasallange Piercing
This type involve three holes at the center of the nose that connect septum and nostril piercings.
Double Nose Piercing
This type of nose piercing is done through the double nose, which is two piercings that are done in the fleshy part of your nose.
Mantis Piercing
This type of nose piercing is done through the mantis, which is a small hole located in the outermost part of your nostril.
Lip Piercings
Lip piercings are a type of body modification where a hole is pierced in the lip.
They have been around for thousands of years and were once common among many cultures.
Today, lip piercings are most popular among young people and women.
The Types of Lip Piercings are:
Labret Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the labret, which is the fleshy part of your lip.
Monroe Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the monroe, which is the fleshy part of your upper lip.
Medusa Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the medusa, which is the fleshy part of your upper lip.
Dolphin Bite Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the dolphin bite, which is two piercings that are done in the fleshy part of your lower lip.
Snake Bites Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the snake bites, which are two piercings that are done in the fleshy part of your lower lip.
Angel Bites Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the angel bites, which are two piercings that are done in the fleshy part of your upper lip.
Cyber Bites Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the cyber bites, which are two piercings that are done in the fleshy part of your upper lip.
Canine Bites Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the canine bites, which are two piercings that are done in the fleshy part of your upper lip.
Ashley Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the ashley, which is a small hole located in the center of your upper lip.
Dahlia Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the dahlia, which is a small hole located in the center of your lower lip.
Madonna Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the madonna, which is a small hole located in the center of your upper lip.
Smiley Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the smiley, which is a small hole located in the center of your lower lip.
Philtrum Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the philtrum, which is the fleshy part of your upper lip.
Koi Piercing
This type of lip piercing is done through the koi, which is a small hole located in the outermost part of your lower lip.
Cheek Piercing
Cheek piercings are a type of body modification where a hole is pierced in the cheek.
Shark Bites Piercing
Is a unique type of piercing that involves two piercings that are placed close together, resembling a shark bite.
Face Piercings
Face piercings are a type of body modification where a hole is pierced in the face.
These piercings have been around for thousands of years and were once common among many cultures.
Today, face piercings are most popular among young people.
The Types of Face Piercings are:
Eyebrow Piercing
This type of face piercing is done through the eyebrow, which is the fleshy part of your eyebrow.
Anti Eyebrow Piercing
This type of face piercing is done through the anti eyebrow, which is a small hole located in the outermost part of your eyebrow.
Dimple Piercing
This type of face piercing is done through the dimple, which is a small hole located in the fleshy part of your cheek.
Cheek Piercing
This type of face piercing is done through the cheek, which is the fleshy part of your cheek.
Tongue Piercings
Tongue piercings are a type of body modification where a hole is pierced in the tongue.
These piercings have been around for thousands of years and were once common among many cultures.
The Types of Tongue Piercings are:
frenulum piercing
This type of tongue piercing is done through the frenulum, which is the thin strip of tissue that connects the tongue to the mouth.
Tongue Web Piercing
This type of tongue piercing is done through the tongue web, which is the fleshy part of your tongue.
Vertical Tongue Piercing
This type of tongue piercing is done through the vertical tongue, which is a small hole located in the center of your tongue.
snake eye piercing
This type of tongue piercing is done through the snake eye, which is a small hole located in the outermost part of your tongue.
Frog Eye Piercing
This type of tongue piercing is done through the frog eye, which is a small hole located in the outermost part of your tongue.
Tongue Ring Piercing
This type of tongue piercing is done through the tongue ring, which is a small hole located in the outermost part of your tongue.
Webbing Piercing
This type of tongue piercing is done through the webbing, which is the fleshy part of your tongue.
Tongue Root Piercing
This type of tongue piercing is done through the tongue root, which is the fleshy part of your tongue.
Tongue Tip Piercing
This type of tongue piercing is done through the tongue tip, which is the fleshy part of your tongue.
Vibrating Tongue Piercing
This type of tongue piercing is done through the vibrating tongue, which is a small hole located in the center of your tongue.
Body Piercings
Body piercings are a type of body modification where a hole is pierced in the body.
These piercings piercings have been around for thousands of years and were once common among many cultures.
The Types of Body Piercings are:
Navel Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the navel, which is the fleshy part of your stomach.
Nipple Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the nipple, which is the fleshy part of your breast.
Genital Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the genitalia, which are the reproductive organs.
Belly Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the belly, which is the fleshy part of your stomach.
Belly Button Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the belly button, which is the fleshy part of your stomach.
Chest Dermal Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the chest, which is the fleshy part of your chest.
Back Dimple Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the back dimple, which is a small hole located in the fleshy part of your back.
Chest Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the chest, which is the fleshy part of your chest.
Nape Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the nape, which is the fleshy part of your neck.
Throat Chakra Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the throat chakra, which is a small hole located in the fleshy part of your throat.
Armpit Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the armpit, which is the fleshy part of your armpit.
Hand Webbing Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the hand webbing, which is the fleshy part of your hand.
Finger Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the finger, which is the fleshy part of your finger.
Wrist Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the wrist, which is the fleshy part of your wrist.
Ankle Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the ankle, which is the fleshy part of your ankle.
Foot Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the foot, which is the fleshy part of your foot.
Knee Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the knee, which is the fleshy part of your knee.
Thigh Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the thigh, which is the fleshy part of your thigh.
Surface Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the surface of the skin.
Transdermal Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the transdermal, which is a small hole located in the fleshy part of your skin.
Intradermal Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the intradermal, which is a small hole located in the fleshy part of your skin.
Subdermal Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the subdermal, which is a small hole located in the fleshy part of your skin.
Dermal Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the dermal, which is a small hole located in the fleshy part of your skin.
Skin Diver Piercing
This type of body piercing is done through the skin diver, which is a small hole located in the fleshy part of your skin.
Genitals Piercings
Genital piercings are body piercings that are done through the genitalia, which are the reproductive organs. Genital piercings can be done on both men and women.
The types of Male Genitals Piercings are:
Jacobs ladder Piercing
Dydoe / King’s Crown Piercing
Apadravya piercing
Ampallang Piercing
Deep Shaft Piercing
Foreskin Piercing
Frenum Piercing
Guiche Piercing
Hafada Piercing
Lorum Piercing
Magic Cross Piercing
Pubic Piercing
Reverse Prince Albert Piercing
The types of Female Genitals Piercings are:
Princess Albertina Piercing
Clitoris/Clitoris Hood Piercing
Outer or Inner Labia Piercing
VCH piercing- Vertical Clit Hood
Horizontal Hood piercing
Glans piercing
Princess Diana piercing
Triangle piercing
Fourchette piercing
Final Thoughts
There are many different types of piercings that you can get done on your body.
It is important to do your research to figure out which type of piercing is right for you.
If you are unsure about getting a piercing, it is always a good idea to consult with a professional piercer.