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Here are the most popular ear piercings, and what they're called

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  • There are many parts of the ear that you can get pierced.
  • The graphic below shows some of the most popular options.
  • Examples include the rook, helix, tragus, snug, daith, and inner and outer conch.


After you graduate from the standard lobe ear piercing, the options become endless.

Sometimes, it can be overwhelming, which is why we put together the below guide (inspired by this photo) that outlines some of the most popular ear piercings you can get and what they're called.

That bar that you've seen stretched across someone's upper ear is called an industrial, and the hoop on the nub that connects your ear to your face is called a tragus.

Keep scrolling to see all the piercings.

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