And if you've been falling in love with the idea of having several holes in your ears, in the post we've gathered tips on types and names of holes, which can also be combined with piercings, enhancing the mix of accessories even more.
Types and names of holes in the ear
To get to know the different ear piercings, we've gathered the names and characteristics of each type, so it's easier when choosing and matching earring holes and ear piercings.
- Lobe: this is the softest region of the ear and can have 1, 2 or 3 holes; bringing personality in the combination of accessories. The holes in the lobe region are great for matching earrings and the region is the least painful of the ear to make new holes.
- Tragus: the hole in the tragus is a type of piercing in the ear, and the hole is made in the flap of the ear closest to the cheek, perfectly matching the use of small jewelry.
- Helix: this is the most popular ear piercing and brings the hole in the cartilage region, more specifically on the top of the ear.
- Anti Helix: piercing is also called "forward helix", and the hole is made in the cartilage and in the region of the inner part of the ear.
- Industrial / Transversal: this technique consists of making two holes on the outer edge of the cartilage and on the top of the ear, creating transverse holes, which allows you to use jewelry in the shape of a stick and which enhances the idea of the transverse piercing.
- Conch: this type of hole has this name because the hole is made in the part of the shell of the ear, crossing the cartilage to the back of the ear.
- Daith: the hole is made inside the ear and a little above the ear, taking a region of cartilage.
- Rook: this piercing is very similar to the Daith piercing, but in this case, the piercing is made inside the ear and in an area of cartilage, being a more painful piercing that can cause more discomfort.
- Snug: this type of perforation is made in the inner part of the ear and a little in front of the ear, stuck in the central part of the ear.
- Anti tragus: this type of hole receives this name because it is made in the opposite part of the tragus; so as to pierce the flap above the earlobe.
How many holes to make in the ear? #tips
When it comes to how many holes to make, the truth is that there is no rule, and the choice is up to you, as it is possible to use different numbers of holes in each ear.
Thus, choosing the number of holes will depend on your personal style and the places you go to, including your work, since the formal environment can be limiting for wearing different ear holes.
The truth is that the greater number of perforations gives more personality and modern style to the look, adding a touch of personal style.
Regardless of the number of holes chosen, a point that cannot be neglected is the cleaning of the holes, which must be done in accordance with the instructions of the professional who performed the drilling; as well as the choice of accessory, which in the first few days should be an accessory with a “Nickel Free” metal alloy, since the presence of nickel in the jewelry can cause allergies and difficulty in healing.
Ear piercing photos and inspirations
holes in the lobe
For those who are starting the ear piercing mix, nothing better than starting the lobe piercings, and a classic is the idea of 2 ear piercings.
In this case, the idea brings the two holes with a mix of different and small accessories, giving the look a delicate air.
The choice of accessories brings a point of light earring in the first hole, and an option with a ring in the second hole, which also has shine and is in total harmony with the first earring.
The idea here deviates from the most common proposals, of decreasing the size of the earrings along the holes, and shows a modern touch in a simple proposal with only 2 holes.
several holes
To escape any more traditional idea, the proposal here brings a mix of perforations that extend from the lobe to the cartilage.
In this case, the mix of perforations stands out with the choice of accessories, which brings harmony through the choice of golden hoop earrings with pendants that are of different sizes, creating a super interesting look.
Holes in the top / cartilage
A charm to vary between the types of ear piercings is the choice for the holes on the top, which are considered piercings.
In this case, the idea to complete the single hole in the lobe was the so-called Helix piercing, a piercing made in the cartilage and in the upper part of the ear.
The idea here brings a delicate earring in the single hole with gold and pearl, and the charming and delicate touch of the jewel in the piercing, which brings a golden ring with a pendant.
Ear holes with small earrings
There are many versions of earrings to be used in different piercing styles and one of the possibilities is to make a mix of small and delicate accessories, creating a super stylish proposal and without daring the look with several holes.
As an idea to use small earrings in the perforations, the proposal here brings the combination of 3 same-sized polka dot earrings for the holes in the lobe region.
The choices of accessories for the holes in the cartilage are small ringlets that are super charming and maintain the idea of small earrings.
Ear holes with medium and large earrings
The idea of having several holes in the ear allows for many accessory compositions, and a trend in the fashion world is the mix with medium and large size earrings.
As an inspiration to bet on this trend, the proposal here chose earrings of the same style, such as a thick and golden hoop model, and with the differential of the pieces being of different sizes.
So, the idea was to use 3 different earring sizes in the earlobe piercings, making a gradual change between the hoop sizes.
The choice for the jewel in the hole in the Hélix also follows the same style and features a medium-sized hoop with emphasis on this piercing, which is usually used in small earrings.
Are you already adept at multiple piercings? Tell us how many holes you have and if you are already planning new holes to adopt the mix of accessories.
