Are Piercings Still Considered Unprofessional?
Today I wanted to discuss a tough question... Are facial piercings (or any other visible piercings) still considered unprofessional in the workplace? As a pierced and modified employee myself, I'm proof that piercings in the workplace are possible! This is a tough one for me to be unbiased about.
There's no one, perfect answer to this question, but there are plenty of things to keep in mind!
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It's not a great answer... but in this situation, "it depends." Are you in a customer service position or work in a factory setting? If this is the case, your facial piercings might not make the cut.
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Are you in the arts, in a younger-person-dominated field, or a remote employee? If so, your piercings will more than likely be fair game!
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If you are wondering if you should remove your piercings for a potential job, ask yourself the tough questions. "Is this my career path?" "Have I worked my whole life towards this?" If the answer is yes and it outweighs your love for being modified, it might be time to take them out.
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If you are worried about the "visibility" of your piercings, cartilage piercings are a great way to compromise. Tragus, helix, rook, conch, and daith piercings are low-key and can be hidden by many hairstyles.
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Don't forget you can try to wear a bioplast or flesh-colored retainer to hide your piercings. Septum rings can also be flipped up inside your nose (assuming you're wearing a horseshoe barbell).
