What are some good piercings for first timers?
Ear Lobes
The first and most obvious option is your earlobe. Or both lobes. This area is overwhelmingly used as the first body piercing, and for good reason. The earlobe is just a dangling piece of skin with no cartilage in it. That means it generally heals quickly and heals well, so long as it’s properly pierced and cared for. You should be able to change the jewelry after 6 to 8 weeks and the pain level is generally minimal. Make sure the piercer uses straight jewelry, such as a labret or barbell, and ALWAYS make sure they use a needle and not a piercing gun. Piercing guns are NEVER safe, regardless of the piercing be performed.
Nostril
Another common first piercing, although perhaps a bit more advanced than the earlobe, is the nostril. It does involve cartilage and it’s extremely important that the piercer perform it straight, but it’s a reasonably fast healing process of 3 to 6 months. (This depends on your anatomy and experience) And while any nasal piercing is going to cause your eyes to water, the actual pain involved is pretty minor. Once the piercing is healed, your jewelry options are extremely wide and varied in style and shape. And if you’re trying to maintain a relative conservative appearance, this one isn’t difficult to minimize the size of.
Septum
The last suggestion for a piercing newbie may come as a bit of a surprise, but the septum piercing is a great place to start. Despite appearances, it is not actually a cartilage piercing but sits above the actual septum cartilage. Like the nostril, the pain tends to be brief and minor, and it also heals relatively quickly. It’s an easy piercing to care for with a wide range of jewelry options, and once healed it can be concealed entirely. It’s also almost universally flattering, with options for every face shape and personal style.
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