Industrial piercing & variations
Standard Industrial Facts:
A standard industrial piercing is a single barbell that connects a helix piercing and a forward helix piercing
The barbell is generally about 1 ½” in length and 14 gauge
The actual piercing is done all at once - if done separately, there is a chance of jewelry migration that would prevent the barbell from fitting properly. Be prepared to get two!
They take an average of 6 to 12 months to heal and during that time you must be careful to avoid knocking it or getting it tangled in things like hair or clothes – as well as keeping it clean with saline spray. You can find that here >>> Shop Saline Spray
You may also want to try sleeping with your head on a traveler’s neck pillow, so your piercing isn’t touching anything.
*Why is anatomy is so important? The fold of the ear needs to be deep enough to support the barbell & the flat of the ear needs to be deep enough to where the barbell doesn’t touch it. If the flat is too high, the barbell can begin to rub at the skin and eventually could even wear the skin down all the way to the bare cartilage. This can lead to some nasty scarring. If your piercer says that a traditional industrial is a no-go, listening to them is the best bet.
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Vertical Industrial Facts:
Offers far more options for placement.
They can connect helix and conch, the rook and conch, or even two conch piercings.
The barbell ends are frequently located behind the ear, but with so many placement options you could still have the barbell ends on the top area of the ear.
The jewelry options are as many and as varied as the standard horizontal version.
The vertical setup can really showcase the charm on your jewelry. Chain dangle industrial barbells can look especially impressive with this particular setup and can be more comfortable to wear.
Floating Industrial Facts:
Connects parts of the ear other than the helix and forward helix.
This is a great option for people who don’t have the anatomy for a standard industrial
Requires that you meet with your piercer to figure out what will work for your specific ear
Custom Industrial Facts:
Can connect multiple points of the ear, three or even four in one piercing!
This requires a consultation with your piercer and will almost certainly require custom jewelry.
