Q: How do you know if you can get an industrial piercing? (who can't get an industrial piercing?) - Amy S.

A:  Okay so an industrial piercing (the one with the long bar across the top of your ear) honestly depends a lot on your ear anatomy. Not everyone’s ear is shaped in a way that can support it, and that’s totally normal.

For an industrial, you need enough of that outer ear ridge (the helix) so a straight bar can go through both spots without pressing into the flat part of your ear. If your ridge is really shallow, curved weirdly, or the angles don’t line up, the bar can put pressure on your ear and it won’t heal right. A good piercer will always check this first before saying yes.

People who usually can’t get a traditional industrial are those with really flat ears, very small ears, or when the two piercing points just don’t line up for a straight bar. Sometimes the flat part of the ear sticks up too much and the bar would sit against it, which can cause irritation or rejection.

The good news though is that even if you can’t get a traditional industrial, a piercer can sometimes do a modified version with two separate piercings connected by a chain or custom jewelry. It still gives that same vibe but works better with your anatomy.

Basically the best way to know is just to have a professional piercer look at your ear in person. Anatomy matters way more than anything else for this one.

Q: How long do eyebrow piercings last? - Gabby  

A: Eyebrow piercings are kind of one of those piercings that can last a long time, but they’re not always permanent for everyone.

They’re considered a surface piercing, so there is a chance that your body may slowly push the jewelry out over time. Some people have theirs for 10+ years with no issues, while other people might notice it starting to migrate after a year or two. It really depends on your anatomy, how your body heals, and how well you take care of it.

Good placement and the right jewelry make a huge difference too. If it’s pierced too shallow or with the wrong type of bar, it’s way more likely to reject. You might notice signs of migration if the skin between the holes starts getting thinner, the bar becomes more visible, or the holes start looking like they’re moving. If that happens, it’s usually best to take it out before it fully rejects so you don’t end up with a bigger scar.

But yeah, a lot of people keep their eyebrow piercings for years. It’s just one of those piercings where you kinda have to keep an eye on it over time.

Disclaimer: Body Candy is only here to give you fun and helpful advice and information when it comes to getting pierced. Always consult a professional piercer to make sure a new piercing is right for you!