Lobe piercings usually take around four to six months to heal, while cartilage piercings can take anywhere from eight months ...

People have pierced their ears for thousands of years for ceremonial, cultural, religious, and decorative purposes. The oldest known example of ear piercing comes from “Ötzi the Iceman,” a man who ...

Wondering which ear piercings hurt more than others? Ahead, our beauty writer who has over 40 piercings shares the seven she ...

So you want to get a new piercing, but you're not exactly sure what type? There are a lot of options to choose from, depending on where you want it. Piercings are typically grouped into three main ...

I got customized ear piercings at Lulus, a shop in California that offers this unique service. In the consultation, the staff gave me jewelry and piercing suggestions for one of my ears. Though the ...

Planning on getting pierced but want to do a lil research ahead of time? A wise move, IMO, and you've come to the right place. There are *a lot* of different ear piercings out there, so first things ...

It’s best to clean a piercing by gently dabbing a cotton swab soaked in a salt solution. Avoid cleaning with fragrant soaps. Before you start, wash your hands and avoid touching surfaces that may have ...