One of the few fashion trends that never goes out of style is ear piercings. When it comes to creating a fashionable and unique ensemble, adding a little bit of ear jewelry never goes wrong. However, there are so many kinds of ear piercing out there that it can be confusing. Nowadays, people do not have piercings in both ears. There are more than five piercings in each ear today! If you’re considering getting a piercing and aren’t sure which one you want, our expert guide will help you decide and make you sound well-versed in all the piercings available.

You should do your research before getting an ear piercing, so you know exactly what you want. To learn about all the different types of piercings you can get, continue reading.

Types of Ear Piercings

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1. Lobe Piercing

First, let’s go back to the familiar. If you got your first piercing at a Claire’s or a mall jewelry stand, your lobe piercing was likely your first piercing. The piercing goes through the soft, fleshy part of your lower earlobe, so it is less painful than other piercings. It also heals faster, usually within 6 to 9 weeks.

If you don’t want to venture into cartilage territory (which can be more tender and take longer to heal), you can have multiple lobes pierced at the same time. In fact, stacked lobes are another nice way to dress up your ears.

2. Stacked Lobe Piercing

A stacked lobe is a beginner-friendly option that can be customized according to your preference. You can experiment with the number and placement of your lobe piercings to fit your ear (while enjoying the relatively painless and fast healing).

3. Snakebite Piercing

Models like Kaia Gerber have popularized the snakebite style, which involves stacking two piercings closely together. Your healing time will vary depending on how high or low you place them. If they are placed in your earlobe, your healing time will vary as well. Due to the proximity of the two piercings and the fact that you’re doubling them, you should expect more swelling.