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Where (on Your Body) to Get your First Piercing Done?

PiercingGetting your first piercing is a very rewarding and exciting experience. You will never forget your first piercing, so it’s crucial that you make it into a positive memory. In order to truly appreciate your first piercing and to have a great experience with it, it’s important that you choose the right piercing type.

This can’t be stressed enough: you need to think about what you want so you can enjoy your first piercing and have it as a great experience in your life. The last thing you want is to regret your first piercing.

If you are happy with your first piercing, chances are that you’ll want to have another one. Even if you don’t, you will be satisfied with your piercing and it will be a source of great happiness for you. On the other hand, if you regret it, you might regret the whole idea of piercings as a hobby, and you might not wish to have another piercing ever again.

In order to prevent this, and to have a truly satisfying first piercing experience, you need to take some time to plan your piercing. One of the things you need to do is to find a reliable piercing studio, because safety comes first. Another important thing you need to think about is the location of your first piercing.

In short: where on the body is best to get the first piercing done?

Ideal Piercings for Beginners

By “location”, here we mean on the body part you want to get pierced. As you probably know, there are many different piercing types and many different locations where you can get your piercing done. However, some of these body parts and piercing types are more suitable for more experienced users who already have many piercings.

So, which piercings are ideal for beginners?


Broadly speaking, there are several different types of piercings: ear piercings, facial & oral piercings and body piercings. Each of these categories has beginner-friendly piercing types and those best reserved for more experienced users. For example, out of the ear piercings, earlobe piercing is a very common piercing type ideal for beginners, while tragus piercing is a more advanced one.


Out of the facial piercings, nostril piercing is relatively simple and common, while tongue piercing is more complex. Out of the body piercings, belly button (navel) piercing is very popular with beginners, while genital piercings are reserved for more advanced users.


As you can see, each piercing category has simple and more complex piercings so the goal is to choose a beginner-friendly piercing for your first time.


Generally speaking, the most popular piercing types are those suitable for beginners. The more obscure and rare a piercing is, the more advanced it tends to be. It is also more difficult to find an experienced piercer who can do this type of piercing.


This is why it’s best to stick to the most popular piercing types for your first piercing. There are many of them, so chances are that you will find the one you like.


The most popular and common piercing types are: earlobe piercing, navel piercing, nostril piercing, ear cartilage piercing, eyebrow piercing and lip piercing. Tongue and nipple piercings are also relatively common but they are more complex than the rest of the common piercings so they are not really recommended for beginners.


Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of all the common piercings ideal for beginners:


Earlobe Piercing

PiercingEarlobe piercing is the most common piercing in the world. It’s so common and normalized that is often not even considered a “real” piercing. Many children get earlobe piercing at a very early age, and while this practice is somewhat controversial, the standard earlobe piercings are so common that they are not even seen as “true piercings”.


However, a standard earlobe piercing is a piercing, and it’s a great beginner type of a piercing because it’s almost painless and easy to maintain. On the other hand, it is a great way to start learning about some very important things, such as aftercare instructions and a proper way to clean and care for your piercing. In case you don’t have pierced earlobes, consider this as your first piercing because it’s very beginner-friendly while it teaches you how to care for piercings.

Oh, and there are many gorgeous earrings and eardrops you can wear, so this piercing is very stylish and comes with numerous jewelry choices.


The only downside to this piercing is that it’s very plain and so common that is not really considered a “true piercing” by many people. This shouldn’t bother you, but in case you want something more adventurous, keep in mind that you may stretch your earlobe piercing later.

Stretched earlobes look very striking and there are many unique jewelry pieces you can wear with stretched lobes. However, it’s important to let your earlobe piercing heal first so you can start stretching. Patience is the key, but if you follow all the instructions you can stretch your lobes to a new gauge without much problem.


Nostril Piercing

PiercingThis is one of the most popular piercing types and it’s very easy to get it. The procedure is quick and straightforward, so even beginners can enjoy a pierced nostril without a problem.

The jewelry you wear in the nostril piercing is usually small and discreet, so it’s stylish but not too distracting. It means that you will be able to wear your nostril piercing almost anytime, anywhere.


In so many ways, this is a great piercing for newbies, but you need to follow the aftercare instructions carefully and to keep your piercing clean at all costs. There are almost no downsides to this piercing, even though you should take it as seriously as any other piercing type. You need to clean it and you need to take a good care of it. It’s particularly important to be careful if you get a cold and your nose gets blocked and sensitive. Apart from that, nostril piercings are easy to get and they tend to heal without much problems, so they are great for beginners.

 

Navel Piercing

PiercingNavel piercing is very popular, particularly with the ladies. Apart from the earlobe piercing, this is the most common piercing type. It is relatively easy to perform and most belly button piercings heal very nicely. This is why many beginners choose it as their first piercing.


While it’s best to have at least pierced earlobes (or maybe even ear cartilage piercing) before you get this one, belly button piercing is an easy one even beginners can get without a problem. It is simple and yet, it can add so much style to your appearance. There are also many different jewelry types you can wear with your navel piercing. Various types of curved barbells with beads, gems and other decorations are the most popular ones, but you may also choose a different jewelry type, such as a Captive Bead Ring.


The downside of the belly piercing is that it can be delicate, so you need to take a good care of it. You need to follow the aftercare instructions carefully, and you need to choose your jewelry wisely. Belly button jewelry can get caught in the clothes, so it’s vital to wear only plain jewelry during the healing process. If this is too much hassle for you, maybe it’s better to get some simpler piercings first (earlobe, nostril) so you can get prepared for the aftercare regime belly button piercing requires.


Ear Cartilage Piercing


Ear cartilage is a popular spot to pierce, and it’s one of the most common piercings people get. There are many different spots to pierce on ear cartilage, and depending on the location, there are different names for ear cartilage piercings.


This is a good starter piercing if you wish something more than simple pierced earlobes. Keep in mind, however, that ear cartilage can be very sensitive so piercings can end up being uncomfortable or itchy. Some people love them, while others prefer different body parts to pierce.


If you really want to get an ear cartilage piercing, start small: pierce one hole and see if this is something you like. If you love ear piercings, you can get many later (industrial piercing, helix piercing, etc.) Also, while ear cartilage piercing is relatively simple, it’s best to have earlobes pierced first – this way, you will be at least a bit familiar with the aftercare instructions and how to take care of your ear piercing.


Eyebrow Piercing

PiercingEyebrow piercings are a popular choice for both men and women. They can look very stylish and they sure draw a lot of positive attention. Another good thing is that they are relatively easy to get: the procedure is quick and not really painful, so even beginners can enjoy this type of piercing.


There is one word of warning, however. You need to keep in mind that eyebrow piercings are, strictly speaking, surface piercings. It means they are more prone to migrations and rejections. For this reason, it’s important to know how to clean them properly and how to perform adequate aftercare. You need to be able to tell if the piercing is getting infected or if there’s any other problem with it. For these reasons, eyebrow piercings might not be ideal for first piercings.


It’s best if you are familiar enough with the aftercare procedures and know what to do. Eyebrow piercings make great second piercings, but if you truly, really want to have a pierced eyebrow as your first piercing, it’s not such a disastrous choice.


Lip Piercing

PiercingLip piercings are very stylish and there are so many of them you can get: Monroe, Madonna, snake bites, etc. Lip piercings usually use elegant labrets so the jewelry is beautiful but not too distracting. The procedure itself is usually quick so it doesn’t require much time.


However, lip piercings, as simple as they are, also require a very strict aftercare regime. Keep in mind that part of the jewelry is in your mouth, so you need to be extra careful. There are different ways to clean the outside part of your piercing and to clean the inside one (the one that’s in your mouth).


All these instructions make the care a bit more complicated, so this is why lip piercings are usually not recommended as first piercings. In case you really want to have your lip pierced, it’s best if you have at least one other piercing before it, so you are familiar with some aftercare procedures and know what to expect.


Other Piercing Types


There are many other popular piercing types you might want to try: tongue piercing, septum piercing, nipple piercing, and even genital piercing. However, these piercings are best reserved for more experienced users.


If you are new to body piercing, it’s best to stick to the simplest piercings first and then move on to the more complex ones later. In case you really, really want to have, say, tongue or nipple pierced, it’s best to be patient a bit and get another piercing first, to see if this sort of thing is for you. Also, getting a simpler piercing first is a good way to learn about the aftercare and how to take a good care of your piercing.


So, What to Choose?


Ultimately, the choice is yours. Before deciding on the body part to pierce, you should know what you want. Usually, people don’t want a piercing; they want a specific type of a piercing, so chances are that you already know what you want. Maybe you want ear cartilage piercing, or a nostril piercing, or a cute belly button piercing. The choice is yours.


When deciding which body part to pierce, consider several things: your individual wishes, your lifestyle and your experience. If you are looking for your first piercing, then it means you are a beginner, but what about the other factors? What kind is your lifestyle and will you be able to wear your belly button piercing without a problem each day? Certain piercings can get caught on the clothes or the items in your surrounding so they are not safe to be worn in all the situations. Also, some jobs have a dress code that prevents you from displaying your piercings. These are some of the things you need to think about.


Another important thing is your anatomy. This is generally less crucial for the popular piercing types, because almost anyone can get an earlobe or a nostril piercing. However, it’s always good to check out with your piercer and see if your anatomy is suitable for a particular piercing type. This is very important for certain advanced piercings, such as genital piercings, though you don’t have to worry about this when you are still a newbie.


The (potential) trouble is if you want a more complex type of a piercing for your first piercing. In this case, it’s recommended if you get some piercing experience first and then move to the more complex and adventurous types. Remember, certain piercing types are popular for a reason: they are easy to perform and maintain, they look beautiful and there is plenty of gorgeous body jewelry you can use with them! This is why it’s best to start with one of the popular ones and then move to the more complex ones if you decide that body piercing is something you really like.

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