Ear piercings have long been more than just a simple stud in the earlobe. If you’re into individual style, you’re guaranteed to find the right piercing among the many varieties – whether subtle, striking, or elegant. In this post, we explain all the important types of ear piercings – with tips directly from Ella, your piercer in Dinkelsbühl.
🌀 An overview of the most popular ear piercing variants
🔹 Helix
- Position: Upper cartilage rim of the ear
- Jewelry: Ring or labret stud
- Healing: 3–6 months
- Popular because: Subtle, stylish, easy to combine
🔹 Industrial
- Position: Two connected cartilage points (usually helix + forward helix)
- Jewelry: Long barbell
- Healing: 6–12 months
- Striking and cool, better for experienced wearers
🔹 Rook
- Position: Cartilage fold above the daith
- Jewelry: Curved barbell or small ring
- Healing: 6–9 months
- Tip: Only possible with the right anatomy
🔹 Daith
- Position: Cartilage above the ear canal (inner)
- Jewelry: Segment ring
- Healing: 4–8 months
- Fun Fact: Sometimes used to help with migraines
🔹 Tragus
- Position: Cartilage in front of the ear canal
- Jewelry: Labret or small ring
- Healing: 3–6 months
- Very popular for a minimalist look
🔹 Snug
- Position: Inner ear cartilage, opposite the rook
- Jewelry: Curved barbell
- Healing: 6–12 months
- Special feature: Quite rare, very eye-catching
🔹 Conch (inner/outer conch)
- Position: Inner surface of the ear or outer shell
- Jewelry: Labret or large ring
- Healing: 6–9 months
- Very striking with a large ring
🔹 Anti-Tragus
- Position: Cartilage opposite the tragus
- Healing: 6–9 months
- Not anatomically possible for everyone
🔹 Lobe (classic & multiple)
- Position: Soft earlobe
- Healing: 4–8 weeks
- Perfect for beginners – can also be combined in multiples
🧼 Aftercare & Healing: What you need to know
- Don’t twist it! – better to clean gently
- No pressure from headphones or sleeping on that side
- Clean with sterile saline solution (twice daily)
- Ella is happy to check your piercing if needed – even after your appointment!
📍 Ear piercings by Ella – safe, individual & stylish
Ella helps you find the right ear piercing for your anatomy and your look – with precise
📍 Old Dragon Ink, Danziger Str 15, 91550 Dinkelsbühl
📞 +49 (0) 1556 8761848
📸 Instagram: @ellaspiercing
Piercing Studio Location: Dinkelsbühl near Feuchtwangen, Crailsheim, Ansbach, Willburgstetten, Wassertrüdingen, Nördlingen, Ellwangen, and reachable within a few hours’ drive from Stuttgart, Nuremberg & Munich.
