Eyebrow Piercing

What is eyebrow piercing?

It is one of the most popular surface piercings done along the eyebrow. Although eyebrow piercing was introduced in the 1970’s, it has still not gone out of fashion. Wearing funky and cool eyebrow jewelry looks good on both guys and girls.

Eyebrow Piercings
Eyebrow Piercings
Eyebrow Piercing
Eyebrow Piercing

How to pierce your eyebrow?

Make sure you select a well-known piercing parlor to get the piercing done. You need to show the professional piercer the exact place to be pierced. After the entry and exit points are marked with a pen, a hollow, sterilized piercing needle is passed from the outside corner of the eye through the eyebrow. The jewelry is then inserted into the piercing.

Eyebrow piercing pain

It is less likely to hurt while getting the eyebrow pierced. According to some people, this kind of piercing causes the same amount of pain experienced during eyebrow-plucking. Since the area is punctured, it might undergo mild swelling and bruising.

Eyebrow Piercing Pictures
Eyebrow Piercing Pictures
Female Eyebrow Piercing
Female Eyebrow Piercing

Eyebrow piercing aftercare

  • Do not touch the pierced spot without washing your hands
  • Clean the piercing regularly with a cotton ball soaked in warm saline water
  • Rinse the pierced area thoroughly using a mild soap while taking a shower
  • Use disposable paper towels to gently dry the piercing
  • Avoid shaving or plucking the pierced eyebrow
  • Do not apply makeup, lotions, creams, or antibiotic ointments on the piercing
  • Avoid sleeping on the piercing
Eyebrows Piercing
Eyebrows Piercing
Men Eyebrow Piercing
Men Eyebrow Piercing

Eyebrow piercing healing

It takes 6-8 weeks for the piercing to heal properly.

Eyebrow Piercing Male
Eyebrow Piercing Male
Small Eyebrow Piercing
Small Eyebrow Piercing

Eyebrow piercing infection and complications

If you notice a pus-filled red bump near the pierced region, then it indicates an infection. Take medical help if it becomes severely infected. Wrong placement of the piercing or an allergic reaction might lead to jewelry rejection and migration. Getting the jewelry removed in time prevents the formation of scars. Following the aftercare instructions during the healing period helps avoid such complications.

Eyebrow piercing jewelry

Barbells and captive bead rings fit comfortably in the eyebrow. Unless the piercing has undergone complete healing, it is not advisable to experiment with different styles of jewelry. Sixteen-gauge jewelry is recommended to minimize the risk of rejection. Small shiny magnetic studs can be used to create a fake eyebrow piercing.

Diamond Eyebrow Piercing
Diamond Eyebrow Piercing
Eyebrow Barbell Piercing
Eyebrow Barbell Piercing
Eyebrow Ring Piercing
Eyebrow Ring Piercing
Gold Eyebrow Piercing
Gold Eyebrow Piercing

How to hide an eyebrow piercing?

If you do not want to show the piercing, then use clear retainers.

Eyebrow piercing cost

The price of the piercing will be somewhere between $20 and $80 in any standard piercing salon.

Different types of eyebrow piercings

Vertical eyebrow piercing

Here the piercing passes vertically through the bottom of the eyebrow.

Vertical Eyebrow Piercing
Vertical Eyebrow Piercing

Horizontal/Sideway eyebrow piercing

The piercing is either done above or below the eyebrow.

Horizontal Eyebrow Piercing
Horizontal Eyebrow Piercing

Double eyebrow piercing

Two perforations are made either vertically or horizontally on the eyebrow.

Double Eyebrow Piercing
Double Eyebrow Piercing

Anti-eyebrow piercing/reverse eyebrow piercing

Perforation is made on the upper cheek below the eye.

Anti Eyebrow Piercing
Anti Eyebrow Piercing

References:

http://tattoo.about.com/od/bodypiercingforbeginners/g/pguide_eyebrow.htm

http://blog.bodyjewelry.com/tag/getting-eyebrow-piercing/

http://sniperink.com/extreme/piercings/eyebrow/

http://greatliving.hubpages.com/hub/Eyebrow-and-Anti-Eyebrow-Piercings-Aftercare-Risks-and-Dealing-with-Pain-and-Infections

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