Soft copper wire : 20 gauge ( wire diameter 0.8mm ) : 2 and 2.5cm ( about 1 inch) for each links have beads 4 cm ( about 1.5 inch) for each ear hook 26 gauge ( wire diameter 0.4mm ) : 10 cm ( 4 inch) ...

Soft copper wire : 20 gauge ( wire diameter 0.8mm ) : 12cm ( about 5 inch) for each earring ( can be replaced with 22 gauge (0.6mm) wire for easy operation) 7 cm ( about 3 inch) for each french hook ...

Most people with pierced ears will notice pain and swelling for up to a week, sometimes more. People with gauges or plugs in their ears may notice swelling each time they stretch the ear.

As a mom with a young daughter, I am anticipating the special day when she asks me if she can get her ears pierced. When that day happens, I want to know all of my options to make that moment for her ...

If you're nodding along, then let's talk about forward helix piercings! This increasingly popular piercing offers a unique twist on classic ear adornments, sitting gracefully on the upper cartilage, ...

Hypertrophic piercing bumps and keloid scars can look similar. However, there are various ways to differentiate them. Skin changes can occur at the site of piercings. Knowing how to tell the ...

When considering a new piercing, I like to think of my ear as a blank canvas just waiting to be transformed into a masterpiece. Over the years, ear piercing has evolved into an art form of its own.

(John Walton/PA via AP) Jean-Philippe Mateta made his Crystal Palace return Saturday for the first time since sustaining a serious head injury that required 25 stitches on a severely lacerated ear.

Parents often wonder what a good age is to have ear piercing done. It is best to wait until a child can play an active role. Most often, this is past age 8. Children under 4 years may touch the ...