From ear piercings to copper vessels and walking barefoot, many Indian traditions have scientific explanations alongside ...

A timeless take on cool. Reviewed by Julia A. Siegel, MD Double ear piercings typically take six to eight weeks to heal and require careful aftercare to avoid infection. Piercings on the earlobe are ...

Maybe I’m just a 29-year-old teenager, but an ear covered in piercings is still very much my goal in life. It also happens that the earring stack trend hasn’t gone away; it’s only gotten bigger, with ...

From fine jewelry options to budget bets.

Ear Piercing in Kids: Ear piercing is a common tradition for children in India. However, there is a right age for it. Getting a child's ears pierced too early can lead to serious complications. In ...

I've always known I'd be heavily pierced. I remember seeing scene queens on MySpace and Tumblr with fun earring styles and placements that were far from basic, and knowing I had to be that girl when I ...

While some people choose makeup or clothing as a means of expressing their personal style, others prefer to show off their aesthetic through accessories — and ear piercings are one of the most visible ...

If you're a big fan of cool piercings, you've likely tried your hand at some of the more popular ones, like the helix, conch, or tragus piercing. If you're a true aficionado, you've maybe even tried ...

From embedded jewellery to scarring and infections, some in the industry want at-home kits banned.

The image by Britt Reints is licensed under CC BY 2.0 You don’t have to go to the mall anymore to get your ears pierced. While teenagers in the past may have gotten theirs pierced at the mall, the ...

Many people begin to get piercings at a young age, starting with simple earlobe piercings. Eventually, though, they may find themselves interested in more unusual ear piercings. Since choosing just ...