A piercing can be something small and subtle, or it can completely change your look.

Some people get their first ear piercing and stop there. Others start with one and somehow end up planning an entire ear full of jewelry.

Then you've got the nose piercing people.

The septum people.

The eyebrow people.

And the people who are already thinking about their next piercing before the one they just got is even finished.

That's part of what makes piercing so much fun — there isn't one right way to do it.

Piercing Has Been Around a Lot Longer Than You Might Think

Body piercing definitely isn't a new trend.

People have been piercing and decorating their bodies for thousands of years. Throughout history, piercings have been connected to beauty, status, tradition, identity, milestones and cultural practices.

Today, a lot of people choose piercings for a much simpler reason:

They like the way they look.

And that's a perfectly good reason.

The Classic Ear Piercing

There's a reason ear piercings never really go out of style.

They're simple, versatile and can be as subtle or noticeable as you want them to be.

One small piece of jewelry can keep things clean and classic, while multiple ear piercings can completely change the look.

Helix, tragus, conch, rook and other placements also give you plenty of room to build something more individual than a traditional lobe piercing.

The Curated Ear

This is where piercing starts becoming almost like designing your own little piece of artwork.

Instead of looking at each piercing individually, you can plan several piercings and jewelry pieces so the entire ear works together.

Maybe you like everything small and coordinated.

Maybe you want different shapes and jewelry.

Or maybe your plan is simply:

“I have some empty space right there. Let's pierce it.”

We've heard worse ideas.

Nose Piercings

A nostril piercing can be surprisingly subtle.

A small stud can add just enough detail to change someone's look without overpowering everything else.

Switch the jewelry, however, and that same piercing can suddenly become much more noticeable.

That's one of the cool things about body jewelry — the piercing stays in the same place, but the jewelry can change the personality of it.

Septum Piercings

The septum is on the bolder side, although the jewelry you choose makes a huge difference.

A simple piece can keep the look relatively clean, while more decorative jewelry can make the septum one of the first things people notice.

Septum piercing also has a long history across different cultures, although its meanings and traditions have varied greatly from one culture to another.

Today, many people simply choose it as another form of personal expression.

Eyebrow Piercings

Eyebrow piercings have always had a little attitude.

They became strongly associated with alternative styles, but you don't have to belong to any particular crowd to wear one.

Like most modern piercings, sometimes the meaning is simply:

“I thought it looked cool.”

We can respect that.

Dermals

Dermals are a little different because they can create the appearance of jewelry sitting almost directly on the skin.

Placement can make them subtle or turn them into a feature of the overall look.

They're another example of how body piercing has evolved far beyond simply getting your ears pierced.

Sometimes the Jewelry Makes the Piercing

Getting the piercing is only the beginning.

Changing the jewelry can give an existing piercing an entirely different look.

Something simple and understated one day can become bright, decorative and attention-grabbing the next.

That's why we've been adding new and exciting upgrade jewelry options at 22 Caliber Tattoo Studios.

If you're getting pierced — or already have healed piercings and want to change up your look — ask your piercer about our available upgrade jewelry.

You might walk in thinking you want something simple and leave with something completely different.

Are You Good or Naughty? 😇😈

Our 22 Caliber Twins have made this question pretty easy.

Maybe your piercing style belongs with our Good Twin — clean, cute and a little more innocent.

Or maybe you're definitely hanging out with the Naughty Twin — bold, edgy and looking for something that gets noticed.

Then there are the people who are a little bit of both.

We have a feeling that's most of you.

Your Piercings Don't Have to Mean Anything to Anyone Else

Just like tattoos, people sometimes feel like every piercing needs to have a meaning behind it.

It doesn't.

Your piercing can mark an important time in your life.

It can represent something personal.

It can be part of your individual style.

Or you can get it because you looked in the mirror one morning and thought:

“A piercing would look really good right there.”

Ultimately, it's your body and your style.

Find Your Style at 22 Caliber

If reading this has you thinking about your next piercing, stop in and talk with one of our piercers at 22 Caliber Tattoo Studios.

Our standard piercings are $22 with standard jewelry included, and we have additional upgrade jewelry available for people who want something different.

Ask your piercer what's available and let them help you put together a look that's yours.

Good? 😇

Naughty? 😈

Simple?

Bold?

You decide.

Visit www.22calibertattoos.com for our Hilliard, Columbus South and Canal Winchester locations.