In our humble opinion, nothing beats the rush of getting a needle poked through your skin for apiercing.

Piercing trends tend to ebb and flow.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected many folks' ability to get piercings as mask-covered areas became off-limits.

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Here are the piercing trends you’ll be seeing everywhere in 2022.

Sometimes these curations also involve adding new jewelry to already existing piercings to ensure everything works together.

“An actual orbital is just one ring that connects two holes,” she explains.

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you’re able to get two new piercings or use new jewelry to connect older ones.

In 2017, I fulfilled one of my childhood dreams of getting a belly button piercing.

Flat Helix

Folks are becoming more interested in receiving multiple piercings at once rather than just one.

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The flat helix is specifically the flat area of cartilage located in the upper ear.

She’s also noticed an increase in asymmetrical placements, which can be done in this area.

Eyebrow

Recently, we’ve noticed certain celebrities with new eyebrow piercings some fake, some real.

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On September 27, Lil Nas X showed off his neweyebrow piercing on TikTokto fans' praise.

Cardi B debuted her owneyebrow piercing during Paris Fashion Weekin one of the best ways possible.

The jewelry in these holes is just as important as the piercings themselves.

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She cites the resurgence of punk, alternative, and even scene aesthetics as the impetus for this rise.

It’s up to you to decide what kind of fun you’re into.

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