Ear piercings with tragus

The tragus piercing is stylish and versatile. But what type of jewelry should you choose for a tragus piercing, and is this the right type of piercing for you?

75 years ago most people pierced their ears at home, young girls going so far as to organize "piercing parties" with their friends; 500 years before that, earrings were the mark of nobility. So while the modern age hasn't brought us the rocket cars we were promised in our youth, we can at least be thankful that the new generation isn't getting together on a Friday night to push hot metal through their earlobes--although they might still put on princely airs from time to time.

If you’re stuck deciding between a helix or tragus piercing, you’re in luck. We’re settling the tragus vs helix debate once and for all. In this guide, we’re defining each piercing and sharing their differences in pain levels, healing, price, and jewelry options.