Where words are restrained, the eyes often talk a great deal.”- Samuel Richardson

Eyebrow piercings are timeless and unique, and will pop your eyes and give you seamless style. It is a unisex piercing, as it is popular among men and women. Thus becomes a fashion statement among them. This blog will carry the ultimate information you need before getting it done.

Eyebrow piercing is a surface piercing with a separate entry and exit point through which jewellery is passed perpendicularly. It is located on the skin above the eyelid and is done by using a 16G needle.

 

Types of Eyebrow Piercings

Following eyebrow piercings can give you a bold and trendy look. Below are a few types of eyebrow piercing that provide an aesthetic feel.

1. Multiple Eyebrow piercings 

This is one of the stylish piercing that everyone wants. If you like to have more than one piercing on your eyebrow, then this is the perfect choice. Having multiple eyebrow piercings helps you create an edgy look, but unfortunately, you cannot have it all at once because of the area’s sensitivity. But the good news is you can have it as soon as your recent one is healed.

1. Horizontal Eyebrow piercings

These piercings are done horizontally on the outer edge of the eyebrow and look stunning when adorned with a straight or curved barbell. One of the best things about this piercing is that it is less prone to hurting around the eye area as it is located on the upper side of the eye. Moreover, you stick to straight or curved barbells for this piercing.

1.     Vertical Eyebrow Piercing

As the name suggests, it lies vertically above the outer edge of the eyebrow and runs down to the lower edge of the eyebrow. You can choose any area around your eyebrows to have a vertical piercing. Compared to horizontal piercings, you can have various jewellery options to wear on vertical piercings.

1. Spiral Eyebrow Piercing

If you want a unique and trendy eyebrow piercing, you can opt for a spiral eyebrow piercing. It is similar to vertical piercing with only the difference of perforations that are created. A spiral piercing looks very similar to a horizontal piercing, with the main difference being the number of holes created. Rather than two holes, you can have four, six, or even eight holes for this piercing. 

2. T- Eyebrow Piercing:

T eyebrow piercing is a combination of horizontal and vertical piercing and is usually done on the end of the eyebrow. This name is given to it as this eyebrow piercing is done in such a way that it resembles the alphabet ‘T’. The perforation is done close to each other, so you should be extra careful about this piercing.

As Eyebrow piercing is done on the area around the eyes, which is the sensitive part of the body, making it more prone to rejection. Thus, it is important to know every bit of this piercing to have a better experience.

Risks & Complications associated with Eyebrow Piercing

 

The eyes have sensitive tissue around them that makes them more prone towards complications. Thus, when you have an eyebrow piercing, you should know the risk and complications beforehand. The following problems may occur if you fail to take care of it properly.

• Infections are the most common problem. The symptoms of infection include bleeding, inflammation, or you may feel pain in the area.        
• Scarring can occur when the jewellery is migrated from its initial location on the area where you get your piercing done rejects the jewellery. This can also cause irritation and your skin doesn’t heal properly, resulting in scarring.
• Tearing can occur if you constantly interfere with your piercing as it is healing. Do not pick at it or pull on it and keep it clean.
• Allergic reactions can occur due to specific metal jewellery. So, If you have a known allergy to a particular metal, you should avoid wearing that metal in your piercing. The most common allergen is nickel; however, other alloys can also cause an allergic reaction if they’re present in large amounts. If you already have a specific metal allergy, ask your piercer before getting your new piercing.
• The vision might get affected due to tissue damage; thus, it’s essential to follow proper safety measures when deciding to get your eyebrow piercing done.
• Your piercing may become piercing bumps if you don’t follow a proper aftercare routine.
• You can catch Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C if your piercer does not use sterile products. So, make sure to choose your piercer wisely to avoid such complications.

Eyebrow Piercing Aftercare Rules

For the aftercare of the eyebrow piercing, you need to stick to the standard practices that include

• Cleaning it 2 to 3 times daily with saline solution.
  • Don’t touch the piercing without any reason
  • Avoid using glasses so that it does not mess with the jewellery
  • Avoid waxing/threading your eyebrows during the healing process.
  • Do not use any foreign ingredients near your new piercing, including face wash and makeup, as it contains chemicals that can react to the piercing and cause irritation.         
  • Don’t put any bandages, as it will put pressure on the area, which can lead to rejection.

Pain & Healing time

This piercing is not very painful and is easy to perform. You might feel some sort of pressure or discomfort during the process. As compared to other piercings, you might catch swelling with this piercing, and it goes away on its own.

Eyebrow piercing takes about three to four months to completely heal, depending on how you take care of it. If it gets hurt by anything, even if it’s your glasses, then you’re making it longer to heal.

Make sure your piercing is completely healed when you are going to have different jewellery. To make it heal fast, you must follow your aftercare routine or ask your piercer about it to have a wonderful experience.