The conch piercing is located on the middle of your ear cartilage and resembles a conch shell. There are many types of conch piercing.
Conch piercings are the most original of all the adorable ear piercings. Conch piercings are a unique way to adorn your ear. They’re bold and wearable, which is why they have become so popular in recent years.
What are the TYPES of CONCH PIERCINGS?
There are two options for conch piercings: inner vs outer conch, and some variants.
INNER CONCH PIERCING
The inner conch is found in the middle of the conch near the daith, which is the fold of cartilage above and below the entrance to the ear canal. It is usually adorned with a stud. It is important to remember that this type of piercing takes longer to heal due to its location.
OUTER CONCH PIERCING
The more common type of the two is the outer conch. It is located on the outer edge the ear’s cartilage. You can pierce the ear in many places, including the lower and upper conch.
The best thing about the outer conech is that you have more options for jewelry (hello hoops!). It heals much faster than the inner conch.
DOUBLE CONCH
A double conch is made up of two conch piercings. The conch piercings can be stacked on top of one another or horizontally.
It’s a good idea if you plan on getting two conchs, to determine their locations before they are pierced. This will ensure that your jewelry is in the right place and allow for healing.
ORBITAL CONCH
It is a rare piercing. The orbital conch requires two holes to be made. One at the outer conch, one at the outer cartilage.
This piercing uses a ring that passes through both holes. It creates the illusion that the jewelry orbits the ear’s cartilage.
What are the benefits of getting a conch?
Conchs are a great way of adding personality to your look. A conch is a unique and delicate addition to your curated ears. This piercing, unlike other cartilage piercings, is compatible with most ears and styles.
It’s easy to dress your conch with the beautiful conch jewelry.
WHAT IS THE FINAL PRICE OF A CONCH PIERCING?
Costs for conch-piercing will vary depending on the location and type of jewelry.
WARNING! Never use a piercing tool for cartilage piercing. The possibility of infection is higher with piercing guns than with needles.
WHAT IS THE RISK OF GETTING A CONCH PIERCING HURT?
Everybody is different, and everyone has different pain tolerances. Most people agree that conch piercing is painful. This is because the cartilage piercing passes through the thicker portion of the ear.
The method of piercing your conch can affect the level of pain. The pain of getting your conch pierced by a piercer using a needle will be similar to other cartilage piercings like helix, tragus and daith. It can be more painful if the piercer uses a dermal punch. This allows you to wear bigger earrings.
What is a dermal punch? A dermal punch can be described as a perforation technique in which the piercer removes tissue from the ear’s cartilage so thicker jewelry can enter.
WHAT AGE DOES IT TAKE FOR A CONCH TO HEAL?
Conchs that were done with a needle heal in 6 to 9 months, while conchs that were done with a dermal punt might take up to a year to heal. The healing process will depend on the individual and how they care for their ear cartilage.
