industrial piercing

Connected ear barbell

An industrial piercing is a type of ear piercing that connects two holes in the upper cartilage with a single straight barbell, typically passing through the helix and anti-helix.

The bar creates a dramatic diagonal line across the ear, making it one of the more visually striking piercing styles.

Because it passes through cartilage twice, healing takes longer than standard lobe piercings and requires careful aftercare.

She finally got the industrial piercing she'd been wanting for years.

procedure

barbell

Weighted exercise apparatus

  • cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
  • needlePointed implement for sewing
  • scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure

helix · aftercare · antiseptic · healing · titanium · stainless steel · surgical steel · sterilization · clamp · jewelry

aesthetic

barbell

Weighted exercise apparatus

statement · anodized · silver · gold · titanium · customization · gemstone · minimalist · edgy · bold

identity

self-expression

Conveying one's inner world

individuality · subculture · punk · goth · alternative · emo · counterculture · rite of passage · adolescence · autonomy

pain

throbbing

Rhythmic painful pulsing

tender · swelling · inflammation · discomfort · sensitivity · wince · flinch · analgesic · irritation · pressure

Categories
Opposites
piercing complexity/boldness

industrial piercinglobe piercing

Hole made for earrings

tragus piercing · nose stud

body modification intensity

industrial piercingunpierced

Having no holes

temporary tattoo · henna · ear cuff

subcultural signaling

industrial piercingdiamond studs

Gem-set ear jewelry

minimalist jewelry

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG