History says that previously sailors believed that their eyesight could be improved
by ear piercing! So, practically all sailors had it done, because in addition to
the eyesight, if a sailor was washed off the ship and then his body was found on
the shore, the ring in their ears paid a Christian burial. Today the purposes of
different types of ear piercings have changed greatly, and nowadays piercing in
your ear is mainly made to look more attractive, fashionable and outstanding.
As for
industrial piercing (or scaffold/construction piercing, as it is called
in the UK and Australia), today it has developed into a real fad with young people
and teenagers. The sense of this type of piercing is that two holes (the first
is usually made on the upper ear cartilage and the second - opposite the first)
are connected by one piece of piercing jewelry (usually it is some sort of barbell).
The piercers as a rule don't use a piercing gun for this type of piercing. A 14
gauge sterilized piercing needle is used instead. Most piercers make two holes
at once, some make the first and after it heals - the second. If you make scuffold
piercing by yourself, don't try to make everything at once: you may do the first
and in five minutes the second hole. Don't forget about sterilization! Sterilize
everything: your hands, needles, ears, and jewelry. After that, insert the barbell.
It is strongly recommended not to use piercing jewelry of silver and gold of a
low fineness for your new piercing, you can choose titanium, 18k Gold, stainless
steel. Having industrial piercing made might be rather painful, as
you get two piercings at the same time. From four to eight months will be needed
for industrial piercing to heal - everything depends on aftercare schedule and
your body. Industrial piercing costs about $40-90 to have it made in the USA. And
it's up to you to decide whether to have it made for you in a special studio or
to make it by yourself. During the healing period try not to sleep on the side
where you have your scuffold piercing (you can use a special tape or a bra to protect
your new piercing). Never use any cleaning products which are not intended for
piercing aftercare, as they not only kill bacteria, they also destroy your healing
flesh and eventually it becomes very subject to various infections.
In our not very exciting industrial epoch industrial piercing has developed into
a really breathtaking tendency and all forward minded people use this trend to
stand out from the crowd and show their unique personality. So, what are you waiting
for - make yourself 'industrialized'!