Types of Orbital Piercings: A Guide to Unique Ear Styles

Orbital Piercing Types, Process, Pain Level, Healing Time

A single hoop passing through two connected piercings in the outer ear

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Features two hoops connected by a bar through two pairs of piercings

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A hoop circling the conch area, creating a sleek, continuous look

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Combines multiple small hoops or bars on the upper cartilage for a unique style

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A hoop piercing that wraps around the snug area of the ear cartilage

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Features a hoop or bar through the rook piercing, offering a distinctive look.

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Orbital Piercing Types, Process, Pain Level, Healing Time

Orbital Piercing

A single hoop passing through two connected piercings in the outer ear

Classic Orbital

Features two hoops connected by a bar through two pairs of piercings

Double Orbital

A hoop circling the conch area, creating a sleek, continuous look

Conch Orbital

Combines multiple small hoops or bars on the upper cartilage for a unique style

Helix Orbital

A hoop piercing that wraps around the snug area of the ear cartilage

Snug Orbital

Features a hoop or bar through the rook piercing, offering a distinctive look.

Rook Orbital