7 Piercing Trends to Try in 2023, According to Piercing Pro
7 Piercing Trends That Are Huge in 2023, According to Professional Piercers
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If you've heard of a traditional rook piercing, you've probably also heard that they can be extremely difficult to heal, which is why Pearce says the faux-rook piercing is a great alternative for someone who doesn't want to engage in a tricky healing process.
"Instead of piercing downward through that dense fold of cartilage, the faux rook is actually pierced through the flat of the ear cartilage, much like a regular helix piercing is," Pearce says. Then, rather than a curved barbell or ring, the faux rook uses a flat-back stud. "It is also a great alternative for someone who may not have the best ear anatomy to safely support a traditional rook piercing," Pearce adds.