Common gauges, lengths, and jewelry: The most common gauge to get pierced with is a 14GA. Straight barbells aren’t necessarily the only piece of jewelry that can be put in your Industrial piercing; you can even put a hoop in each piercing hole, or even two studs, as long as the barbell is the right gauge.

If using a barbell, gently slide the barbell into the piercing and then screw the additional ball into place. If using a captive bead ring, remove the bead from the ring and slide it into the piercing. If the ring does not go in easily, twist the ring slightly so that the ends are further apart.

Most people’s ears are suitable to get an industrial piercing. However some people’s ears don’t have a prominent ridge on the upper part of the ear. If your ear has a prominent ridge that runs from the upper part of the ear to about midway then you should be able to get an industrial no problem.

The pain of going through the actual piercing is quick and over before you know it, but the soreness and tenderness sticks around. About a year, could be more, it all depends. I’ve had mine for over 5 years now, still love it and would do it again. Definitely worth it.

Circular barbells, labret studs, and captive rings all work well in industrial piercing holes if you do not want to wear a standard barbell. There’s also a really neat piece of jewelry called a spiral that can be twisted in and out of both holes to wrap around the top of the ear.

Sizes. The standard size of a piercing diameter is usually 14 gauge, but some even go with a 16 gauge at first and then upgrade to a 14 gauge after the piercing has healed. It is actually easier to heal if the piercings are first pierced with captive bead rings in the hole, until the piercings have healed.

A. It’s normal for an industrial piercing to hurt for quite a while after getting pierced. Some ear cartilage piercings stay sore for 6 to 8 months or more. For example, when your piercing is fresh, your ear may throb constantly, but after a couple months, it may only be sore if you accidentally sleep on that side.

Bleeding may continue—usually intermittently—for a few days. Localized bruising is normal, though not typical for most piercings. Heavy blood flow or bleeding that continues for longer than a few days may be cause for concern, and you should contact your piercer or a physician.

Showering It’s perfectly safe to continue showering and washing your hair while your piercing heals. You may want to opt for a natural shampoo if the chemicals are irritating the area. Otherwise, simply take extra care to thoroughly rinse the soap and shampoo from in and around the piercing.

Industrial Piercing You tend to draw people in with your charming personality, but you only have a few very close friends. You’re less likely to get hurt that way, because you may look all rough and tumble, but you’re a big softy on the inside.

Submerge your ear entirely in the water. Keep it submerged for 5 minutes. Soak with a cotton pad instead. If you don’t want to fully submerge your ear, you can clean the piercing with a cotton makeup pad instead.

But if your symptoms are severe — or if this is your first time dealing with infection — you should see your piercer right away.

1. Don’t play with or remove the jewelry.
2. Clean the area two to three times per day.
3. Apply a warm compress.
4. Apply diluted tea tree oil.
5. Avoid OTC antibiotics or creams.

Crusting after body piercing is perfectly normal—this is just the result of your body trying to heal itself. 1 Dead blood cells and plasma make their way to the surface and then dry when exposed to air. While perfectly normal, these crusties do need to be cleaned carefully and thoroughly whenever you notice them.

Most industrial piercings take 2-3 months to heal. … You want to avoid sleeping on an industrial piercing because it adds additional pressure on the jewelry. It will be more likely to have scarring if you sleep on it.

The industrial piercing goes through cartilage in your ear and depending on how long it has been pierced it will close eventually and faster than many other piercings because of the location.

Industrial piercings are more prone to infection because there are 2 wounds, and the tension placed on the skin from the jewelry also increases inflammation and vulnerability to the skin. An infection occurs when harmful bacteria build up in one or both of the holes where your ear is pierced.