Do I have the right ear anatomy for an industrial piercing?

Broken down to basics, an industrial piercing is two holes connected by one piece of jewelry—typically a barbell. “Most people do not have the right anatomy to get a traditional industrial piercing,” she says.

Do you have to have a certain ear shape for an industrial piercing?

The industrial piercing is really two piercings in one: an outer helix piercing connected to a forward helix piercing by a straight barbell. While popular, this piercing doesn’t work for all ears, as you need to have a defined helix, or ear “ridge,” and enough space for the barbell to sit unobstructed.

What does it mean to not have the right anatomy for a piercing?

You may not have the IDEAL anatomy for a traditional navel piercing, but sometimes there are other options! Alas, the answer may be just plain no. If you have a Navel piercing done without proper anatomy/jewelry… you will likely end up with permanent scarring and disfigurement! YIKES.

How do you choose an ear piercing placement?

The closer the ears are to the face, in general, the more the piercings should be deliberately designed forward for rings/studs to be pointing to the front, and not just perpendicular to the ear.

How do you know if industrial piercing is for you?

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.

Can I turn my helix into an industrial?

A vertical industrial piercing can pierce a few different areas of the cartilage. Often, it entails a helix piercing and a conch piercing, two coch piercings, or the rook and the conch. The double or triple industrial piercing consists of multiple industrial piercings.

What gauge is a industrial piercing?

14G
Body Piercing Standard Gauges:

Piercing	Standard Gauge
Industrial Barbell	14G (16G is also commonly used)
Labret Lip Rings	14G or 16G
Monroe Piercing	16G
Nipple Piercing	14G

Is my belly button right for a piercing?

There arent a specific belly button type (that we saw above) that can or can not have belly button piercings. As long as you have sufficient skin above or below your navel, getting a piercing is possible. However, to do that it is always recommended to go to an experienced piercer.