Everything you need to know about conch piercings

Everything you need to know about conch piercings

The conch piercing is a gorgeous placement that can be used to show off a variety of jewellery.

This guide contains information about conch piercings including the jewellery you can wear and pain levels as well as aftercare tips and healing times.

The conch piercing is a gorgeous placement that can be used to show off a variety of jewellery.

This guide contains information about conch piercings including the jewellery you can wear and pain levels as well as aftercare tips and healing times.

What is a conch piercing?

The conch, which gets its name from the ear’s resemblance to a conch shell, is located in the inner cup part of your ear.

There are two options for getting a conch pierced: inner or outer.

An inner conch is pierced towards the centre of the ear with the intention of wearing a statement stud whereas an outer conch makes way for a hoop and is pierced closer to the edge of the ear.

A conch can be pierced once or twice if you want to maximise the jewellery you can wear.

How painful is a conch piercing?

We would rate a conch piercing a 7/10 on the pain scale but this can vary from person to person.

What jewellery can you wear in a conch piercing?

A conch piercing is a perfect placement for both studs and clicker hoops.

Make a statement with something big and sparkly or choose daintier pieces if you’ve got multiple conch piercings.

For optimum healing, you will be pierced initially with a labret stud that has a longer post length before sizing down to a shorter post or a clicker hoop once healed

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Laura Bond Jewellery Bold and Gold Edinburgh 14k solid yellow gold dainty Daisy flat back labret stud earring Cartilage Studs

What is the aftercare for a conch piercing?

To ensure your conch piercing heals well, we would recommend the following tips:

  • Gently clean your new piercing twice daily with a sterile saline solution - we love PierceMed piercing mist. Moisture can lead to bacteria so make sure you dry the area afterwards - the cool setting on a hairdryer works well.
  • Take extra care when removing clothes and styling hair to avoid snagging the jewellery.
  • Sleep on the opposite side of your piercing or use a donut travel pillow.
  • Avoid swimming in lakes, pools or hot tubs for 2-3 weeks while the piercing is still fresh.
  • Visit your piercer for a routine check up consultation around 6 weeks after. They'll check if you need to downsize the post of your stud - downsizing can help the healing process once the initial swelling has subsided.
  • And lastly, leave it alone as much as possible and let the natural healing process occur.

How long does a conch piercing take to heal?

A conch piercing can take anywhere between 6-14 months to fully heal but this varies from person to person.

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Laura says:

"Conch piercings are such a centrepiece for the ear. And you can dress them up or down.

Keep it minimal with dainty studs or make a statement with a bold climber stud or solid gold conch hoop."

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