All About Pinna Piercings The Trendiest Ear Piercing Nowadays

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On the scene comes the latest and trendiest piercing of them all: the pinna piercing.

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The pinna is located on the outer rim of the ear, near the top

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It is very similar to what is known as an 'auricle' piercing, only the pinna is higher up on the ear.

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It can also be called a helix piercing.

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Yes, it is a cartilage piercing, however, they ordinarily heal very quickly.

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Part of the reason for the popularity of the pinna piercing is how versatile it is: rings, hoops, bars, cuffs, or anything else you feel like sticking in the top of your ear!

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Swipe up to learn more about the Pinna Piercing!

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