55 Face Piercing Names And Types For Body Jewelry Fans

Supriya Jain
Apr 04, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Apr 04, 2023
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Piercing names for the face usually tend to be similar to piercing ideas related to the other parts of the body.

If you are someone who is looking forward to wearing a lip ring or multiple lip rings, then you need to understand that the pain is a small price to pay for getting the desired appearance.

Some of the popular face piercings are Monroe piercing, Medusa piercing, barbell piercing, lip piercing, bar piercing, curved piercing, cheek piercing, and several others.

Dermal Face Piercing Names

Dermal piercings are also called single-point piercings. The areas of the body where the dermal piercings are done are the chest, thighs, cheekbones, abdomen, nape of the neck, lower back. To know the dermal face piercing names, check the list below. 

  • Cartilage Piercings are of different types, such as forward helix, industrial piercing, and many more. The jewelry used in this piercing is clickers, studs, and captives.
  • Conch is done through the middle of the ear towards the right side.
  • Daith Piercing is done by passing the needle through the innermost cartilage fold of the ear. This part is also called the crus of the helix.
  • Ear Piercings are of several types, such as helix piercing, snug, daith piercing, dermal punch, and many more.
  • Helix Piercing is done at the helix part of the cartilage of the upper ear. The jewelry used in the piecing is either captive bead rings or studs.
  • Nape Piercing is done at the nape of the neck surface. A popular body piercing type.
  • Navel Piercing is also called Belly Piercing. The jewelry preferred for this piercing is a button ring. A popular body piercing type.
  • Orbital Piercing is done by creating two holes by connecting a hoop.
  • Outer Conch is done towards the outer ear towards the lower part and in proximity to the antihelix.
  • Rook is done at the antihelix part of the ear. It is the ridge placed between the inner and outer conch. A single curved piercing type on which barbells would look great.
  • Snug is done by passing through the antihelix from the medial to the lateral surface.
  • Tragus is done in front of the ear canal.
  • Transverse Lobe Piercing is done by piercing the lobe of the ear from side to side direction rather than front to back.
  • Wrist Piercing is done at the surface of the wrist. This is a risky piercing and has to be taken care of.

Different Face Piercing Names

There are different types of face piercings such as eyebrow piercing, labret, anti-eyebrow piercing, medusa, nostril, Monroe, bridge, dimples, and septum. With the help of the list presented below, you will get a complete idea of various face piercing names.

  • Anti-Eyebrow Piercing, also called butterfly or teardrop piercing is another surface piercing. It is usually done over the cheekbone that generally lines up with the side of the eyebrow.
  • Bridge Piercing is also a type of surface piercing. This piercing is done through the bridge of the nose.
  • Cheek Piercing is the type of piercing that is generally done at the place where the dimples would appear. This is the reason that cheek piercing is also known as dimple piercing.
  • Eye Piercings are also called eyelid piercings. These types of piercings are generally done on the eyelids. A captive bead ring is generally selected for the eyelid.
  • Nasallang Piercing is a single bar passing from the right nostril, septum, and left nostril.
  • Nose Piercing is one of the most popular nose piercings on the face. There are various types of nose piercings. It is done anywhere on the nose at the cartilage or skin part. The jewelry used in this is called a nose jewel.
  • Rhino Piercing appears as a piercing done at the horn of the rhino. The piercing is done by passing the needle vertically through the nostril division.
  • Septril Piercing is also called Jungle piercing. This is done by stretching the septum of the nose and is a complicated piercing.
  • Septum Piercing is done at the septum, the cartilaginous division between the nostrils.
  • Third Eye Piercing is also called forehead piercing. This piercing is done at the place where usually the third eye is, at the forehead.

Mouth Piercings Names

If you are planning to start a new journey with facial piercings then choosing nose piercing at first will be a great choice. It is quite easy and is also one of the popular piercings in the present day. If you want to know about various popular mouth piercing names, then check the names below. 

  • Angel Bites is done above the upper lip on both sides. This generally takes around 12 weeks to heal properly and has risks too.
  • Canine Bites also consist of four piercings. The piercing is done on both sides of the upper and lower lips. The time varies from about 8-12 weeks to get healed completely.
  • Cyber Bites are done one above the upper lip and another piercing below the lower lip. Pushpin post and labret studs are used as jewelry in this piercing.
  • Dahlia Bites is also called joker piercing. This is called so because it is usually done to elongate the smile. This piercing usually has 14G to 16G labret studs. The healing is around 20 weeks.
  • Dolphin Bites are done below the center part of the lower lip portion. They are close to the lip.
  • Frowny Piercing is also called the frenulum piercing. This piercing process is carried out by inserting the needle through the thin lining of the tissue that connects the bottom lip and gums.
  • Inner Mouth Piercing, there are different types of inner mouth piercing, too, that are gaining more popularity with time.
  • Inverted Tongue Piercing is done on the reverse side of the tongue and is a complicated piercing process.
  • Inverted Vertical Labret Piercing is also referred to as Ashley piercing. It is done towards the back of the lip, inside the mouth.
  • Jestrum Piercing is done at the center of the upper lip as a vertical piercing. 16 gauge barbell or similar jewelry is used for this.
  • Labret Lip Piercing is also called a bottom lip piercing. This is a horizontal piercing that is inserted either below the center or side of the bottom lip part. The healing of this piercing can take up to two weeks.
  • Lip Piercing: is also one of the popular piercings that excites the younger generation. There are different types of lip piercings available for you.
  • Madonna is done to mimic the natural beauty mark towards the right side of the upper lip. The healing time varies from 6-12 weeks and can also go up to nine months if proper care is not taken. The jewelry recommended for this is 16 G pushpin post or labret studs.
  • Medusa is also called central upper lip piercing or philtrum piercing. It is done above the central part of the upper lip which is generally called the philtrum.
  • Monroe Piercing is also called left upper lip piercing. The name Monroe came from the name of an icon of pop culture Maryline Monroe.
  • Shark Bites consist of four piercings, two piercings at both sides of the lower lip. Either 16 gauge or 14 gauge is used for this piercing. The jewelry preferred for this is captive rings, circular barbells, and labret studs. It generally takes around 12 weeks to get healed completely.
  • Smiley Piercing is done by punching a tissue named the frenulum that is connecting the upper gums to the lips.
  • Snake Bites are carried out below the lower lip on both sides which appear as a snake bite. Generally takes around eight weeks for healing but is quite risky.
  • Spider Bites is done below the lower lip on the same side with two piercings being close to each other. Labrets, circular barbells, and captive rings are used in this piercing.
  • Standard Tongue Piercing is also called a midline tongue piercing. This piercing is done in the middle of the tongue. The time for healing for this piercing varies from 4 - 6 weeks.
  • Tongue Piercings are also a part of the present trend. People find it very cool and sexy. There are different types of tongue piercings.
  • Tongue Web Piercing is done on the part of the tongue that has connective tissues attached to the lower gums. 16 gauge short barbells or circular rings are preferred for this one.
  • Uvula Piercing is done in the uvula, which is nearer to the nasopharynx that is responsible for secreting saliva and protecting the respiratory canal from pathogens.
  • Vampire Piercing is done under the upper lip passing through the frenulum. It has one or more piercings.
  • Venom Piercing is also known as Frog Eyes piecing. It is done on both sides of the middle tongue. The healing can take place for around four weeks. The jewelry used here is either 14G or 16G rings.
  • Vertical Labret Piercing is done vertically at the center of the bottom lip. This has many risks associated with it.

Eyebrow Piercings Names

Eyebrow piercings have been popular for a long time. People find this as unique and cool for their outer appearance. A cheekbone piercing is also called a dimple piercing. To know about different types of eyebrow piercing names, check the list given below.

  • Horizontal Piercing is inserted horizontally towards the side of the eyebrows on the top side. The curved bars are used for the piercing.
  • Multiple Piercing is a combination of two or more piercings.
  • Spiral Piercing needs two or three holes on the eyebrows, like in a sequential manner, a spiral way. The jewelry used for this piercing is spiral-shaped.
  • T Piercing, in this piercing, in the eyebrow region, the piercing will be done in the shape of the alphabet T.
  • Vertical Piercing is done along the ridge of the eyebrows. This can be inserted anywhere below the eyebrow. It is usually pierced at a 35 degrees angle from the corner of the eye from the outside.

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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