Ear piercings have always been en vogue, but the official namesake of constellation piercings has everyone taking notice. It can be difficult to know exactly how to arrange your unique ear constellation, but Piercing Models is here to help with the following tips.
Start with what you’ve got
Before you start with a serious plan, consider any ear piercings you already have that will add to your constellation. Whether it’s just your lobes or an array of different cartilage piercings, you’ve probably got something to work with in planning your final constellation. Consider the placement of these piercings and the jewelry you like to wear in them both for comfort and aesthetics. You want all this effort to stick around for a good long time!
Plan your constellation pattern
The next step is to figure out exactly the look you’re going for and what other piercings you need to complete your constellation. Are you more into a symmetrical look? Does an abstract theme align with your vision? Do you want to form a specific shape with your constellation? This is going to be your personal layout, and it should be unique to you and your tastes!
Plan the order of your new piercings
It’s important to remember that your constellation piercing will likely take time. While it’s perfectly fine to get some piercings at the same visit, there are some that will take an extended amount of time to heal. These should be your only focus without rushing to the next piercing.
After you’ve sorted out which new piercings you want to complete your look, consider the order you want to get them in. It’s also useful to consult a piercer at this step so they can let you know which piercings are ideal to do in groups, and which should be healed alone.
Select your final jewelry
At the time of piercing, you’ll most likely choose from basic jewelry that’s safe for healing. Even though this step takes time, you can always scope out Urban Body Jewelry for the jewelry styles you want to use post-healing in your final constellation. Whether or not you make a purchase now, you’ll have a better idea of how your whole vision will come together.
Complete the look
It may be a while until you can ultimately complete your entire constellation. After all, your body needs time to adjust and heal from each new piercing. Once all new piercings are fully healed and your jewelry is chosen, it’s time to put it all together. There’s nothing like seeing your plan come to fruition, and it’s time to enjoy it. Rock your new constellation on your next night out and show off your patient planning!
Hello! My name is Emily and I obsessed with piercings (and tattoos) since I was a little girl of 6 years old. I was fortunate enough to make my passion my work after meeting my amazing husband Jeffrey who owned his own tattoo shop. I just recently finished my internships at some of America’s most famous piercing shops and a dream to start something together was born. After falling in love with each other (and each other’s piercings and tattoos) we decided to expand his tattoo shop and I got to manage my own piercing shop in the same space! I’ve never been so happy being able to share my love for piercings through my shop and this blog I started back in 2013. We love to share models and inspiration, so feel free to email me your suggestions, pictures or if you just want to say hi!