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How to Get a Daith Piercing

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The daith piercing is a fairly new type of piercing that is gaining popularity. A daith piercing is when a part of the ear's inner cartilage is pierced. It is a complicated piercing to perform and may only be available at select piercing salons.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Research your area to find out if any local salons perform a daith piercing. If you live in a rural area, you may need to travel to find a salon that can do it. Make sure that the salon is reputable and abides by the state's health regulations.

  2. Step 2

    Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. If you have a low tolerance for pain, a dose of ibuprofen or acetaminophen may decrease the amount of discomfort that you feel during the piercing.

  3. Step 3

    Pick out the jewelry for your daith piercing. Most people choose either a small ring or barbell to place at the site.

  4. Step 4

    Get the daith piercing done. A curved needle is often used to pierce the inner ear cartilage. Most daith piercings are placed at the site of cartilage closest to the head.

  5. Step 5

    Receive a copy of aftercare instructions. These instructions give you the basics of cleaning and caring for your new piercing. Regular cleaning ensures that the area does not become infected.

Tips & Warnings
  • You should expect the piercing site to heal in a couple of months. Until that occurs, do not remove your daith piercing.
  • The piercer will consider the size of your ear when recommending the initial jewelry that you should use for the daith piercing.

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