5 Reasons to Consider Piercings as Your Next Accessory Choice

Piercings are starting to come back in fashion. We see many celebrities rocking unique and interesting piercings (although, they are much more expensive than what most people can afford!) and there are plenty of places to get a piercing for the sake of style. However, many people are scared of the pain, the bleeding and the potential for an infection. There are plenty of horror stories surrounding piercings and we’ve all seen them before. Be it shocking images on the internet or stories from Reddit users, there are plenty of gruesome stories.


However, getting a piercing now is very safe assuming that you can bear the pain in certain areas and you go to a certified specialist. In this article, we’re going to go through five reasons why you might want to consider a piercing as your next accessory choice.

They come in many unique designs and colours

Like any accessory that we wear, piercings can come in a variety of colours, shapes and styles. Be it a helix piercing, simple barbells, conch piercings or even a rook piercing, there are so many styles that you’re going to be spoilt for choice. Simply take a look around an accessory shop or online and you’ll find that there are thousands of unique designs. If you manage to build up a collection of piercings, then you’ll find that you can customize your appearance and create different looks based on the situation. Some people love to have piercings for a more punkish look, but they can add some creative flair even to formal outfits.


It opens up more style choices


At some point in life, you’re going to want to try out a different style. Although piercings are often associated with punk and rebellious styles, they can transfer well into more formal and adult styles. Perhaps you like having a more interested look when you go out clubbing and don’t want to just show up with your formal jewellery and clothing, or maybe you want to add a bit of flair to your usual everyday outfits. Piercings could be what you’re looking for because they’re small and simple, but add a huge effect to the overall look of your outfit. Since you can easily build up a huge collection of piercings that are simple to put on and take out, you could potentially add hundreds of new style combinations to your repertoire.


It’s a fantastic way to express yourself

Most people get piercings because it’s a form of personal expression. Maybe you’re interesting in the culture around piercings or perhaps you want to get in touch with your spiritual side and try ritualistic piercing styles. Self-expression is important in fashion and it’s one of the most overlooked components.

In short, piercings might sound painful and people might be put off by some of the horrors they’ve heard, but in reality, piercings are safe and plenty of measures are taken to ensure a hygiene procedure that comes with minimal pain.

Ellie Dickinson