Horn Piercings Explained: Types, Benefits, Procedures, and Aftercare

Animal horn has been used for piercing jewelry for centuries. Many ancient tribes used horns and bones from dead animals to decorate their bodies. The materials are easy to handle and are usually carved by hand. No need for big machinery

What kinds of piercing jewelry are made from horn?

The horn should not be soaked in water or be exposed to excessive humidity. Therefore, jewelry for the tongue or intimate piercings is usually made out of something other than this material.

Horn is most commonly used for stretching jewelry, like plugs and tunnels. Horns can be hollow and are therefore ideal for tunnels or as a "shell" for a plug.

Where do horns come from?

Horns often come from water buffalos. These water buffalos have lived a healthy life and were not bred just for their horns!

Water buffalos have a relatively short lifespan, and when the animal dies, the entire body is utilized. Horn and bone are not scarce and there’s no harm to either the animal or the environment. In fact, we could say it’s a great way of recycling a natural material.