The Complete Guide to Eyebrow Piercings and Their Styling Potential

The punks introduced eyebrow piercings in the 1970s as a fashion statement. They had a massive comeback during the 2000s and are still popular today.

How do I get an eyebrow piercing?

Eyebrow piercings are one of the easier piercings to get done. That’s because the piercing is made in a very receptive piece of skin, and the process is relatively quick.

• First, you will decide on the exact location of the piercing with your piercer and make two marks.
• You decide what kind of starting jewelry you prefer. For an eyebrow piercing, this is usually a ring, a horseshoe, or a curved barbell in either surgical steel or preferably,  titanium.
• Next, your piercer will disinfect the area and hold your skin with pliers. A hollow needle is pierced through the skin, into which the jewelry is inserted. It’s as simple as that!

You can expect to feel a slight pain in your eyebrow for a few hours after your piercing. This is perfectly normal and may get a mild headache. Remember to drink plenty of water - it will all pass quickly.

What size jewelry should I use?

When buying piercing jewelry for your eyebrow piercing, you must know what measurements to choose.

The standard length is 8 mm for bars and 8 - 10 mm diameter for rings.

The gauge size varies, however. The thread thickness defines how thick the bar or ring should be. Some people choose jewelry with a 1.2 mm thread thickness, while others prefer a stronger 1.6 mm. If in doubt, your piercer can advise you.

What material should I use?

There are many options when it comes to choosing materials. Here is a brief overview of the most common materials:

• Titanium
• Acrylic
• PTFE
• Surgical steel

PTFE is perfect for your eyebrow piercing. This material is highly flexible, which can be an enormous advantage, as an eyebrow piercing easily gets stuck in towels, t-shirts, and other kinds of clothing.