Introduction to eyebrow piercing

History:

Eyebrow piercings have enjoyed popularity since the early 1980s, thanks to many celebrity eyebrow piercing wearers such as singers and actors. It has also become increasingly popular outside the alternative scene in recent years.

Placement:

An eyebrow piercing can be pierced in various places:

• Classic eyebrow piercing: In the upper area of the eyebrow arch, usually in the middle or slightly offset
• Multiple eyebrow piercings: Multiple piercings in the eyebrow arch, either symmetrically or asymmetrically arranged
• Horizontal eyebrow piercing: In the upper area of the eyebrow arch, pierced horizontally instead of vertically with a surface bar
• Anti-eyebrow piercingBelow the eye on the cheek, with the angle pointing downwards. This is usually done with a surface stick.

Jewelry:

Various types of jewelry are suitable for eyebrow piercings, mostly as with the newly pierced piercing with a curved barbell with bar thickness 1.2mm

• CBRs (Captive Bead Rings) / BCRs: Rings with a ball that is inserted into the ring, with or without a pendant
• Curved barbells: Curved bars with balls on both sides, with or without pendants and decorations
• Clicker / click segment rings: Rings with decorations such as cubic zirconia, Swarovski, patterns, snakes, etc.
• InternalInternally threaded jewelry with decoration, shapes, patterns etc.

Healing time:

The healing time of an eyebrow piercing varies from person to person, but is usually between 2 and 3 months. Care should be taken as it can swell up during the first 2 weeks. We recommend careful handling of clothing and glasses. See also our piercing care instructions.

Dangers and complications:

As with any piercing, eyebrow piercings also involve certain risks, such as infections, allergic reactions, inflammation and scarring. As it is a superficial piercing, there can also be rejection reactions from the body. To minimize these risks, it is essential to be pierced by a professional piercer and to use high-quality jewelry.

Recommendations for care:

• Disinfect the piercing 3-5 times a day with a suitable piercing spray. We recommend the use of our Piercing Care. We have achieved the best results with this piercing spray over the years.
• Avoid touching or pulling on the piercing. Please do not use Q-tips (cotton buds) for cleaning and use a clean handkerchief for crusts.
• Avoid make-up on and around the piercing and avoid the area around the piercing if you use face creams.
• Make sure that your hair does not touch the piercing if possible.
• If you are unsure about swelling, redness or pain, come and see us.

Additional information:

• Pain: The sting of an eyebrow piercing is often described as mild, comparable to a pinching or burning sensation. However, the individual sensation of pain can vary.
• Costs: The cost of an eyebrow Piercing vary depending on the jewelry. Our prices start at CHF 65 including standard jewelry.
• Jewelry change: Once the piercing has healed completely, you can change the jewelry. However, it is important to use high-quality jewelry to avoid infection.

Conclusion:

Eyebrow piercings can be a unique and stylish eye-catcher. With the right care and precautions, you can enjoy this piercing for a long time. If you are considering an eyebrow piercing, you can drop by one of our branches at any time, we always pierce spontaneously and are happy to advise you without an appointment.