Blog

Ever walked into a piercing studio and felt totally lost when the sales associate or the piercer starts dropping unfamiliar terms? Don’t worry—you’re definitely not the only one! It can be overwhelming when you’re just trying to figure out what all the buzzwords mean. In this post, KYRA breaks down some confusing lingo, shares insider tips, and makes sure you feel confident and informed for your next piercing adventure at KYRA. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seas

Lobe – the classic spot for an ear piercing, your lobe is the fleshy part at the bottom of your ear. Helix – your helix is the outermost fold of cartilage that curves from above your lobe, right up and around to the side of your face. Conch – your conch is the innermost part of your ear cartilage. Rook – the top inner ridge of your ear, just inside the helix. Tragus – the piece of cartilage directly in front of the opening to your ear canal, against the side of