An eyebrow piercing is considered a starter facial piercing, it is relatively low in pain, easy to care for, and looks great. Knowing about how this piercing is done and how to care for it are very important. In line with procedures like microbladed eyebrows and eyebrow tinting, an eyebrow piercing is one way that you can beautify your face through your brows.

Where to Get it Done

Never attempt to self pierce or have a friend pierce your eyebrow. There are important nerves around the eyebrows. If severed, half of your face can become paralyzed.

Searching on the internet is a good way to find a good piercing parlor, if you see someone with a great looking piercing, ask where they got it done. Most people with facial piercings are happy to show off and talk about them.

Even if you are tight on budget, try to find relatively well-known piercing shops or salons that offer these services. Most places are welcoming, the surroundings should be clean, and the needle must be opened fresh from the package.

Cost

Most places will have the price clearly listed, sometimes this includes the jewelry. Be sure to ask, since the jewelry can drive the price unexpectedly high. Just like with any other purchases, call around for prices. However, never sacrifice safety at a lower cost. This is something that will modify your body, so keep that in mind when looking for shops.

How it is Done

A professional piercer will sit you in a chair, these chairs can sometimes be tilted back, depending on the preference of the piercer. They will swab the area with disinfectant to be sure it is clean, and then proceed to mark where they will pierce the eyebrow. Be sure to look at it in the mirror. Make sure it is in an aesthetically pleasing place.

Once you have approved the placement of the piercing, the piercer will use a clamp to pull the skin forward, Most people say that this clamp hurts more than the actual piercing itself.

Next, a needle with a piece of cork on the end of it will be inserted through the skin. The piercer will leave the needle there while they get the jewelry you selected. When they come back with it, they will remove the needle and insert the jewelry, being sure to fasten it.

After Care

It is important to keep your hands off the piercing. Most infections occur from people playing and touching it, your body sees this piercing as a wound, and you must treat it like one until it is healed.

Do not use tea tree oil or alcohol to clean it. These are too harsh and can prevent the healing process, mild soap and lavender oil can soothe and clean the piercing.

Be mindful of the piercing. Do not sleep on the pierced part of your face as bacteria can enter the piercing, and the added pressure can further irritate it. Do not participate in any sports that can potentially hit or bump the piercing.

Leave the same jewelry in until it is fully healed. It will take about three weeks, but factors such as infection and individual health can play a role in this time frame. The hole will begin to close within half an hour of removing the jewelry.

Sometimes bruising can occur, this is normal and will go away. It is also possible for the piercing to migrate, this is when the skin pushes the piercing into a different location. Should this happen, contact the shop.

Facial piercings are a fun and bold form of self-expression. Knowing what to expect will improve your overall experience. With proper care, eyebrow piercings are safe and pleasing to look at.