Eyebrow Piercing

Body piercings, be they eyebrow, belly button, or ear piercings, have become a rage amongst the youth. This is especially so with youngsters who want to stand out in the crowd or just want to do something jazzy and hippie-like. Eyebrow piercing is a kind of piercing which is done through the eyebrow, generally vertically. These piercings can be done anywhere along the eyebrow, ranging from directly above the eye to the edge of the eyebrow.

The Process
It is preferred if you pierce the eyebrow with a needle, to start off. Nevertheless, the piercing process goes something like this. A needle is sterilized first by rubbing alcohol. The needle is held with clean rubber gloves and then the needle is allowed to dry. Then the area where the piercing is to be done is wiped off using rubbing alcohol and any stray hair which might be there has to be removed or pulled back. Followed by this, the skin is shifted and maneuvered with fingers in a way that the needle can be pushed straight through the skin on the other side. Once the person is ready the needle is firmly and quickly pushed down the other side. When that is done, the needle is removed and the jewelry is pushed into the newly done piercing. The area around piercing is then finally cleaned using soap and water.

Eyebrow Piercing Care
The good news is that this type of piercing is not easily irritated, and so this is one of the safest piercings as far as facial piercings are concerned. Half of the problem is solved there. The bad news is that it hurts a bit while you get your eyebrow pierced. But that is not important, the essential part is the aftercare. These are the things you need to remember as regards after care:

• Typically the healing time is between 6 to 8 weeks.
• The first and the foremost thing while taking care is to clean the piercing everyday.
• Prepare some salt water by dissolving salt in warm water. Soak some cotton in the water and apply it to the piercing to dissolve crusting if any.
• Ensure that your hands are cleaned with an antibacterial soap before you touch the piercing.
• Avoid using anything having hydrogen peroxide or alcohol or even betadine to your piercing.
• Before the piercing heals totally, do not wear make up near or on the piercing.
• Use a soft toothbrush to get rid of any crusting if you have a barbell.
• While the piercing is new, avoid swimming or twisting or handling the piercing to prevent irritation.
• Make it a point to sleep on the opposite side of the piercing. This would not lead to snagging of the ring and an invitation for infection.
• If you think you have caught an infection, get in touch with the piercing studio. They will tell you what to do.
• Keep up the aftercare till the piercing heals completely.

Fake Eyebrow Piercings
If you are not game for getting a real piercing after reading this, you can go for fake piercings. That will make you look equally hip and unique. The catch however is that the person looking should not come close enough to see what it exactly is. This is because it is just 2 pieces of plastic, stuck to both sides of your brow ridge. Little pieces of double-sided tape are used for that purpose. Go for it if you are not really happy with the idea of a needle going through your skin!

Cost of getting your Eyebrows Pierced
Depending on the jewelry, the reputation of the studio and sometimes even the post piercing "incidents", the cost may vary. However, on an average, the cost is around US $35 to $45. This is just for the piercing. An additional amount, around $35, may be charged as per the kind of jewelry you wish to wear. So to sum it up, the cost may be around US $60 or more. Some piercings may even go above US $100.

Although eyebrow piercing is a good way of setting a fashion statement, you need to take good care of it as well. Otherwise the whole purpose of the piercing will be defeated. Only if you are absolutely sure of that, go for it, otherwise take your time to think. Take care!