Lobe piercings usually take around four to six months to heal, while cartilage piercings can take anywhere from eight months to a year, though they could take longer than that, says Teichman. Remember ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." POV: You finally got that cartilage piercing you’ve been thinking about. You picked out the perfect ...

As with any other type of body art, deciding where to get a new piercing can be tricky. There is the classic ear piercing on your lobe, and then there is the always popular cartilage area. If you are ...

I’ve only ever had my earlobes pierced once, as a baby. My friends, however, have been getting their ears pierced repeatedly since they were in middle school. I’ve always been a little envious that ...

If you were a kid in the '90s or early aughts, chances are your first ear-piercing experience took place at Claire's or a kiosk in the mall. It seemed totally normal at the time, but in hindsight, the ...

The big 4-0 is fast approaching, and most days I feel surprisingly calm about it. Most days, I recognize that reaching such a milestone is a gift. Most days, I understand that such an age is befitting ...