Inside: Classy Lip Piercing Ideas + Inspiration.
The lips can say so much, and when it comes to adding a lip piercing, they say a whole lot more! With such a wide array of lip and cheek piercings, it can be hard to find the right piercing for you.
First, there’s the labret, which is typically underneath the bottom lip in the center, but they can also exit out the middle of the bottom lip (a vertical labret). Next, you have the philtrum (aka Medusa), which is in the center of the indentation underneath your nostrils. You also have side-lip piercings, and when those are on the upper lip, they’re often referred to as Monroe or Madonna, depending on the side of the face.
No matter the location of your lip piercing, you want to make sure you find a style that suits you. Check out our favorite classy lip piercing ideas.
What is a Lip Piercing?
A lip piercing is, well, a piercing on your upper or lower lip. One of the reasons a lip piercing is always such a popular choice is thanks to the sheer amount of style options available and ways to customize them.
Types of Lip Piercings
First, the labret, which is typically underneath the bottom lip in the center, but can also exit out the middle of the bottom lip (a vertical labret). Next, you have the philtrum (aka Medusa), which is in the center of the indentation underneath your nostrils. You also have side-lip piercings, and when those are on the upper lip, they’re often referred to as Monroe or Madonna, depending on the side of the face.
What is the Healing Time for a Lip Piercing?
A lip piercing is going to hurt, but it’s tolerable.
Like most body piercings, the procedure itself will be quick, and the biggest concern will be aftercare.
Of course, with the sensitive nature of the piercing placement, you’ll need to be extra careful not to snag, bite, or otherwise accidentally bump or move your jewelry in your new piercing. This type of friction can not only prolong the healing but also cause unnecessary added discomfort.
Brace yourself, because the healing time for a lip piercing can be anywhere from three to six months, depending on your body and how you heal.
Classy Side Lip Piercing
Check out a few of our favorite classy lip piercing ideas and the stunning jewelry that just takes these classic lip piercing to the next classy level.
3. Small Double Piercing on Lips
4. Fun Star Shaped Ring for Lip Piercing
5. Bottom Side Lip Piercing Idea
7. Little Diamond Inverse Vertical Labret
8. Simple Medusa Stud Piercing
9. Casual Gold Hoop Lip Ring Idea
What Type of Jewelry is Used for a Lip Piercing?
- Gauges: For the fastest, most seamless healing process, we recommend piercing with a 16 or 18 gauge and using a titanium or gold metal.
- Studs: Most piercings heal better with a stud.
- Hoops and rings: If you do choose to go with a hoop or a ring, we recommend using a larger size. The lip is red because it’s very vascular, so it tends to swell. Your body’s not going to reject a lip piercing, but it’s too much tissue the hoop is going through.
Best Jewelry Material for Lip Piercing
- Stainless Steel: Stainless steel is actually the best metal to use for lip piercings because your body can adapt to it quite easily and it doesn’t usually become infected,
- 14 karat Gold or Platinum: Other safe bets for the area are high-quality precious metals such as 14 karat gold or platinum.
Cute Lip Piercings
Check out more classy lip piercing inspiration with another round of our favorite ideas.
17. Double Lip Ring
19. Gold Ball Bottom Lip Jewelry
20. Classy Snakebite Piercings
21. Cute Matching Lip Jewelry Pieces
Don’t Play or Remove Jewelry
A common mistake after getting your lip pierced is by regularly touching the jewelry and playing with the area. Since the wound is fresh, it increases the swelling and irritation, which can cause swelling and irritation. Consider jewelry to be off-limits and don’t touch it unless necessary. A clean area twice a day
It is important to clean the area at least twice a day to keep it free from bacteria and other harmful microbes. Besides, you should also wash your hands with antibacterial soap and use cotton buds or saline solution to deter any chances of infectious development.
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Let us know in the comments what your favorite lip piercing style is!
