Proper eyebrow jewelry is matter of opinion

December 3, 2004
By:  Lori Wilkerson

Eyebrow piercings are the most common type of surface piercing performed, so eyebrow jewelry is a frequently purchased item for body modifiers. Yet there’s no real agreement on what is the best choice for eyebrow jewelry despite the increasing popularity of this procedure.

Because the eyebrow area is a site prone to migration or rejection, it is important to choose jewelry that won’t work against you, so some choices are obviously better than others. You don’t want to wear eyebrow jewelry that is too heavy, or gravity will pull it away from the face and encourage migration or tearing. But after that, things seem to be up for grabs.

Some piercers advocate the captive bead ring or horseshoe ring as the best possible eyebrow jewelry because the curve causes less pull against the skin. Others will suggest that a curved or straight barbell is much less likely to catch on something and tear out accidentally. Both types of eyebrow jewelry have plusses and minuses, so it’s difficult to say what will work best.

One exception is the horizontal eyebrow piercing, which is much less common than a vertical or slanted piercing. If you are getting a horizontal surface piercing, a straight barbell will probably be your best bet since it will pull less against the skin. The other eyebrow jewelry option would be a custom surface barbell, which is pricier but definitely an option that ups your chance of a clean, successful healing with no migration or rejection.

About the Author:
Lori Wilkerson is a successful freelance writer and publisher of http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com.  Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.

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