Labrets have plenty of options

March 2, 2005
By:  Lori Wilkerson

Labrets have traditionally been less decorative than some other types of facial body jewelry, since they are almost always posts because of their location centered below the lip. Captive bead rings and other hoops aren’t practical for labret jewelry, but these days there are plenty of other options.

Stars, spikes and a whole range of other options can give you lots of variety with a labret piercing. You can go way beyond the standard labret stud or barbell and get a variety of unusual shapes, including star shapes and other shaped studs. There is also labret jewelry that is set with gems or semiprecious stones. One popular style is the “bullet” stone, which is a polished, bullet-shaped stone set in a metal base for a labret.

Of course, the more intricate the edging (star shaped, carved, etc.) on labret jewelry, the more you have to make sure you’re cleaning your labret thoroughly so that dirt and drainage don’t collect around the stud. You should also take into consideration that labret studs will have a tendency to rub against the lower edge of the lip and the upper curve of the chin if you choose larger sizes. Make sure that the jewelry you pick for this location won’t irritate you by rubbing too much.

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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