One of the most common questions about piercings that you’ll see on social media is “Will I look good with this piercing”. A fair question, and one most of us have faced at one time or another when considering a new addition. Back in the early days of body modification, you had to just take the plunge and hope for the best. Man, we have come a long way since then! There are all kinds of ways to try out a new piercing without actually doing the deed and today we’re going to discuss them.
Gems/Beads
This is a simple, low-tech way to check yourself out with some new piercings without getting pierced. All you need is a handful of 3mm-5mm beads (metallic finishes will give you the most realistic effect) or tiny rhinestones with flat backs. Take a skin-safe adhesive (These are available on the internet and NO, please DO NOT use eyelash glue!!!!!!) on a toothpick while holding the bead or gem with tweezers. Then just put a teeeensy dot of adhesive on the item and stick it to your face. It’s that simple. And it's temporary so if you don’t like it, you aren’t stuck with it.
Piercing Stickers
These are even easier. They’re just tiny, gemmed stickers that you can apply to your face with tweezers or a very gentle and steady hand. No need to buy adhesive separately, it’s already on there. While, unlike rhinestones, they are not reusable, they come in multi-packs so you can try them out all over your face as you see fit. And they come in a range of colors and styles so you can rock the ones that work with your aesthetic. These are sometimes marketed as “stick-on bindis” which could be potentially offensive, and we don’t suggest using that term. Seriously.
Piercing Filters
These are nice if you just want to see what a piercing might look like but not walk with it. Piercing filters are filter settings on social media (For example, that one named after the sound of a clock. You know the one.) The filter actually adds the piercing to your face the same way it can add kitty ears to you or a turkey around your head or any of the other infinite number of filters. You won’t get the experience of being able to touch your new addition, but you will at least get to see what it might look like if and when you decide to go ahead and get it done. Isn’t technology cool?
Faux Jewelry
That’s a bit of a misnomer, the jewelry is real, but the pierced effect is faux. These are pieces that clip on using clamps, magnets, or light pressure to achieve the look of a piercing where there is none. These are not relegated only to ear cuffs (although ear cuffs are cool and we aren’t knocking them by any means) but are available to mimic belly piercings, septum rings, nostril rings, nipple rings, and even plugs! Faux belly rings are generally found in clamp style, while septum rings are available in both pressure hold or magnetic styles. Nostril and nipple rings are generally of the pressure variety and please note that pressure style jewelry is completely adjustable so you can make it as gentle and comfortable as you like.
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With all these options for creating a pierced look without getting pierced, you might wonder why anyone would choose to get pierced instead of creating the look through other means. But if you try out a pierced look or two, you’re almost guaranteed to find one that you love so much you’ll have to have it for real. However, if you’re not sure a piercing is right for you, these are excellent ways to find out without having to get pierced. (In some cases, without having to leave the house!) So, if you are tossing around the idea of a new piercing, check it out in advance with some of the ideas in this blog! Happy (faux) piercing!