How Well Do You Know Different Piercing Types?
Can you match piercings and names with pictures? Challenge yourself now!
This quiz helps you spot different piercing types by matching names to photos. Play quick picture rounds to see what you know, have fun, and sharpen your eye for ear, nose, and lip styles. After, explore picks in our piercing guide or try the lip style quiz .
Study Outcomes
- Identify Popular Piercing Styles -
Recognize and name different piercing types by examining their distinct shapes and placements in the provided images.
- Recall Names of All Piercings -
Memorize the names of all the piercings featured in the quiz to enhance your vocabulary of body jewelry terminology.
- Differentiate Piercing Locations -
Distinguish between various body locations for piercings by observing subtle visual cues and anatomical landmarks.
- Match Piercings and Names with Pictures -
Apply your knowledge of different piercings names to accurately pair each style with its corresponding image in the challenge.
- Evaluate Your Piercing Expertise -
Assess your proficiency in identifying piercings and track your progress to become a confident piercing expert.
Cheat Sheet
- Classification by Placement -
Breaking down different piercing types into ear, facial, and body categories helps you map each style. For instance, ear piercings include the lobe, helix, and tragus - mnemonic "LET" (Lobe, Ear cartilage, Tragus) aids in memorizing names of all the piercings. This approach is backed by the Association of Professional Piercers for clear identification based on anatomy.
- Core Jewelry Styles -
Become fluent with studs, barbells, and hoops - the three pillars of piercing jewelry - by using the phrase "Study Barber's Hoop" to remember Stud, Barbell, Hoop. Notice that curved barbells differ by a gentle bend, common in eyebrow or rook piercings. Industry publications like the Journal of Dermatological Treatment highlight the importance of matching jewelry type to piercing style.
- Healing Time Chart -
Memorize average healing durations: ear lobe (6 - 8 weeks), cartilage (3 - 12 months), and surface or dermal piercings (up to 12 months). The "6-3-12 rule" is a handy shorthand when quizzing yourself on healing times. Leading dermatology resources recommend tracking milestones in a simple healing chart for self-assessment.
- Aftercare Formula -
Use a saline solution recipe - 1/4 teaspoon of non-iodized salt in 8 ounces of warm distilled water - twice daily to reduce irritation. This straightforward ratio, endorsed by the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology, supports optimal healing. Keep this formula in mind when matching piercings and names with pictures - it's a great cue to recall care protocols.
- Visual ID Techniques -
Practice matching images to names to master different piercings names by sketching each style and marking landmark points, like the vertical bar of an industrial or the snug fold of a daith. Using flashcards or rapid quizzes intensifies confirmation of shapes and positions. Professional piercing academies emphasize image-driven drills for pinpointing precise styles.