Body Jewelry Serves As A Powerful Tool Of Expression
In today’s individualistic world, people are expressing themselves in many unique ways which were not as common 30 years ago. One of the most popular ways is body jewelry. Body jewelry is essentially piercings on one uncommon places on the body. These body piercings allow people to adorn themselves with everything from spikes to beads. A few of the now more common body piercings are:
- Earrings: In the West, earrings are the most traditional and acceptable forms of body jewelry. Individuals do not have to seek out special boutiques to pierce their ears, they simply can go to their local mall to many jewelry stores and complete the process in less than five minutes. The most common ear piercing is at the bottom of the lobe, however, as individuals look to differentiate themselves from their peers, ear piercings have crept up the side of ears. Today it is not uncommon to see piercings lining the side of an individual’s ear, or maybe on piercing at the bottom and one at the top.
- Navel: Navel piercings have become almost as commonplace as ear piercings in the 21st century. As girls (and guys) wish to draw attention to their midsections, wearing an eye-catching piece of body jewelry around the naval has become extremely popular. Navel rings range from a simple stud to a colorful hoop to a piece that can expand out past the navel. This midsection piercing that hides below a shirt is perfect for those who need to have a blank canvas during the work day but prefer more expression during the week.
- Nose: Nose piercings were once thought of to be only for the rebellious teens of the 1980’s, they are however, becoming more acceptable depending on the type and the placement. Wearing a small ring in the side of one’s nostril is less daring than it once was and it’s now becoming socially acceptable, even in the corporate world.
- Eyebrow: Another common way to wear body jewelry, the eyebrow piercing is popular among those in their late teens and early twenties. Short barbells and narrow hoops are two of the most popular pieces of body jewelry to be worn int his piercing.
- Tongue: Tongue piercings are another way to wear body jewelry that has gain popularity due to the ease in which you can hide the piercing. The primary concern people have are the initial swelling which will temporarily change one’s speech and ability to eat some foods. Tongue piercings can also damage the enamel on teeth.
Body jewelry is a popular way to express one’s self in a non-permanent matter. Many piercings are easily coverable, allowing a person to express themselves outside of the workplace while remaining professional during business hours.
