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. Through these piercings individuals may wear a variety of different accessories ranging from a sparkly stud to a point spike. 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. This is proven by the ease with which a person can have his or her ears pierced.  It doesn’t even require a special salon, just a jewelry store in a shopping mall. 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.  Navel piercings are easy to hide in the workplace, allowing individuals to express themselves on the weekends and be professional during the work 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 rings are relatively easy to hide in the mouth so they are another kind of body jewelry that’s gaining popularity. 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.