Tragus Curation Guide
Victoria Rodas 24 June 2025
What is a Tragus piercing?
The tragus can be found over the entrance of the ear canal and is made up of cartilage and skin. The triangle or rounded shaped piece of cartilage can vary from person to person. Make sure you discuss with your beauty therapist to ensure you have the correct anatomy for this piercing.
This piercing is the perfect way to add some subtle sparkle on your ear and can be designed to have minimalistic pieces keeping your ear stack classy!
Check out more about our tragus piercings aftercare and healing times.
What Kind of Tragus piercings can you get?
Single Tragus
This is our most popular choice for a tragus piercing, as most people typically have the anatomy suitable for only a single tragus piercing. A classic tragus piercing is a subtle yet stylish way to enhance your ear curation and pairs beautifully with other cartilage or lobe piercings.
Double Tragus
The double tragus piercing is a stylish variation of the classic tragus piercing and is becoming increasingly popular among ear piercing enthusiasts. However, it’s still relatively uncommon because the average tragus is usually too small to accommodate two piercings comfortably.
If you’re one of the lucky few with enough tragus space or ear real estate - a double tragus piercing can be a unique and eye-catching addition to your curated ear look. This piercing style adds extra dimension and works beautifully with other cartilage piercings, creating a trendy, stacked effect.
Anti-Tragus
The anti-tragus piercing is located directly opposite the tragus, on the small ridge of cartilage above the ear lobe and along the curve of the ear canal. It’s a stylish alternative for anyone who doesn’t have enough space for a traditional tragus piercing or wants to add unique symmetry to their ear stack.
This cartilage piercing is becoming increasingly popular for its edgy yet balanced look and can be paired beautifully with lobe piercings, helix, or tragus piercings to create a curated ear aesthetic.
What kind of jewellery can I use for my Tragus?
There’s a wide variety of jewellery options you can choose for your tragus piercing, depending on your style and comfort preferences.
At Essential Beauty it is your piercing your way which means that you can get pierced either with a labret stud or a hinge ring. Discussing with your piercer can help determine which jewellery is right for you ear anatomy. This type of jewellery is ideal for the initial healing period because it allows space for any swelling and stays secure and comfortable while your piercing heals.
Once your tragus has fully healed, which usually takes around 8-12 weeks depending on your aftercare routine and how your body heals, you can switch the flat back labret for other styles. Many people love to swap it for a hinged ring or circular barbells for a fresh new look.
Always make sure that any new jewellery you wear is made from high-quality, hypoallergenic materials such as titanium, surgical steel, or solid gold to avoid irritation.
How do I style my Tragus
Whether you love subtle elegance or bold statement pieces, a tragus piercing is a stylish way to highlight your unique personality. With endless jewellery options, you can easily customise your look to suit any occasion.
Elevate your everyday style with a simple flat back stud featuring premium zirconia for a touch of sparkle, or switch things up with a fun, eye-catching hinge ring. From minimalist studs to decorative rings, our curated collection of tragus jewellery offers something for every style and mood.
No matter your aesthetic, whether classic, edgy or playful, you’ll find the perfect tragus jewellery to match your vibe. Discover some of our top picks below and get inspired to refresh your piercing look today!
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