But before you go under the needle, it's worth brushing up on all you need to know about this specific ear ... piercing bumps all common side effects. Don't worry, these can be treated at home ...

While you shouldn't feel more than a pinch when the needle goes through your ear with lobe piercings, the sensation from cartilage piercings is known to be a little stronger as your cartilage is ...

Our needle-shy editor, Sophie, faced her fears and added two shiny new helix piercings to her left ear, and she's sharing ... Don't worry, these can be treated at home or speak to a piercing ...