Although cartilage piercings around the rim of the ear have been popular for ages, modern trends see more and more piercings appearing in the inner folds of the ear. Styles like cartilage clusters or constellation piercings beg for unique piercing placements adorned with gorgeous, contemporary jewelry options. The rook is one of these.
Rook piercings are among the more modern piercing types. Nestled in the cartilage fold that’s located right beneath the rim, or helix, of the ear, this piercing is adorable alone or in a cartilage cluster.
Since it’s located directly above the daith, it’s easy to get these two piercing styles mixed up. When getting this piercing, make 100% sure that you’re asking for the piercing that you want. It’s a good idea to bring along pictures so that you and your piercer are on the same page.
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As a cartilage piercing, overall aftercare won’t differ too much from any other cartilage piercing. However, its location within the folds of the cartilage make it a difficult piercing to access for both you during aftercare and your piercer during piercing.
The rook piercing, like all cartilage piercings, is one of the more painful piercings that you can get. That being said, the pain is quick, and much of the discomfort reported by those who have gotten the rook piercing comes from the crunch you may hear and feel as the needle goes through the cartilage rather than the pain of the piercing itself.
Much of the pain will depend upon the piercer. An experienced piercer will most likely have you lay on your side so that you don’t pass out or move around too much during the procedure. He or she will then puncture the rook using a hollow 16-gauge needle. Veteran piercers will let you know when to breathe in order to make the process easier, and they will produce the puncture in one smooth motion, so you shouldn’t feel anything more than a tug and a pinch.
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The rook piercing takes anywhere from 6 - 9 months to one full year to completely heal. Cartilage piercing healing times vary greatly from person to person, so be sure to consult your piercer to make sure that the piercing has fully healed before stopping aftercare practices. If you try to remove the jewelry prior to full healing, you run the risk of side effects like cartilage bumps.
Like any other piercing, you should clean your rook piercing 2 - 3 times daily with a piercing aftercare saline solution per your piercer’s instructions. When choosing a piercing aftercare spray, make sure that it only contains a mixture of salt and water. Often, aftercare sprays will contain additives, like tea tree oil, that will actually irritate the piercing and prolong healing.
Don’t skimp on price. An inexperienced piercer can set you up for failure by using bad instruments, not piercing deeply enough, choosing the wrong starter jewelry, or any other number of mistakes. You want to find a piercer who is experienced enough to get you the piercing that you deserve.
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Like all piercings, there are a few possible side effects from getting your rook pierced. Most of these side effects are avoidable through proper aftercare practices and care, and even if side effects do appear, most of them are not permanent.
A note on keloids: Keloids are something that are commonly misdiagnosed in the piercing world due to misunderstanding. They are often equated with hypertrophic scarring, but in reality, they are two very different things. Keloids are a serious genetic disorder that only affects around 10% of the worldwide population. They are very large bumps that appear around a piercing, cut, scrape, or even a bug bite. If you have never had a keloid before and no one in your family has ever had a keloid, there’s very little chance that you have developed a keloid as the result of your piercing.
Changing a rook piercing can pose a challenge due to its location. You may want to have a piercer change out your jewelry the first few times until you get used to the process. Even healed piercings can experience trauma if you play around with the jewelry too much, leading to side effects like piercing bumps or jewelry rejection.
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To change the jewelry, simply open it up, feel for the hole with your fingers, then gently slide the jewelry into the piercing, securing it tightly. (Check out this guide detailing how to open different body jewelry types.
Keep in mind that threaded jewelry should be screwed in firmly but not too tight. The threads are delicate, and you may strip the threading if you screw it in too tight.
Even though the rook is located in such a tight location, there’s a wide variety of rook piercing jewelry styles to choose from so that you can make this piercing your own.
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Curved barbells are incredibly popular in rook piercings. It makes great starter jewelry because it won’t tug on your piercing as much as a hoop might, and you can get a barbell long enough to leave space for swelling. Once your rook has healed, you can get a smaller barbell so that the beads sit flush with your cartilage, or stick with the longer barbell so that the jewelry hangs in the center of your ear. Spice it up with barbells that sport charms, opals, or other fun beads.
Seamless hoops, clickers, and captive bead rings are also a popular style in rook piercings. You’ll want to opt for a hoop in a smaller diameter for a more comfortable fit.
As for jewelry materials, you should start out with a titanium piece. Starter jewelry is a bit larger than the typical jewelry you’d wear in order to accommodate swelling, so it will only be worn for the first couple of weeks after getting pierced. It’s inexpensive and contains few alloys, so it’s safe for sensitive healing skin. Once swelling has gone down, switch to a nickel-free 14k gold piece. 14k gold looks stunning in any piercing, and it’s more durable than 18k or 24k gold, making it ideal for piercing jewelry.
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Most piercing artists will insert a curved barbell into a new rook piercing, but after the healing period (6 – 18 months), you can get creative. Given how narrow the rook is, you’re best off with delicate, dainty jewelry – but IMHO, the best things come in small packages!
✨ Given that you probably won’t change out the jewelry in your rook very often, make sure you love the jewelry you choose. You have a ton of jewelry options including (but not limited to) curved barbells, cartilage hoops , and flat back stud earrings .
What's The Difference Between A Rook Piercing And A Faux Rook Piercing, Anyway?
A rook piercing is a cartilage piercing, so it isn’t as easy as a standard lobe piercing. But, the short, sharp pain should only ache for about 30 minutes.
💊 However, if your pain tolerance is low, you can ask your piercer for numbing options or take a non-prescription strength pain killer beforehand.
Your piercer will probably be using a 16 gauge needle that’s 1.2mm thick – which is thicker than your standard lobe piercing, which uses a 20 gauge needle that’s 0.81mm thick. You’ll want jewelry with posts that are as thick as the needle you’re pierced with, so your piercer will typically use a curved barbell with 16 gauge thickness.
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✨ Because the rook is so thin, you may want to wear a daintier earring with a slimmer post over time – try 18 gauge earrings that are 1.0mm thick .
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⏱️ The rook piercing requires some commitment as it can take anywhere from 6
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