Ear piercings are trendier than ever ... curved barbell for the initial healing period," says Pearce. “I think a lot of people are getting this piercing for the long-term goals of one day ...

The most important thing to remember when cleaning a new ear piercing is that less is more. Your piercing will heal best if you avoid touching it at all—that means no twisting or scratching at scabs.

Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the upcoming Wicked movie opposite Ariana Grande, had to wear prosthetics to give her fake ears while filming for one very specific reason.