Z Piercing Link

A Z piercing is NOT a DIY project. You must visit an experienced professional piercer (APP certified preferred). Here is the step-by-step process:

Despite its catchy name, the Z piercing is not a piercing of the letter "Z" shape, nor is it related to the fictional character "Zorro." Instead, the is a specific, advanced variation of the forward helix piercing. It derives its name from the distinctive zigzag path the jewelry takes through the cartilage of the upper ear. z piercing

This is where the trend becomes high-fashion and slightly more complex. This version utilizes the helix (the outer rim) and the flat (the area between the helix and the rook). A Z piercing is NOT a DIY project