I'm going to get my ears pierced! I'm super excited but I don't know which one to get! Helix or upper lobe? I already have the standard lobe but I want something more this time. So here I'm going to list out my pros and cons.

Helix

Upper Lobe

Ok, so we've established that they're both really cool. I think I am already leaning toward helix because it is extra cool, but here's my concern: Do you just get one ear or two? If it's just one, which one? From the pictures and the friends I know that have piercings I think everyone does it on the right side. It really does look cool and I do love cuffs....

BUT, an upper lobe piercing does provide more earring options. If I get a helix piercing, hoops are the way to go. But if I get an upper lobe piercing I can do hoops...

or studs...

or dangly ones...

Or these cool double-matchy connected ones!

And another pro for getting the second standard piercing, aside from all of the options, is that I can get one on each ear and then it would be symmetrical. Another plus is that I read that the second standard piercing hurts less, and I don't do well with needles. I got my first ear piercing in second grade and it has taken me 13 years to even consider getting another one! But I think it's time! I'm ready for a change and I think I've made up my mind!