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If you dream of puncturing a few more holes into your earlobes - then step into our lair!

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Ear piercing has been practiced all over the world since ancient times. Imagine, an old decaying mummy, around 5,300 years old, with an ear piercing of around 7 to 11 millimeters in diameter. So, you can imagine that even Cleopatra was in on the trend

But the fad of having more than one ear piercing has been in lately. You see them on Instagram - a few Korean superstars, bloggers, even Heart Evangelista is donning one.

A few brands online have also started offering dainty and delicate jewellery to accommodate multiple piercings and curating them to help you easily identify which earring to place in which hole.

For those who are wondering how to curate your ear, we've got the ultimate guide. From helix to conch, here's a guide to all the most common styles and how to make yours look just as Insta-fabulous.

Stacked vertical lobe

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If you have an extra space, why not go for vertical lobe piercing, which sees two studs stacked on top of the other.

Quad row

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Don't stop at three, go for four! Look at how mommy blogger Cat Arambulo-Antonio perfectly uses her diamond earrings of decreasing sizes make an elegant faux ear cuff.

Double the dangle

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If you've got three lobe piercings, try mimicking a waterfall by wearing dangling earrings of varying lengths. Plus points if you wear the same tone and color.

Minimalist helix

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A helix piercing sits at the top of the ear cartilage. So there's plenty of room for you to play around within this area. So why not try doubling or even tripling the piercings and keep it elegant by wearing minimalist ones.

Forward helix

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A forward helix sits on the inner and the top half part of your ear. You can wear a small stud in this area or have a series of piercings like this one. Just make sure it's within the same theme.

Conch

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A conch is a piercing that is found in the middle section of the ear. There are two versions of a conch - the inner (left) is when a stud is punctured right through the middle of the ear; while the outer (right) is when a hoop starts at the middle and hugs the outer edge of your ear.

Snug

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The snug is a piercing spot that is right above the upper part of the lobe. Most people would use small hoop to accessorize this area, but you could also opt for a small stud for that minimalist yet dainty look.