Tragus piercings have become an intricate part of the body piercing world in the last few years or so, mainly because they deliver a form of uniqueness that is unlike any other type of ear piercing. The tragus is the flap of cartilage located at the inner center of the ear. While many people believe that this is a bone, it is in fact just cartilage, making it very easy and safe to pierce.Tragus Piercing Types

Since you can easily use multiple types of body piercing jewelry in the tragus, it has become popular amongst both genders. You can often find individuals with studs, barbells or hoops in their tragus piercing, however since many people opt for multiple piercings in this area, the most common form is a stud.