From succulent nail art to cuticle tattoos, we’ve seen our fair share of odd beauty trends emerge on social media. Now, a dermal piercing in lieu of an engagement ring is the one taking the internet by storm. Yep, that’s right. Couples are now piercing diamonds onto their fingers instead of getting traditional rings – ouch!
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So what is a dermal piercing?
A dermal piercing differs to regular piercings (like the ones in your ears or nose) in that it pierces a single point on a flat surface of the body. It is then held in place by a dermal anchor undreneath the skin.
And we have to say, they do look super pretty…
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Professional body piercer, Billy DeBerry explained to People that while there’s been a surge in popularity lately thanks to social media, he’s actually been doing finger dermal piercings for years.
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“Micro dermal anchors are safe and the body will hold them for years, as long as they’re in ideal places and if implant-grade titanium is used,” Billy said.
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“They’re different than other piercings since it’s considered ‘surface work.’ It really lets a person get away from traditional piercings like the ear or nose,” Billy continued. “With the base being anchored into place under the surface of the skin, the tops are interchangeable with a huge variety of colors, shapes and designs.”
If you’re someone who loses their ring on the reg, this might just be the perfect trend for you…
What do you think of getting a dermal piercing instead of an engagement ring? Would you ever get a dermal piercing?
Really interesting concept, but not practical, sometimes you just have to take a ring off.