Looking for thoughts and advice on my Piercing Plan
Looking for thoughts and advice
Hello everyone,
I’m a college student preparing for the fall semester, and over the summer I mapped out a complete personal blueprint for my ears. I am planning on eventually getting a total of 10 piercings: on my left ear there would be 2 lobe piercings, 1 helix, and an industrial. Then on my right ear I would do 3 lobe piercings, 2 helix piercings, and a daith. These would happen over time of course, I don't know what I would start with but that can be mapped out later. I really prefer a clean, minimalist style—highly polished silver titanium jewelry, meaningful symbols and pieces, and simple studs rather than sparkly gems.
My current vibe/appearance is pretty down-to-earth:
I'm an environmental biology/ecology major, I wear prescription glasses full-time, I'm a strict vegan, and I'm currently saving up for a large, meaningful black-and-grey illustrative forearm tattoo.
Here is my conflict:
My mom and sister recently told me directly that they really don't like earrings on guys and strongly believe I shouldn't do it. It’s making me second-guess myself. Part of me worries that I'll just look too "edgy" or that it will look unappealing on me, and it feels like modern society is still judgmental about guys with heavily decorated ears. But at the same time, this curation means an immense amount to me personally—it represents my own resilience and survival through a very difficult mental health summer.
For the guys here with pierced ears, or anyone who has faced family pushback:
How did you navigate the disapproval? Does my planned layout sound like it would fit my overall aesthetic? I’d love to hear your honest thoughts and perspective on men with multiple ear piercings and all things piercings. Thanks!