There are so many types of lip piercings out there that it can be hard to keep all of their names straight. From Ashley lip piercings to vertical labrets, there is no shortage of ways for you to pierce those lips. We wanted to get a better idea of what all of the different kinds of lip piercings look like in the real world and not just on a diagram so we did some digging.
We turned to social media to discover which piercings are the most popular and how they look in the wild. We were pleased to discover that no one lip piercing is more favored than another. Each person has a piercing scheme that speaks to them and therefore, we found a ton of variety in these sorts of piercings. Take a look at some of the latest types of lip piercings to discover what might work best for you!
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Labret
A labret piercing is pierced through the skin from the outside of the mouth to the inside, below the bottom lip. In this example we have a ring but it can also hold a single stud that sits just below the bottom lip.
Vertical Labret
Vertical labret lip piercings are very popular today. Instead of a normal labret, a vertical labret is pierced through the bottom lip and is only on the outside of the mouth.
Side Labret
A lip ring that’s off to the side is sometimes called a side labret. It’s a lip piercing with an understated cool about it. Go classic with a ring or rock a stud for even more contrast.
Snake Bites
Snake bites are hugely popular double lip piercings that sit just below the bottom lip. It’s easy to see why they got the evocative name.
Monroe
A Monroe lip piercing is a single stud piercing that sits above the lip on the left side of the face in the style of Marilyn Monroe‘s iconic beauty mark. It’s a dainty piece of face candy that is irresistible for some.
Madonna
If you’re less of a Marilyn and more of a Madonna, the Madonna lip piercing is simply an upper lip stud that sits on the right side of the face. It’s so cute!
Medusa
Medusa lip piercings have become very popular today. They sit just above the cupid’s bow in the indented part above the upper lip.
Ashley
An Ashley lip piercing is a single piercing that goes through the front of the lip and directly through it to the back. Sometimes it is also referred to as an inverted vertical labret.
Jestrum
For people with multiple lip piercings, Jestrum piercings are highly favored. We managed to find an example of a solo Jestrum which is also called a vertical Medusa. It gets that name because like a Medusa, the piercing goes through the philtrum but instead of going through to the inside of the mouth, it goes through the upper lip.
Jestrum & Horizontal Labret
Here’s another example of a Jestrum. It’s been paired with a horizontal labret that pierces through the bottom lip twice. Together, these piercings create an interesting constellation.
Dahlia
Dahlia piercings are two piercings that hit right at the corners of the mouth. You sometimes find these lip piercings called Joker piercings and no matter what you decide to call them, you will walk away with a very interesting look if you decide to go this route.
Spider Bites
Spider bites are lip piercings that are paired together on either side of the bottom lip. We suppose any such placement on any location around the lips would still be considered spider bites but the lower lip is the most common.
Cyber Bites
A pairing with an interesting name, cyber bites, consists of a Medusa piercing at the philtrum and a standard labret piercing on the lower lip. This individual is wearing the look well!
Angel Bites
Angel bites are two lip piercings on the upper lip that are symmetrically placed. It’s a bold look that many people are just now giving a try today.
Dolphin Bites
We suppose dolphin bites could be considered spider bites but let us not confuse anyone! Dolphin bites are lip piercings paired together that sit just below the center of the lower lip.
Shark Bites
Shark bites are like double snake bites (four piercings total) that sit below the lower lip symmetrically across from one another. It’s a bit of a commitment but if you’re into the idea, you should go for it.
Canine Bites
Canine bites get their name because each piercing sits in front of your canine teeth. Essentially, it consists of angel bites and snake bites. In the above example, you will find canine bites as well as a vertical labret.
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T-Rex Bites
T-rex bites are a total of eight lip piercings. Imagine the canine bites above but doubled. That’s a whole lot of metal!
All the Bites
When we get to multiple lip piercings like these, it’s best not to cut hairs with what type of bites you’re looking at. We find a total of eight piercings through the upper and lower lips.
More Bites on Bites
Here’s another interesting scheme that consists of seven lip piercings. Work with your piercer and they can help you devise the perfect scheme for your face.
Stretched Labret
Here’s one of the more extreme lip piercings on this list. That hole in this person’s lower lip is called a stretched labret. The gauge that’s used to stretch the whole has been removed for the picture but most of the time you will see these plugged up with an interesting piece of jewelry.
Stretched Medusa
On the bottom lip, you will find a stretched labret again. On top, this person is also stretching their Medusa piercing. It’s your life and your body, folks!
Smiley Piercing
Smiley piercings are just barely considered lip piercings. The piercing goes through the frenulum which is a flap of tissue that connects the upper lip to the gums. They are only visible when the wearer is smiling, hence the name.
Double Up
We count ten different piercings in this person’s lips. If you’re living for a bunch of metal in your face, do you.
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A Whole Lot in the Lower
Double snake bites and three vertical labret piercings all through the lower lip appear a bit crowded but not impossible. If you want to treat your lower lip like a pin cushion, it’s your choice!
There you go! What did you think of these lip piercings? We showed you some pretty tame examples and also some extreme piercings just to give you an idea of what folks are pushing the boundaries with today. Whether your want something dainty and cute or something arresting, the world’s your oyster! Happy piercing.
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