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About This Quiz
Imagine stepping out of the shower, your clothes for the day laid out, and checking yourself out in the mirror. First, you check for any blemishes (heaven forbid) and then you double check that your clothes are indeed the ones you want to rock. After adding your accessories and putting on your makeup, you groan, hating the way the outfit turned out. You try your hardest to get your look to somehow get to the point that it is somewhat acceptable, but it is an epic fail. Time is running out; you have to be somewhere and eventually, you settle for what you're wearing. Have some faith; you're not alone.
After wracking your brain, you realize that you may need something a little more permanent to pep up your wardrobe. Tattoos are out of the question; that isn't your thing. But a piercing? That may be the perfect addition to your wardrobe. It's an ideal way to express yourself. The problem is, there are over 30 piercings in the ear alone. So what's best for you?
Never fear! That's why we are here! We've reviewed several different types of piercings and pulled a few to help you figure it out. Take the quiz to find out which piercing you would totally rock!
Why do you want to get a piercing?
To add a little pop to my wardrobe
Why not? It could be fun!
Because I'd rock it, duh!
To show how rebellious I can be
To emphasize a body part
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What do you look for when you chose your piercer?
I listen to how they talk to other clients.
I check out if they have piercings.
I want a hot piercer.
I check out reviews on Yelp.
The cleanliness of the shop
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Which of these questions do you think you'd ask your piercer?
"Will this hurt?"
"Is this a surface piercing?"
"How do I clean it?"
"What kind of jewelry should I wear with it?"
"How does it look?"
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How much jewelry do you want to buy for your piercing?
A ton
I'll buy one or two different pieces.
I'll buy at least four different pieces.
I'll buy three different pieces.
I'll probably wear the original jewelry.
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How did your parents feel when you told them about your new piercing?
Meh
They liked it.
They hated it.
They were concerned.
They thought that I wasted my money.
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What is one word that you'd use to describe your style?
Hipster
Boho
Rock 'n' roll
Rockabilly
Trendy
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Would you want to wear dangling earrings with your new piercing?
Sure
No
Yes, that would make me look amazing!
Maybe not dangles, but a different style may work.
No, I'd worry about it catching on my clothes.
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Would you be able to score a new job while wearing your piercing?
Yes
It depends on where on my body I get it.
Yes, it would be hidden under my clothes.
It depends on how open the company is with alternative looks.
No, I'd have to wear a plug.
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Would you want to wear barbell earrings?
No, I have way too many options to choose from.
No, I find them a little too clunky for my look.
I would, but I want it to be easy to swap for another style.
I would want to wear them on occasion.
I'd wear them all the time.
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Would you want to have the option to stretch the body part you're getting pierced?
Yes, I want to be able to fit a pencil through my piercing hole.
Yes, I wouldn't want a larger than average piercing hole.
I think my piercing should be able to expand a little bit.
No, thank you.
My piercing would fall out if I stretched the skin.
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What kind of metal do you want your piercing jewelry to be made out of?
Surgical stainless steel
Niobium
I'm allergic to metals, so an alternative material may need to be used.
I'd let the piercer decide.
Surgical implant titanium
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Do you already have a piercing?
No
I have my ears pierced.
I have a couple of piercings.
I have a few piercings.
I have over four piercings.
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How common do you want your piercing to be?
It is very common to see people wearing my piercing.
It isn't common at all.
People with really fit bodies tend to get my piercing.
It is common amongst some groups of people.
In some parts of the world, it is commonplace; however, in the U.S. it is still becoming popular.
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If you love your piercing, would you want to get another one on the same body part?
Most definitely!
I can't decide until I have the piercing.
It depends on how easily the piercing heals.
Sure, why not?
No
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What kind of place do you want to get pierced in?
Either a mall or at a friend's house
At the mall
At a body modification fair
At a doctor's office
At a parlor
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When it's time to get your piercing, you notice that your piercer isn't wearing latex gloves. What do you do?
Nothing
I ask them if it is necessary for gloves to be worn.
I try not to freak out.
I tell them I want them to wear gloves.
I leave.
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If you really wanted to grab someone's attention, maybe an extreme body modification is the answer. Which one of these mods would you get?
I don't think I'd get any of these!
Skin stretching
Elfin ears
A forked tongue
Subdermal spikes
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Would you want to wear a hoop in your piercing?
Only if it were going with the outfit I was wearing.
I think I may have to on certain occasions.
If I felt like it, I suppose I could.
Yes, for sure
No
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How easy do you want to be able to remove your piercing?
It needs to be super easy.
I'd like it to be somewhat easy.
With the right equipment, it can be easy.
It may be a little difficult, but I can handle it.
Someone will have to remove it for me.
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As luck would have it, your jewelry breaks while you're out and about. What do you do?
If necessary, I'll hit up a jewelry store to get a new piece.
I remove it.
When I get home, I toss it out.
I know that it will stay in place, so I'm okay.
I hope that it can stay in place for a few more hours until I get home.
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What kind of aftercare do you want to have?
It'll require a few saline baths a day for 15 minutes at a time.
It should take a couple of saline baths a day, for only a few moments at a time.
I should be able to use my normal soaps and cleansers.
I should be able to use a saline solution and a special mouthwash to keep it clean.
It should take some rubbing alcohol.
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Would you mind if your piercing made it difficult to put clothing on?
Yeah, duh!
Yeah, but it will be difficult to do.
No, I'm usually careful to begin with.
It may be an annoyance, but I'm willing to take it.
Yeah, I'd worry the piercing may fall out.
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Some piercings cause swelling and bruising may occur. If you had to, which of these types of injury would you be willing to take?
Maybe a little swelling
I could handle quite a bit of swelling.
I'm okay with swelling as long as it doesn't show.
I guess I'll take a little bruising, but what kind of question is this one?
I wouldn't mind swelling and bruising: I can say I got in a fight!
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How long of a healing time do you want to have?
A little over a month
Four to six months
Over six months
Around three months
Two to three months
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What kind of hairstyle do you plan to wear to accentuate your new piercing?
Any hairstyle will do.
I think that something that frames the face would work wonders.
An elegant updo will work.
I think something edgy will work.
I think something sleek and simple will work.
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If you want to show off your new piercing, what kind of clothing do you plan on wearing?
Something sweet
Leather, lace and more leather!
Flowing skirts and tops
Bikinis or two pieces
Nothing out of the ordinary
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Sometimes jewelers will make jewelry with logos and other gimmicks. Which of these logos would you wear?
A Superman emblem
An Iron Man emblem
A Playboy bunny
All of these sound pretty cool.
I wouldn't.
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What kind of gemstone would you want to have in your starter jewelry?
Pearls
Emeralds
Sapphires
Rubies
Diamonds
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