Brilliantly-colored and super lightweight, titanium is the perfect bling for an eyebrow. Stylish and comfortable, it’s the best of both worlds.
Titanium is by far one of the best metals for body jewelry. It’s the hardest metal available- about three times stronger than regular steel. Although strong, titanium is around 40% lighter than steel so it’s perfect for piercings since it won’t stress out the hole by pulling and stretching it. Another plus of titanium is that it is resistant to scratching, especially in comparison to gold and silver jewelry. It is not completely 100% scratch resistant, however.
The best feature of titanium is that it is 100% hypoallergenic. This means it is not likely to react to any body fluids such as sweat, or even salt water or sunlight. This makes it ideal for body jewelry.
Most importantly, pure titanium is 100% hypoallergenic so it’s safe for those with metal allergies to wear. Because it is completely compatible with the human body, not producing allergic reactions, skin discoloration or even minor irritations, it is the ideal metal for the belly ring wearer. It does not react to salt water or sunlight so it’s great for active lifestyles.
Titanium is naturally a gray color, but it can be colored with oxides to create a colorful sheen. Some of the most popular colors are blues, greens and purples.
The popularity of titanium is growing, and so are the options available for eyebrow rings. The most common include:
SPIRAL: A design cross between a curved barbell and a captive bead ring, spiral eyebrow rings simply twist into your eyebrow piercing. The ends are designed to overlap slightly, giving it the spiraly shape.
CURVED BARBELL: The classic barbell gets a slight curve for an updated look. This kind of eyebrow ring is perfect for the diagonal shape of an eyebrow piercing.
CAPTIVE BEAD RING: Also known as a captive hoop, a captive ball ring or a ball ring closure, these popular pieces have a bead that is help “captive” in an opening in a the ring. The pressure spring in the ring is what holds it snugly in place. The closed design is great for eyebrow piercings since there are no open ends to get caught on clothing, bedding or hair.
Eyebrow piercing is quickly becoming more popular and the position of the piercing is becoming more varied. It can be done anywhere along the brow, but generally, the most common place for an eyebrow piercing is at about a 40 degree angle from the outside corner.
