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The rook piercing is a cartilage piercing in the upper ear. It is located above the tragus in the anti-helix. The rook is the ridge that sits between the outer ear and the inner conch. This is one example of how piercing professionals have gotten creative over the years. A rook piercing is done on a vertical orientation, this allows both sides of the curved barbell to be shown. Due to the placement of the rook you can get extremely creative with your jewelry. It can be done with a curved barbell or a circular ring.
The most common ways to take care of a new piercing are:
Either you use Saline that you can mix yourself and soak the piercing with, you can also buy ready-made saline in spray form that speeds up healing with the help of natural sea salt and minerals. The spray gently removes any scabs.
Or you can use an antiseptic/bacterial solution, we have an antiseptic spray that you can use. Pegacare, it has Panhenol as an active ingredient, it accelerates cell renewal and helps your piercing to heal quickly and smoothly.
Alternatively, you can wash with Barbarella Bodysoap. It is an antiseptic soap that you use in the shower, take a few drops in your hand when you shower, lather up and soap the piercing. Leave on for 30 seconds. Rinse thoroughly with water afterwards.