Everything You Need to Know About Rook Piercings

A rook is a type of ear piercing, located in the small fold above the tragus.

Not every ear has the fold the rook goes through, so you should check with your piercer whether you can get the piercing.

Is the rook a cartilage piercing?

Yes, a rook is placed in the small fold of the ear, just above the tragus. This fold is made of cartilage tissue, which means there is no direct blood supply to the area.

Piercing the cartilage is a bit more painful than piercing other areas. But you shouldn’t be afraid! The pain only lasts a split second, and you’ll have a beautiful piercing forever!

How is a rook piercing done?

If your ear has a strong enough fold for a piercing to go through, you will be able to get a rook.

A rook piercing is done a bit differently than other ear piercings. That is, a rook is done freehand without the use of pliers, so it requires more practice than, say, a tragus or a helix. Since the rook is done freehand, it is advisable to choose a very experienced piercer.

Additionally, unlike most piercings, the rook is done with a curved needle and not a straight one. After getting pierced, your piercer will lightly massage the area where your new rook is located.

What kind of jewelry can I wear in a rook?

You can use many different types of jewelry in a rook:

How do I clean a rook piercing?

You clean this piercing just like any other ear piercing. That is, with antibacterial and ph-neutral soap, as well as isotonic saline water.

Use the soap once a day and the saline solution twice. The soap cleans out bacteria and other debris, while the saline water helps the body heal the pierced area faster.