A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Unlikely but True: Finger Ring Piercing

Visually I’ve always been a fan of “finger ring piercings” — kind of like the finger version of a frenum ring. Unfortunately, they don’t tend to heal very well because not only do they take a lot of abuse, but they’re exposed to huge amounts of foreign bacteria. My friend Dominick from Starlight Tattoo in Belleville, NJ just sent me a picture of one that he did that’s now about two years old and looking quite impressively healthy.

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If I’ve learned one thing, it’s that almost anything will heal on someone, no matter how difficult or prone to rejection!

Comments

62 responses to “Unlikely but True: Finger Ring Piercing”

  1. Seany Bwoy Avatar
    Seany Bwoy

    So nice…if i didnt work so much with my hands i would love that for me!

  2. Seany Bwoy Avatar
    Seany Bwoy

    So nice…if i didnt work so much with my hands i would love that for me!

  3. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    Impressive!!!I like lots, but can’t have one since I drive all day, and it wouldn’t heal.

  4. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    Impressive!!!I like lots, but can’t have one since I drive all day, and it wouldn’t heal.

  5. Sarah Kate Avatar
    Sarah Kate

    I just got a surface piercing on the top of my middle finger a few days ago and i really hope it lasts as long as that one has. im in love with it. that one does look a bit awkward and uncomfortable though. mines a bit sore, but other than that hasnt bothered me at all. folks if you want this piercing, PLEASE make sure you find a piercer who knows what they are doing!!!!

  6. Sarah Kate Avatar
    Sarah Kate

    I just got a surface piercing on the top of my middle finger a few days ago and i really hope it lasts as long as that one has. im in love with it. that one does look a bit awkward and uncomfortable though. mines a bit sore, but other than that hasnt bothered me at all. folks if you want this piercing, PLEASE make sure you find a piercer who knows what they are doing!!!!

  7. betty Avatar
    betty

    Hey I have one but instead of underneath its on top. 2 me its not uncomfortable and I get compliments all d time which I love. Lol. I like being unique and my 2 nose rings were not enough of a “diff” piercing 🙂 :::: I was my hands about 20 times a day and clean the earring n used neosporin @ the beginning.

  8. betty Avatar
    betty

    Hey I have one but instead of underneath its on top. 2 me its not uncomfortable and I get compliments all d time which I love. Lol. I like being unique and my 2 nose rings were not enough of a “diff” piercing 🙂 :::: I was my hands about 20 times a day and clean the earring n used neosporin @ the beginning.

  9. Erika Avatar

    I just got a surface piercing on my middle finger as well. I spontaneously did it at the Tattoo Expo without thinking but I got through reading all the stuff about it being rejected…..Should I just take it out? It is only 3 days old??? I know, I know , I’m a WUSS>…lol

  10. Erika Avatar

    I just got a surface piercing on my middle finger as well. I spontaneously did it at the Tattoo Expo without thinking but I got through reading all the stuff about it being rejected…..Should I just take it out? It is only 3 days old??? I know, I know , I’m a WUSS>…lol

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