What is an Ashley Piercing?

Ashley Piercing is a piercing on the lips. Although it is very similar to the vertical labret piercing, the Ashley goes straight through the center of the lower lip and comes out of the mouth, while the vertical piercing goes vertically through the lower lip and comes out near the lip surface. The jewelry is visible at the top and bottom of the lower lip. This piercing looks very good. If you have beautiful lips, it is recommended to consider getting an Ashley Piercing. It is perfect with lipstick. It exudes unique charm while allowing you to maintain a simple look. However, the location of the Ashley Piercing is on the lips, which is an area with frequent movement and is more likely to be exposed to bacteria and infection, so special attention needs to be paid during the healing process. Below we will introduce you to all the information about this piercing, hope it is useful to you.

Ashley piercing and vertical labret piercing

To help you differentiate between the two piercings, you can refer to the following quick comparison chart:

Feature	Ashley Piercing	Vertical Labret Piercing
Placement	Through the lower lip, exits inside the mouth	Through the lower lip, both ends visible
Jewelry	Flat-back labret stud	Curved barbell
Pain Level	5-7/10 (Moderate-High)	5-6/10 (Moderate)
Healing Time	2-4 months	6-8 weeks
Tooth/Gum Risks	High	None
Visibility	Only the outer stud is visible	Both ends of jewelry are visible
Pros	Sleek & minimalist, unique	No oral damage, more visible aesthetic
Cons	Can cause gum/tooth issues	Can snag on objects

How painful is the Ashley piercing?

Lips are a sensitive area, but the pain is not too high (at least I think so), of course, it depends on the individual's pain tolerance. Therefore, the pain level I recorded in the table above is 5-7/10 (Moderate-High). If you are considering Ashley Piercing, I suggest that you do your research in advance and find a reputable piercer. Usually, they are very experienced and can guide you to adjust your breathing and complete the piercing quickly during the piercing, which can greatly reduce your pain. Don't pierce in some small workshops just to save money.
The first thing the piercer will do after completing the piercing is to install your initial jewelry. These jewelry will be longer than your daily jewelry in the future. This is to accommodate the swelling of your lips. By the way, your lips will be swollen for a few days after the piercing is completed, and some people will have some throbbing symptoms in their lips. This is completely normal. When the swelling subsides, you can change to smaller and closer-to-lip jewelry so that your jewelry will not touch your teeth.

Ashley Piercing Care Rules While Healing

Ashley piercings take about 2-4 months to heal, depending on your body's ability to heal. Generally speaking, if you follow the correct care rules, you should be able to heal quickly. Once you feel it is fully healed, it is recommended that you visit your piercer to confirm that it is as you wish.

Because of the unique location of Ashley's piercing, you need to take care of it carefully. As with all new piercings, your piercer will instruct you to try not to touch or move the initial jewelry, but since it is located on our lips, where we inevitably touch it when we talk and eat, this rule can be difficult to follow.

while caring for it, especially in the first few weeks of healing. The uniqueness of this piercing dictates that you take a proactive approach to caring for it, and don’t be lazy. Otherwise, there could be potential side effects, such as unsightly scarring and jewelry rejection. Here are some of Ashley’s unique aftercare tips to help you heal:

Don't play with jewelry

Playing with jewelry before the piercing has healed can easily lead to complications such as hypertrophic scarring or elongated piercings. Also, I would like to remind those who have the habit of biting their lips to curb this habit as it can easily cause harm to you.

Be careful when brushing your teeth

One thing you must consider with a piercing that exits in your mouth is oral hygiene. You need to brush your teeth regularly to remove food particles from your mouth, which can help prevent infection. Also, be careful not to touch your jewelry when brushing your teeth.

Focus on embedding

Although your piercer will fit you with a larger piece of jewelry, you still need to be concerned about the inset. Because everyone's lip thickness and swelling are different, if you suspect your jewelry is too tight, contact your piercer immediately so they can determine if you need a larger piece of jewelry. more information on Embedding.

Don't wear lipstick

I understand that many people get an Ashley piercing to create a unique and attractive look with the right jewelry and a unique lip color. But you can't do that just yet because your lipstick could get into the piercing and irritate it, and you need to at least wait until the piercing is fully healed before you can wear lipstick.

Do not use mouthwash containing alcohol

Anything spicy or acidic can irritate the piercing and cause pain, which can hinder healing. You can rinse your mouth with sea salt water.

Be mindful of your diet

During the first few days of healing, try to eat soft foods and avoid chewing too much and straining the piercing. This will also reduce your risk of accidentally biting your new jewelry. Avoid acidic or spicy foods.

Avoid kissing

During the initial healing period, your piercing is open, and kissing may involve the exchange of saliva, which may increase the risk of bacterial infection. Therefore, you and your partner may choose other types of intimacy.

What type of jewelry does Ashley wear with her piercings?

When you are fully healed you can start changing your jewelry and lipstick to match and create your unique look. There are many different types of jewelry for different looks, but for Ashley piercings that exist in the mouth, you can only wear flat-back piercing jewelry. You have to consider the wear and tear of jewelry on your teeth and gums. In addition to flat-back piercing jewelry, other piercing jewelry can easily cause enamel wear, chipping, or gum recession. But there is no need to be discouraged. Designers have a lot of creativity in flat-back piercing jewelry to meet your selection needs. They have simple 14k gold beads, gorgeous diamonds, and gemstones, or beautiful opal jewelry.