Lobe. The lobe is arguably the most common piercing. Located at the bottom part of your ear, it is usually the first piercing someone ever gets, says Lacey. When you first get a lobe piercing, you Yes, you can wear headphones with a tragus piercing. However, waiting until the piercing has fully healed is recommended before wearing headphones . The healing process can take a few weeks to several months, depending on your body’s healing rate and how well you care for the piercing. Be prepared to not being able to put them in correctly for about 6 months to a year. Or maybe have a look at Rook piercings. They don't interfere with anything as far as I know It also depends on your jewelry. I have a long healed tragus and a daith and ear buds will not stay in with the ring I wear. Totally. calicakes54 • 2 yr. ago. I had both my tragus pierced. Did not hurt much at all. 1/10, seriously. I heard no crunching, and I have thick cartilage. You can’t wear AirPods or earbuds for a good six months, though, if you want it to heal well, and do not sleep in it. It hurt less than ear lobes for me. Pain is different for everyone, though. Individuals with a tragus piercing can indeed wear earbuds, but a thoughtful approach is essential to ensure comfort and avoid any potential irritation. The tragus, being a small cartilaginous area just in front of the ear canal, requires careful consideration when choosing earbuds. You won't be able to wear earplugs or ear buds with a healing tragus. I disagree with everyone. I have my tragus pierced and used earplugs at night, every night while it was healing and had zero issues with the healing. Fellow mechanic here, I got my tragus a week ago knew I wouldn’t be able to wear my usual in ear plugs so for the time being The anti-tragus is perfect for those wanting to add a bit of variety to their cartilage party, those who want to add some flair to their ear lobe piercings, or for anyone looking for a piercing that’s a bit off the beaten path. Since the anti-tragus is typically teeny tiny, it can be a difficult piercing, and some people aren’t right for it. Pros of Wearing Earbuds With Tragus Piercing. Wearing earbuds with tragus piercing can provide a secure and comfortable fit for those with an ear piercing. It can also help to reduce the risk of infection since the earbud is kept away from the pierced area. Tragus was my first piercing after little girl lobes. I didn’t hear any crunching or anything, just glove against skin sounds. It was sore for a few days afterwards, and bled a little the day after. Obviously no earbuds in that ear for at least a year while it heals, hands off, etc like a normal cartilage piercing. Report. nerdsville · 26/07/2021 20:50. I've got a tragus piercing and have never had any issue with any earbuds, including airpods. Mine is 20 years old so well-healed and I've got a labret stud in it so the bit on the back inside my ear is flat rather than a ball, if that makes sense. I just sort of pull it forward as I'm inserting the earbud jZxyp.