Have you ever heard the term "half tunnel" and wondered what it means? Half tunnels are actually quite trendy right now, but what exactly is a half flesh tunnel?
That actually describes it quite well: a normal ear plug or flesh tunnel is round and fills the entire earlobe. A half tunnel only fills half of it, leaving the other half open. The half tunnel is shaped like a half-circle, often crescent-shaped. Shaped like a crescent, it's wider at the bottom and narrows towards the top. Half tunnel piercings can also feature various patterns or inlays, and are often made of metal because metal is very durable.
What's new?
Half-tunnel earplugs are currently trending, as they represent a new trend in the world of earplugs. Ear weights are already familiar; these also sit in the lower part of the piercing channel, leaving the upper part exposed. However, ear weights are particularly heavy, thus displaying the full length of the earlobe. A half-tunnel is no heavier than a regular flesh tunnel; it doesn't stretch the earlobe excessively or pull it downwards. Nevertheless, it creates a visual effect when the upper part of the piercing channel remains exposed. So, for those who want to stand out, this is a sure way to attract attention.
Anyone who has stretched their earlobes and can also wear regular plugs or tunnels can wear half tunnels. Half tunnels are also specified by their diameter in mm or gauge to match the stretching of your earlobes. You can wear half tunnels individually, in pairs, or even mix them: a flesh tunnel in one ear and a half tunnel in the other.
If you're now interested in trying out this new trend, you can also find numerous half tunnels here in the shop, e.g. in the brass plugs and tunnels section.