Share on Pinterest Erdal Islak/Getty Images The tragus of the ear is the thick piece of flesh that covers the opening of the ear, protecting and covering the tube that leads into the internal ...

On Thursday, the model, 37, shared an Instagram story of her having a new piercing in the tragus section of her ear — and a large, shiny, needle creating the hole. Despite there being a tiny bit ...

Now, I want more, and I’m looking for all the best inspo by breaking down the different types of ear piercings, from lobes to helix, industrial, daith, tragus, and more, plus all the potential ...

The tragus is a small pointed area of cartilage on the inner side of the external ear. Situated in front of the entrance to the ear, it partly covers the passage to the organs of hearing.

From the helix to the daith, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to piercing placement these days – but if you're new to the ear party, it's likely the tragus is first on your list.

As for the tragus, due to its focal point on the ear and equally subtle look, it's a fave piercing that suits both a simple stud and a small hoop, and with its close proximity to the daith ...