Review of Spiral Lip Rings

I have wanted my lip pierced since I was a wee little Mansonite (*gasp* I know).  It was all I wanted when I was a teenager but I couldn't afford it or get the permission to do it.  My mom didn't like me dyeing my hair or wearing tons of makeup or my gothy lifestyle in general.  There was no way I could talk my way into getting pierced.  I was able to hide my makeup by finishing up on the subway but I couldn't hide metal in my face.  So I spent my teen years lusting after that one act of defiance.

Then I finally turned 18.  By that time I was working and I wasn't able to do anything like that for years and years...  until now.  Who knew that I would be able to get away with having an awesome career and finally get my piercing...  well I should say piercing"s".  I got the first one and needed another.  It's like tattoos... or chips....  Can't have just one.  Besides, my husband is a body piercer.  I wouldn't trust anyone else to do it.

I've been wearing black or plain rings for about a year.  They are awesome but I wanted something different.  I tried horseshoe rings once until my husband said they're only awesome until they get caught on something.  I was sufficiently terrified and switched them out.

My usual look - 2 black captive ball rings

I found a site called Body Candy that sold body jewelry.  I was looking for new jewelry.  I found something better - spiral rings!  They looked awesome but I was hesitant.  I've never seen anyone wearing them and I wasn't sure if it was possible.  Luckily, the ones I wanted were only a few dollars so I didn't see the harm in taking the risk.

I am so glad I did.  They are beautiful.  They feel great.  The rings were always floppy and I was always adjusting them.  It was a minor nuisance.  But the spiral rings hug my lip and never need to be moved.

The only downsides are getting used to drinking from a glass and getting them in and out.  lol  the first time drinking a soda, I kind of dribbled a little bit.  I can use a straw or just be more careful when I'm drinking.  It's not really that big a deal.  These were pretty hard to get in because of the tight spiral and my fingernails.  The ball was pretty tiny and I had trouble threading it.  I will have to get used to removing them while there are other people at work so it may get easier, I hope.

I am watching to make sure these don't migrate.  I don't want the holes to stretch or get distorted.  So far, I haven't noticed anything.  All in all, I love these and I will probably make these my main set.