Perhaps our favorite part of ear and cartilage piercings is that they have found concrete traction in mainstream fashion, which means that you can now sport a trendy and unique piercing without receiving raised eyebrows from your boss. With so many different cartilage piercings (and vocabulary surrounding it that sometimes sounds like it came from a medical textbook), it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the possibilities. We’ve put together a quick and easy guide to help you decide which ear and cartilage piercing to choose next.