Does the industrial bar hurt

No, it doesn't hurt unless you don't have a good pain tolerance (sp) Also it'd probably be good if you numbed it, then if you had a sucky tolerance it would help... But in the end isn't it always worth it?

the answer really depends on your pain tolorance

The actual piercing itself isn't as bad as some people make it out to be. I currently have 3 industrial bars. The semi-painful part is the healing process. But just like the person above mentioned it all depends on one's pain toleranace. If you decide to get it, make sure you clean it like recommended. If your ear is hit or bumped up against or layed on etc... the healing process tends to take a little longer. Just clean every day and keep it safe, and you'll be good

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