# Ear Piercing Maintenance The 'Lobe Wonder' Saves Your Ears By Howard Wu | Published 2008-08-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobe-wonder-ear-piercing-maintenance References: [shophometrends](http://www.shophometrends.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_309045) Ear piercing maintenance? I normally don’t pay much attention to [beauty trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-wellness-jewelry), but the before and after picture is pretty influential. It appears that these patches can help to save a great deal of wear and tear on your ear piercings. The Lobe Wonder not only has a cheesy brand name, but is also quite functional for anybody who [sports an earring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib). The [hypoallergenic adhesive patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-support-patch) measure 1/4” in diameter, and are hardly noticeable (see picture). They are sold in packages of 60 for $9.95. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ear Piercing Maintenance:** The Lobe Wonder provides a solution for maintaining ear piercings, offering potential for products and services that cater to ear care. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry can explore new products and services related to ear care and maintenance. - **Jewelry and Accessories:** The jewelry and accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for hypoallergenic adhesive patches and create innovative products for ear piercings. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can develop solutions for ear care and use the Lobe Wonder as a starting point for ear piercing maintenance products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ear Acupressure Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ear-seed-kit.md) - [Ear-Based Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lumia-2.md) - [Crystal Earwear Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experience2.md) - [Crystal-Embellished Earwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop.md) - [Dehumidifing Ear Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearbuds.md) - [Pimple-Picking Patch Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starface-3.md) - [Opulent Crystal-Covered Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-x-swarovski-experience-2-earplugs.md) - [Customizable Earbud-Like Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hear-hush-hoops.md) - [Innovative Earing Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-hoop-earrings.md)