Uneven piercings because you skimped on the cost of the procedure and went to the sketchy place down the street. Post-piercing infection because your new cleaning routine lasted all of five days.
And who hasn't experienced the pain of using the pointy starter earring to basically re-pierce your ears because you took them out too soon?
We spoke to a few jewelers who offer ear piercing services in their stores, and they spilled the expert beans on 6 of the biggest ear piercing care mistakes and tips on how to clean pierced ears.
Helix Piercing: Types, Cost, And How To Avoid Infection
If you touch your new piercing with hands that haven't recently been washed, germs will transfer and could lead to an infection. This may sound obvious, but it happens enough that it’s worth noting.
Your hair holds onto anything and everything it encounters throughout the day. It contains the shampoo, conditioner and product from this morning, plus all the bacteria and dirt that happened to be floating around in the air you walked through today.
To prevent bacteria from transferring from your hair to your new piercings, try throwing your hair up at night - at least for the first month. Keeping it pulled back and away from your ears will not only reduce the risk of infection, but will also keep it from getting caught on your earrings while you sleep.
How To Take Care Of Piercings The Right Way
First, use the saline solution your piercer gave you, every day, twice a day. Apply it to the front and back of the piercing with a clean cotton ball, and then twist the earring a couple times while it is wet.
Warning: Rubbing alcohol may sting a bit when you use it. Also, if you find your skin is getting too dry, stop using it and switch to something gentler. Only you know your body and can judge what works best for you.
Yes, you can take your earrings out after 6-8 weeks if they feel ready, but don’t leave them out! They will still close quickly since they’re relatively new.
Faq's: Can I Take My Earrings Out To Clean Them?
You’ve done your time. The long two-month wait is over. Don’t ruin that progress by switching the possibly boring, but high quality, earrings out with those super cute $3 earrings you just scored!
Jewelers suggest wearing 14K yellow gold earrings consistently throughout the first year because yellow gold is more pure than most metals. They recommend
Using white gold because it may be mixed with nickel, which could possibly lead to an infection depending on your skin sensitivity.
How Can I Make My Piercing Heal Faster?
Once you get your ears pierced, take care of them! Your beautifully pierced ears will thank you. If you're looking for more insights on how to clean and care for your jewelry, check out our guide!
Interested in seeing how much it might cost you to insure your earrings or other jewelry? Get a quote in under a minute without providing any personal information.This article was co-authored by Sasha Blue. Sasha Blue is a Professional Body Piercer and the Owner of 13 Bats Tattoo and Piercing Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sasha has over 20 years of professional body piercing experience, starting with her apprenticeship in 1997. She is licensed with the County of San Francisco in California.
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If you recently got a new ear piercing, you're probably excited to be able to switch out your piercing stud for new styles. Before you can do that, you need to properly clean and care for your new piercing in order to avoid infection. While you need to be patient and devoted to the task of cleaning your piercing, the process is thankfully quite simple.
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This article was co-authored by Sasha Blue. Sasha Blue is a Professional Body Piercer and the Owner of 13 Bats Tattoo and Piercing Studio in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sasha has over 20 years of professional body piercing experience, starting with her apprenticeship in 1997. She is licensed with the County of San Francisco in California. This article has been viewed 222, 733 times.
What To Do If The Skin Around Your Piercing Turns Gray Or Black
To clean a new piercing, start by mixing a saline solution of 1 teaspoon of table salt and 8 ounces of warm water. Next, dip a piece of gauze or a cotton ball into the solution and use it to gently swab all around the piercing. As you dab the area with the damp cotton ball, carefully wiggle the piercing back and forth a little so that the saline solution can get into the entire piercing. Then, repeat this process twice a day until the piercing it completely healed to keep it from getting infected. For tips on how to recognize the signs of infection, read on!This article was co-authored by Roger Rodriguez and by staff writer, Amber Crain. Roger Rodriguez, also known as Roger Rabb!t, is the Owner of Ancient Adornments Body Piercing, a piercing studio based in the Los Angeles, California area. With over 25 years of piercing experience, Roger has become the co-owner of several piercing studios such as ENVY Body Piercing and Rebel Rebel Ear Piercing and teaches the craft of body piercing at Ancient Adornments. He is a member of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP).
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Your newly pierced ears look absolutely fabulous! To make sure they stay that way, it's important to clean the piercings properly—but what's the process? We've got you! In this article, we'll explain how to clean your piercings during the healing phase, deal with an infection if you happen to get one, and share our best tips for keeping piercings healthy once they're all healed up. Keep on scrolling to learn everything you need to know about ear piercing care!
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This article was co-authored by Roger Rodriguez and by staff writer, Amber Crain. Roger Rodriguez, also known as Roger Rabb!t, is the Owner of Ancient Adornments Body Piercing, a piercing studio based in the Los Angeles, California area. With over 25 years of piercing experience, Roger has become the co-owner of several piercing studios such as ENVY Body Piercing and Rebel Rebel Ear Piercing and teaches the craft of body piercing at Ancient Adornments. He is a member of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP). This article has been viewed 802, 142 times.
To clean a new ear piercing, start by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water. This will prevent you from accidentally introducing dirt or germs into the piercing. Next, dip a cotton swab into a gentle saline cleaning solution. Most piercing experts don’t recommend using harsh disinfectants, like alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, since they can irritate the piercing and slow down healing. Gently clean the area around the piercing on the front of your ear with the cotton swab. Soak a new swab in the solution and clean the back of your ear as well. While you’re at it, gently turn the jewelry in the piercing about half a turn to keep it from sticking to your healing skin. Finish up by dabbing a small amount of antibiotic ointment on the front and back of the piercing with a fresh cotton swab. Give the jewelry half a turn to help work the ointment into the hole. Aim to clean your piercing at least once or twice a day, and don’t switch out your jewelry until the piercing is completely healed. In your earlobe, this should take about 6 weeks. If it’s in the cartilage, it may take a few months. Once the piercing is healed, take the jewelry out every night before you go to bed. Clean the jewelry with rubbing alcohol before putting it back in. Continue to wash your piercing with saline solution and treat it with antibiotic ointment at least once a month to prevent infections and keep the area healthy. If you see signs of an infection, such as redness, pain, bleeding, or discharge from the piercing, call your doctor for advice. To learn how to maintain healthy ear piercings, scroll down!
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