What kind of earrings do you start with?

Once your ears have healed and you can begin transitioning to regular earrings, you should first wear small earrings, preferably studs, that are made from sterling silver or gold for at least the next three months.

Are starter earrings necessary?

As you may know, new piercings take 6 (earlobe) to 12 (cartilage) weeks to heal. During that time, you will need to wear starter earrings to allow your piercing to heal.

What are starter earrings called?

Choose studs for your ear piercings.

Studs are the most popular type of earrings for new piercings because they are small and cute. Many people prefer studs because they don’t get in the way and they go with everything. Studs are fairly easy to clean but tend to get infected more easily than hoops.

Can I keep my starter earrings in?

Many people ask us if they can continue to wear their starter piercing earrings – the ear piercing studs worn for 6 to 12 weeks during their healing period. With Inverness, the answer is yes.

How long should I keep my starter earrings in?

Premature Earring Removal

Don’t take your earrings out too early! They will close rather rapidly. Leave earrings in for 6-8 weeks, giving your ears time to heal.

Are starter earrings thicker?

Usually starter earrings are thicker than earrings we wear on a day-to-day basis. If you switch the starter to something that’s too thin, you risk your body ‘rejecting’ the earring rather than healing normally.

Can I reuse starter earrings?

Yes, you can reuse your starter earrings, except if you are allergic to thoe errings. Clean them now and then.

Do ear piercings close up after years?

It’s hard to predict how quickly your body will attempt to close a piercing, but as a general rule, the newer it is, the more likely it will close up. For instance: If your piercing is less than a year old, it can close in a few days, and if your piercing is several years old, it can take several weeks.

How do you sleep with freshly pierced ears?

If you have a new ear piercing, a thinner travel pillow works great to keep pressure off while you’re sleeping. If you don’t have a travel pillow you can roll a clean cotton T-shirt or sheet up and place it around the ear so that when you lay on your side, there’s no direct pressure on your ear.

Should you twist a new piercing?

Don’t touch a new piercing or twist the jewelry unless you’re cleaning it. Keep clothing away from the piercing, too. Excessive rubbing or friction can irritate your skin and delay healing. Keep the jewelry in place.

What are Studex earrings made of?

Not for Ear Piercing!

Sensitive by Studex® is the high fashion earring solution for people who suffer from nickel sensitivity. Each classic style is made of the highest quality surgical stainless steel and karat gold. Each style is safe enough to be worn every day, guaranteed.

Does Studex ear piercing hurt?

DOES EAR PIERCING HURT? No. Our Studex ear piercing systems have been carefully designed to pierce ears virtually pain free. When performed properly, most people feel little or no discomfort.

What happens if I don’t twist my earrings?

If you didn’t turn the earrings, you ran the risk of your skin growing over the back! GROSS! Piercings performed by professionals will allow your piercing room to comfortably swell. If you start twisting it, there are a lot of less than ideal things that will happen.

Will piercing bump go away on its own?

Skin changes can occur at the site of piercings. These changes are not always a cause for concern. For example, piercing bumps are harmless and may go away over time.

What happens if you over clean a piercing?

Do not over-clean your piercing. Cleaning too often with an overly harsh cleaning solution, or with too many different types of cleaning solutions, can irritate your piercing. If cleaning your piercing twice a day is suggested, don’t assume cleaning it ten times a day is better: It isn’t.

Should I spin my earring?

There’s no reason to rotate your piercing. You could damage the delicate, healing skin by rotating the jewelry. In the past, rotating the jewelry was recommended, but it has been found to cause damage that can lead to infection and scarring. For happy healing, NEVER rotate your body jewelry.

Should I take the crust off my piercing?

Crusties need to be cleaned carefully and thoroughly whenever you notice them. DO NOT pick the crusties off—that’s just introducing your dirty hands to a healing piercing and can increase your risk of infection.

How many times should I twist my earrings?

Leave the earrings in your ears for six weeks or more, even at night. Regularly wash your ears with soap and water. Twist the earrings a few times daily.

What is earlobe piercing?

A lobe piercing, or earlobe piercing, is any piercing that goes through the fleshy lower part of the ear—basically where you got your very first ear piercings (most likely).

How tight should my earrings be?

The earrings shouldn’t be able to fall out of your ears if you gently tug on them, but they shouldn’t be clasped too tightly against your ears. Simply put, too tight will cause pain and discomfort but if too loose, you will lose your earring.

When should I start turning my earring?

Only turn the earring during aftercare, when the piercing site is wet. When the piercing site is dry, it may feel crusty or sticky –and turning earrings at other times will lead to irritation and infection. Always leave a space between the back of the ear and the earring back.

What is the Medusa piercing?

A medusa piercing is located right above the cupid’s bow in the indented part of your upper lip. “While decorative terms for lip piercings (like Monroe, Madonna, Marilyn, and the Medusa piercing) sound cool and catchy, they are technically and professionally all just considered lip piercings,” notes Pearce.