Can I wear headphones with a new piercing?

Don't Use Certain Headphones

I would advise that, if you have headphones like mine, you should invest in a cheap $10 pair of earbuds until your piercing heals. Otherwise, this can also cause trauma to the wound.

Can you wear headphones with fresh ear piercing?

It is not recommended to wear earphones after getting your ears pierced. It can cause trauma or skin infections which can be really dangerous!

What piercings can you not wear earbuds with?

It may take some experimenting to find ways and jewelry styles that work with them, but it is possible! For things like conch and tragus piercings, ensure they are downsized properly. Having extra length on the bar can cause the bar to press in on earbuds and make them not stay in well.

Can you wear headphones over earrings?

It's not advisable to wear earrings or other ear piercings when wearing headphones as not only will these cause discomfort or pain, but these objects can also damage the ear cups or headphone padding.

What can't you do with a new piercing?

Stay out of pools, hot tubs, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water while your piercing is healing. Don't fiddle with your piercings. Don't touch a new piercing or twist the jewelry unless you're cleaning it. Keep clothing away from the piercing, too.

Piercing + Headphones= Problems

Can I shower after a piercing?

Showering: Shower like you normally do; the last thing you will do while in the shower is clean your piercing. Lather up some mild, fragrance free, non-antibacterial soap in your hands and gently wash your piercing. You want enough friction to clean the piercing, but not so much that you cause trauma to it.

Should I rotate my ear piercing?

While cleaning the piercing area, rotate the earring 360 degrees, or one full turn. 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.

Do headphones hurt ear piercings?

Don't Use Certain Headphones

I would advise that, if you have headphones like mine, you should invest in a cheap $10 pair of earbuds until your piercing heals. Otherwise, this can also cause trauma to the wound.

How do you sleep with a newly pierced ear?

Tips. 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.

Can you wear AirPods with earrings?

The AirPods cover where primary earlobe piercings are usually placed, and you might risk losing your headphones if they're bumped out.

Can I wear Airpods with conch piercing?

Wait—can you wear earbuds with a conch piercing? Wonderful question! Not as wonderful answer: You can't really wear earbuds with a conch piercing—at least while it's healing. Swap your earbuds for over-the-ear headphones while your piercing is healing to avoid any snags, irritation, or pain.

How long before you can wear headphones with a tragus piercing?

You need to wait at least three months before wearing your earbuds or headphones as it could irritate your tragus piercing, slow down healing and possibly cause an infection. You can also wear over the ear headphones that don't apply pressure to the piercing.

What is a flat piercing?

As its name suggests, the flat piercing is a cartilage piercing located on the flat area below the ear's upper outer rim. While you should get one at a time, multiple flat piercings allow you to lean into the ear constellation trend and create your unique version. These piercings require a stud or flat-back earring.

How long does it take for a pierced ear to heal?

What's the healing time? There are different types of tissue in different parts of your ear, so how long it takes to heal depends on your body and the place you've pierced. Earlobes usually take 6-8 weeks. If you pierce the cartilage on the side of your ear, it can take 4 months to a year.

How long should a piercing take to heal?

Earlobe piercings are the quickest to heal. They typically take about 1 to 2 months to fully heal. Cartilage piercings elsewhere on your ear will take longer to heal. It may take up to 6 months or even 1 year before a helix or tragus piercing is fully healed.

How do you clean newly pierced ears?

Clean the piercing with either a saline solution, a fragrance-free antimicrobial soap, or both once or twice per day. Rinse any soap from the piercing. Gently dry the piercing with a clean, disposable paper towel or tissue. Avoid drying with cloth since it may carry germs or catch on the jewelry.

Which ear piercing heals fastest?

Earlobe Piercing

Earlobe piercings are the most standard, comfortable, and fastest healing type you can get.

How can I make my piercing heal faster?

To speed things up, clean the piercing every day with mild soapy water. Don't irritate the skin around the piercing and avoid reopening the wound, which could slow down healing time. Give the tissue around the piercing plenty of time to heal before you change the jewelry.

How long should you avoid sleeping on a new piercing?

Is it OK? The general rule of thumb is to avoid sleeping in earrings, with one exception: when you get a new piercing. You'll need to keep these small studs in for 6 weeks or longer, or until your piercer gives you the OK.

How do I stop my headphones from hurting my earrings?

Ear cup paddings provide cushioning to the ear. Replacing them with thicker ones may help address the problem of headphones hurting your ear cartilage.

Should I move my piercing while cleaning it?

--Always wash your hands before touching your piercing, but if you can help it, do not touch it (please refer to the first two rules of piercing). --Never spin the jewelry, move it back and forth, or move it while you're cleaning it. The jewelry may feel tight or like it's not moving around and that is OK.

Is it normal for an ear piercing to itch?

It's normal to notice some itching and tenderness when it comes to new ear piercings. During the first weeks, your piercing might look slightly red or produce a crusty discharge as it heals. If you have a high ear piercing or cartilage piercing, you may also notice a small bump that forms around the piercing.

When can I stop cleaning my ear piercing?

We recommend using this solution at least three times daily during the initial healing period (6 weeks for an earlobe piercing and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing). After the healing period has ended, we recommend that you continue using your ear care solution as needed to keep your new piercing and earrings clean.

Should I clean my piercing the day I get it?

Give it a Rest

First things first – do not attempt to clean your piercing right away when you get home. In fact, don't touch your piercing or the area around it for the first 24 hours after you've had your piercing done. The area will still likely be painful, and you need to let the piercing settle down a bit.

Which side of my nose should I pierce?

There is no right or wrong side of the nose to get a piercing, it is up to you. A good idea is to pick your best 'selfie side' of your face whether that be the left or right side!