What earrings can I wear after 6 weeks?

For the first year after your piercing we recommend 14k/18k/22k gold, platinum or medical-grade earrings.

Can I wear any earrings after 6 weeks?

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. Leave your earrings in as often as you can for roughly a year before going extended periods without them.

Can I wear sterling silver earrings after 6 weeks?

The six weeks are up, there's been no infection and now it's time to start the earring collection! All ages should keep wearing earrings even after the initial healing period for about six months — it's pretty easy for the holes to close up.

Can you wear heavy earrings after 6 weeks?

Piercing earrings should be worn 24/7 during the healing period. If you have your earlobes pierced, you can change out your piercing earrings after six weeks. For those of you who have your cartilage pierced, the recommended healing period is 12 weeks.

How do I change my earrings after 6 weeks?

CHANGING MY PIERCINGS FOR THE FIRST TIME || OUCH :(

Do you have to wait 6 weeks after a piercing?

One of our most frequently asked questions is how long to leave earrings in after piercing. The quick answer is 6 weeks for an earlobe piercing, and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing. However, everyone has a different healing process.

How do I know my piercing is healed?

Most people can tell their piercing has healed when there is no redness, the tissue feels normal in the area of the piercing and the normal healing discharge (crust that gathers on the jewelry) has subsided," he said. "A piercing becoming permanent, where jewelry can be removed for hours or days, is never guaranteed."

What are starter earrings?

Starter earrings can be made from any number of different hypoallergenic metals. Surgical stainless steel and titanium are the least expensive hypoallergenic earrings.

Can you wear Starter earrings again?

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.

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.

Is 92.5 sterling silver okay for new piercings?

Sterling silver body jewelry is safe to wear in healed piercings. But it should never be in an unhealed piercing or in a piercing in a moist area of the body.

Why can't I change my earrings for 6 weeks?

"The reason why you cannot change your earring for 6 weeks is because the starter earring is thicker metal so that during the six weeks our skin will re-heal around this thicker earring and when we take our earring out after six weeks our pierced hole will be big enough (width) to accommodate any earring.

What are the best starter earrings?

Surgical stainless steel earrings are typically your best bet for new piercings, as this metal is the least likely to cause an allergic reaction. Nickel and cobalt allergies are very common, so avoid these metals when you first get your ears pierced.

How long keep studs in after piercing?

Leave the ear piercing studs in the ear lobe for 6 weeks before replacing with earrings.

Can you change lobe piercings after 6 weeks?

ear lobe piercings

For ear piercings, it is recommended to wait 6-8 weeks before attempting to change your earring. This is recommended as 6-8 weeks is the length of time that it takes for a piercing to heal.

How soon can you replace earrings?

When should I change earrings after ear piercing? Professionally, it is recommended that you change your earrings after at least six weeks after getting your piercing. Within this period, it is expected that the wound created by the piercing will have healed, and it is safe to remove the old earrings and wear new ones.

Should you twist new ear piercings?

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. Excessive rubbing or friction can irritate your skin and delay healing.

Is sterling silver OK for newly pierced ears?

Some clients who like the look of sterling silver but want to stay away from copper instead opt for pure silver (or "fine silver"), which claims 99.9% silver content. Pure silver is considered hypoallergenic, but piercing experts generally urge customers to approach silver jewelry with caution.

Can I pierce my baby's ears at 1 month?

Most pediatricians will say that 2 months old is the earliest you can pierce a baby's ears, though many may recommend waiting longer. If you choose to pierce your baby's ears when they are very young, one pro is that the baby will not remember.

Do piercings heal faster in summer or winter?

During summer, the steady blood flow to the pierced area increases due to the heat, which can actually speed up the healing process while flushing away toxins from the skin's surface.

Do piercings heal faster in the winter?

Most times, Caring For Your Piercing In The Winter only require frequent cleanup and checkup. However, during winter, piercings take longer to heal as a result of dehydration. Therefore, proper care needs to be taken to protect yourself from any form of complications during winter.

How do I know if my piercing is rejecting?

How many weeks do you sea salt soak a piercing?

1/8 TEASPOON of SEA SALT

Drench a cotton ball in the salt solution and hold it on the piercing for 3-5 minutes. Afterwards, use a Q-tip or another cotton ball to remove any dried matter from around the piercing. Repeat this process 2-3 times a day for the first 2 weeks and then once a day for the following 4 weeks.

Can I change my ear piercing after a month?

New piercings are made with jewellery that is larger or longer to allow for some naturally occurring swelling. Piercings can then take from a couple to six months and even up to a full year to heal completely. The good news is that you do usually not need to wait a whole 12 months to switch your jewellery.

What happens if you don't twist your 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.