What should I wear after getting my ears pierced?

What do you wear with newly pierced ears?

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.

Can you wear earrings right after getting your ears pierced?

For the first six months after the piercing is healed, people with cartilage piercings should wear earrings 24/7 or their piercing may close. If you had an earlobe piercing, you should not go more than24 hours without an earring for at least six months or your new piercing may close. When can I switch to other styles?

Do you have to wear studs after getting your ears pierced?

4. Leave the ear piercing studs in the ear lobe for 6 weeks before replacing with earrings. 5. Unlike conventional ear piercings, there is no need to rotate the Blomdahl medicalgrade plastic studs to prevent them from adhering to the skin.

What not to do after having ears pierced?

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.

How to care for pierced ears

Can I take a shower after ear 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.

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.

Are hoops good for healing piercings?

Pick small rings/hoops for easy cleaning and healing.

Since slight swelling may occur after you get your ears pierced, getting hoops or rings won't put any pressure on your healing piercing like studs sometimes can.

How long should you wear your first earrings?

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.

When can you sleep on a new piercing?

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.

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.

How can I make my ear 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.

Are starter earrings thicker?

"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.

Are sleepers better than studs?

Are sleepers or studs better? Newly pierced ears: Basically, the sleeper earrings have been designed for use by persons who just had their ears pierced. The studs are ideal for children, and they have screw-on backs that keep them well secured in place, while the hoops often work better as sleeper earrings for adults.

Do ear piercings hurt?

You may feel a pinch and some throbbing after, but it shouldn't last long. The pain from either piercing method is probably equivalent. The ear has nerves all through it. But the fatty tissue in the earlobe has less than other areas, so it may feel less painful.

Which ear piercing heals fastest?

Earlobe Piercing

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

How long do ears hurt after getting pierced?

Signs of an infection

It is important to note that your earlobe piercing may be tender or painful for up to 3-5 days after the procedure was performed. This is normal. Note that sleeping directly on your ears or side may prolong the tenderness on the earlobe due to the pressure on the piercing site.

Can I exercise after ear piercing?

For ear and facial piercings, you can exercise immediately, though Brooks advises you to do so with care, and avoid contact sports. Nipple and navel piercings often require extra care, as even gentle workouts like pilates, yoga, and rock climbing can irritate the new piercings.

Can I change earrings after 1 week?

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.

How do you clean earring holes?

What is the best thing to put on a new piercing?

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.

What should a healing piercing look like?

It looks good – most piercings look pretty good from the outset. A small amount of redness is not uncommon, but this should subside within a couple of weeks. You may notice some dry matter at the entry or exit of your piercing. This is called “exudate” and is a byproduct of the healing process.

Does salt water heal piercings?

One way to help your new piercing stay healthy is to soak it in a sea salt or saline mixture. Doing this can keep your wound clean and promote healing. Some piercing experts tell their customers to consider a sea salt soak to help your piercing heal.