Ear piercings: a guide to changing the studs

You have pierced your earlobes and everything went well: about six weeks have passed and the ear seems to have healed. Perfect! And now? In today’s guide, ear piercings: a guide to changing starter earrings, we will discover how and what to do when it’s time to replace the temporary earrings with the real ones.

Can you recognize the body’s signals?

Six weeks have passed, the ear is fine and you are eager: you can’t wait to wear the earrings you love. Can I do it? The answer is, generally, yes, but remember that not all bodies are the same. Some have the ability to heal wounds quickly, others need a bit more time. Observe your ear. Is it unpuffed and firm? Does the earring "move" comfortably in the hole? When you touch it, do you feel no discomfort or pain? In this case, it is likely that your body has accepted the presence of the foreign object. Are you ready for the next step?

Ear piercings: how to remove the starter earring

The changing of the starter earring is an operation to be done gently and calmly. The first times, if you have a fear of needles, you might feel a bit uneasy. If you are afraid you won’t manage, ask a friend or a family member for help. As you surely learned reading the guide Ear infections: care and prevention, having clean hands is essential. Unscrew the butterfly back, pulling it slightly until it comes off. Then, gently remove the starter earring. Be careful not to rub the pointed part against the walls of the hole. Irritating it would bring you back to square one. Once the jewel is removed, disinfect it and set it aside. It goes without saying that your starter earring will never become someone else’s starter earring, right?

It’s time for the new earrings! Use your imagination (but don’t forget your head)

Once the ear piercings are perfectly healed, let your imagination run free! Choose your favourite models but when you do, always use your head. Avoid low-quality costume jewellery, prefer precious metals such as gold (yellow, rose), platinum and 925 silver. Other materials, more or less precious, can also be fine, provided you check that they are nickel-free earrings. It happens that some people cannot tolerate certain alloys or feel discomfort wearing a certain type of jewel. Only by testing tolerance will you discover which material suits you best.

Cleaning must not be neglected, especially in summer

Once the routine is set, review the rules. Keep the lobe area and the jewel clean, especially in the summer season. When the earring is bulky or pointed, it is preferable to sleep without it or remove it before doing sports. If you suffer from dermatitis and notice that the closure of the jewel irritates the back of the ear, prefer a model with a hidden clasp. Never use dirty or secondhand jewels. If you cannot avoid it, find out about the health status of the lender and disinfect them before use.

Ear piercings: a guide to changing starter earrings

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