Ear Piercing: A Guide to Changing Studs

You've pierced your earlobes and everything went well: it's been about six weeks and your ear seems to be healed. Perfect! Now what? In today's guide, Ear Piercing: A Guide to Changing Pre-Earrings , we'll find out how and what to do when the time comes to replace your temporary earrings with real ones.

Can you recognize your body's signals?

Six weeks have passed, your ear is fine and you are impatient: you can't wait to wear the earrings you love. Can I do it? The answer is, in principle, yes but remember that not all organisms are the same. Some have the ability to heal wounds quickly , others need a little more time. Observe your ear. Is it deflated and toned? Does the earring "move" comfortably in the hole? Do you feel any discomfort or pain when touching it? In this case, it is likely that your body has accepted the presence of the foreign body. Are you ready for the next step?

Ear Piercings: How to Remove a Pre-Earring

Changing the pre-earring is an operation that must be done delicately and calmly. The first few times, if you are belonephobic, you may feel a little uncomfortable. If you are afraid of not being able to do it, ask a friend or family member for help. As you will have certainly learned by reading the guide Earring infections: treatment and prevention, having clean hands is essential. Unscrew the butterfly, pulling it slightly until it comes off. Then, gently remove the pre-earring. Be careful not to rub the sharp part against the walls of the hole . Irritating it would put you back to square one. Once the jewel has been removed, disinfect it and put it aside. It goes without saying that your pre-earring will never become someone else's pre-earring, right?

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

Once your ear piercings are completely healed, let your imagination run wild! Choose your favorite styles, but when you do, always use your head. Avoid low-quality costume jewelry, preferring precious metals such as gold (yellow, pink), platinum and 925 silver. Other more or less precious materials can also work, as long as you check that they are nickel-free earrings . It happens that some people cannot tolerate certain alloys or feel uncomfortable wearing a certain size of jewelry. Only by testing your tolerance will you discover which material is best for you.

Cleaning should not be neglected, especially in summer

Once you have your routine, review the rules. Keep the earlobe area and the jewelry clean, especially in the summer. When the earring is bulky or pointed, it is best to sleep without it or remove it before playing sports. If you suffer from dermatitis and notice that the closure of the jewelry irritates the back of the ear, choose a model with a hidden closure . Never use dirty jewelry or jewelry from others. If you cannot do without it, find out about the health status of the person wearing it and disinfect it before using it.