First earrings: instructions and suggestions

Earrings have been one of the most loved and used jewels by women and men everywhere for thousands of years. However, it is important to correctly pierce the earlobes to be able to show off the models that we like the most. Let's look at some tips and suggestions for the first earrings .

When to do them?

Given that there is no perfect age to get your ears pierced, it is generally recommended to wait until younger children have received the most important vaccinations. In case of doubts or a family history of allergic reactions and dermatitis, it will be important to consult your pediatrician. If we are dealing with older children, it will be important to respect the child's wishes, who may or may not express the desire to have earrings. In short: it is better to have the little one's full consent! The ideal time is around puberty, when the child's immune defenses are strong enough to avoid the risk of infections.

Where to do them?

Ear piercing can be done in jewelry stores and pharmacies with professional training and a suitable pneumatic gun. The important thing is obviously to avoid DIY.

Which earrings to choose?

The earrings used to pierce the ear are called pre-earrings. They are a pair of sterile earrings, which therefore protect against the risk of infections caused by piercing. They can be made of different materials, including gold and titanium. They are easily found in models and colors that can satisfy every taste. In short: you can choose one of the proposed models among those of pre-earrings, but you cannot reuse pre-earrings that have already been used, nor earrings of any other kind.

How to take care of newly made holes?

Obviously, before even applying the pre-earrings, the lobe area will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. After the piercing, you will be advised to apply an antibiotic cream, such as gentamicin, for at least a week. It will then be important to clean the area without removing the earrings. Some small precautions, then, will be to never touch the earrings just applied with dirty hands. So: clean hands and remember to rotate the earring a couple of times 180° at least twice a day.

When to switch to real earrings?

For earlobe piercings, it is important to keep the pre-earrings for at least 6 weeks. After this, you can remove the pre-earrings to wear a pair of post-pierced ones, created in hypoallergenic and safe material. Among the most used and appreciated materials are gold, surgical steel and titanium. It is advisable to wear earrings that do not crush the lobe too much and to keep them for at least 5-6 months before you can move on to other models and materials.

In short: piercing your ears requires awareness, attention and a lot of care in choosing the materials and cleaning. But once you get past the first few months, you can really indulge in choosing the jewelry to wear or give to the little ones.