How do I care for my new piercing?Updated a year ago
-Clean your piercing with our Advanced Aftercare Solution, spraying the piercing front and back, 2 to 3 times a day.
- For lobe piercings only, move the hair surrounding the new piercing and rotate the earring 1x after cleaning while wet.
-No touching, twisting, or rotating your new piercing for cartilage piercings.
-Leave space between the ear and the earring. Do not tighten the earring back to ensure breathing room in front and back of the ear.
- Maintain this aftercare routine for 3 weeks for lobe piercings and 8 weeks for helix piercings, when using Advanced Aftercare Solution.
Aftercare for your NEEDLE piercing:
- Clean your piercing with our Advanced Aftercare Solution, spraying the piercing front and back, 2 to 3 times a day for at least 30 days.
- Leave room in the front and back of the earrings. Ask about our comfortable ear pillow to ensure proper healing during sleep.
- Give your earrings a good rinse for about 30 seconds with warm water in the shower, especially after washing your hair.
- No touching, twisting, or rotating your new needle piercing.
Pro tips for ALL piercings:
- Always wash your hands before touching your ears!
-No swimming in lakes or rivers for 2 weeks. Chlorinated pools and oceans are okay! Just remember to thoroughly clean your new piercings with Advanced Aftercare Solution after your swim.
-Disinfect everything that goes in, on, or around your ears once daily to decrease the risk of introducing bacteria to the site. This includes cell phones, headphones, eyeglasses, sunglasses, AirPods, masks, headbands, etc.
-No swimming in lakes or rivers for 2 weeks. Chlorinated pools and oceans are okay! Just remember to thoroughly clean your new piercings with Advanced Aftercare Solution after your swim.
-Disinfect everything that goes in, on, or around your ears once daily to decrease the risk of introducing bacteria to the site. This includes cell phones, headphones, eyeglasses, sunglasses, AirPods, masks, headbands, etc.
-If you run out of solution, you can use a sterile wound wash that is available over-the-counter at your local pharmacy.
-Do not use any lotions or ointments, such as Bacitracin or Neosporin. These products can clog the piercing & not allow for adequate airflow to promote proper healing.
-Avoid alcohol or peroxide products. These products can dry out the skin & the piercing, which will slow down the healing process.
-If you are experiencing any pain associated with the piercing, we recommend using a travel pillow to avoid sleeping directly on the painful area.
-To avoid your piercing from closing, wear earrings consistently for one year post-piercing. Especially the hypoallergenic ones.
-No heavy earrings until you’re fully healed.
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