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How do you take care of 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.
How do you sleep with freshly pierced ears?
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.
Can I wash my hair after having my ears pierced?
To avoid infection, keep your hands and anything that touches your new piercing CLEAN. We don’t expect you to stop using hair products during your healing period, but we DO recommend protecting your new piercing from exposure to hair spray and other styling products, including shampoo and conditioner.
Do ear piercings ever heal?
The more you irritate it, the harder it will be to heal. Do not over clean, as drying it out will, also, irritate it. The average healing time for most ear piercings range from 6-10 weeks. Cartilage piercings take longer to heal.
What to expect when getting your ears pierced?
Ear piercing shouldn’t hurt. However, your child might feel a slight pinch as the instrument drives the earrings through the lobes. After the piercing, the earring backs will be put into place. Know about piercing aftercare. You should receive an antiseptic solution for ear piercings to take home with you to help care for the ears.
What is the best ear piercing?
Consider a conch. Conch piercings go between the helix and the lobe, along the back ridge of your ear. These make for another common ear piercing. Pros: Like any ear piercing, the conch is relatively safe, quick to heal, and generally easy to care for compared to facial or body piercings.
How to cure infection after ear piercing?
Keep It Clean. Make sure to wash the piercing with antibacterial soap twice a day and to keep it clean and moisturized at all times.
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