What earrings are best for newly pierced ears?

What earrings are best for newly pierced ears?

Surgical stainless steel earrings are typically your best bet for new piercings, as this metal is the least likely to cause an allergic reaction. Nickel and cobalt allergies are very common, so avoid these metals when you first get your ears pierced.

What size earrings do you get your ears pierced with?

Standard ear piercings are a 20g or 18g if they were pierced by a gun. If they were pierced by a professional, the lobe piercing will typically be a 16g or 14g. After a minimum of two months it is typically safe to change the jewelry, but the piercing may still feel sensitive.

Can you get your ears pierced with your own earrings?

Your earrings will not be sterile, and will be crawling with bacteria. Also, the starter studs have a sharp, pointed end in order to pierce the hole in your ear. Regular stud style earrings have flat ends. So, when you go to get your ears pierced, leave any earrings of yours at home.

What is the safest metal for ear piercing?

Besides surgical stainless steel, the safest options include platinum, titanium, and 14K gold. The key when choosing earrings is to ask which metals were used — and talk to your doctor about what might be safest.

Is Titanium better than gold for piercings?

Arguably, titanium is more biocompatible than gold. But, we aren’t implanting things inside your heart- its a body piercing. And most piercers are going to be using titanium posts anyway for the piece that actually passes through the piercing, so just the front or decorative end will be gold in many cases.

What type of earring metal is best?

The best earrings for sensitive ears are generally made with gold, platinum, or silver. Make sure you buy earrings that are 14k gold or above or sterling silver 925 to avoid the possibility of nickel being mixed in.

How do I make my earrings not hurt?

How to make cheap earrings wearable for sensitive skin

1. Paint 2 layers of clear nail polish on the posts. I have to admit I was wary of this tip when I first read it–wouldn’t nail polish also be irritating?
2. Smear Vaseline or Neosporin on them before wearing.
3. Don’t wear them constantly.
4. Buy nickel-free jewelry.

Are plastic earrings bad for your ears?

Plastic post earrings are generally safe; you only have to ensure that you get medical-grade plastic. With those, you’re assured they are hypoallergenic and will cause no irritation or harm to your ears.

What kind of earrings won’t hurt my ears?

Your best choices for nickel-free, hypoallergenic materials in jewelry are titanium and medical grade plastic. They are both versatile, durable and comfortable to wear. Most importantly, designers can make beautiful earrings and other jewelry from them.

Can a piercing heal with plastic?

Bioplast is a trademarked medical grade plastic that is biocompatible, flexible and optimal for healing your piercings as it contains no nickel. Bioplast can be autoclaved, meaning you can get your initial piercing with it.

Are plastic earrings good?

It is durable so that the stones will not pop out as with cheap plastics. Although you’ll need to clean any new piercing to prevent infection, medical grade plastic earrings won’t harbor germs like cheap plastics can. Jewelry for sensitive ears goes beyond toddlers and kids.

Are you supposed to take plastic off earrings?

The clear plastic portion is indeed removable but exists to provide support for your earlobes when wearing large, heavy earrings — in fact, the backs often stop jewelry from stretching out or tearing your lobes.

How long can you leave plastic earrings in?

The Mayo Clinic recommends leaving earrings in place for at least six weeks after the piercing, with other body piercings possibly taking longer to heal. It is recommended that you leave the piercing in place to prevent the new hole from closing. Once the piercing heals, you can switch the earrings out.

Can you use fake jewelry on a new piercing?

Avoid any costume jewelry after a piercing. Most costume jewelry has high nickel contents, and some have been said to contain lead. So, if your piercing is new, just say bye to costume jewelry. Avoid gold-plated/ gold vermeil sterling silver too.

Can a piercing heal with plastic jewelry?

No, don’t use plastic jewelry. Plastic jewelry can make infection and making more complication. When getting pierced, you can use hypoallergenic metals like stainless steel, titanium, gold, and if you have a metal sensitivity, try niobium.

Why do fake earrings make my ears crusty?

This crusting is the result of the dead blood cells and plasma drying out when exposed to the air – these body fluids will always make their way to the surface during healing. However, this doesn’t mean that you should ignore that crust – you need to carefully clean out the crusties every time you notice their buildup.

Why do fake earrings hurt ears?

If you care for the health of your ears at all, please stop wearing fake earrings. It’s totally normal for your ears to feel a bit painful when they are freshly pierced. It could be a result of an allergic reaction to the metal in the earring. Some people are allergic to nickel, others to silver.