After ear piercing, the ear tissue is very sensitive, so you need to take proper care of it. What earrings will be best immediately after the piercing procedure?

What earrings after ear piercing to choose?

Earrings are an interesting decorative element that many women choose. Thanks to modern technology, ear piercing is not a complicated procedure, but it is important to remember to take proper care of the ears immediately after the procedure. One of the elements you need to pay attention to is choosing the right earrings at the beginning. What earrings to choose immediately after the ear piercing procedure?

Why is it important to choose the right earrings after ear piercing?

Ear piercing itself is not a complicated or particularly painful procedure. The ear lobe does not contain too many nerve receptors, and at the same time the procedure is usually not accompanied by bleeding, so it can be carried out quickly and without lengthy preparation. Nevertheless, care must be taken to ensure that the small wound heals properly and does not become infected, as painful and unpleasant consequences can then ensue. Therefore, for safety's sake, it is best to use the services of a professional, taking care of the full sterility of the instruments. It is also worth considering what ear piercing earrings to choose so that they do not damage the irritated tissues.

What are the criteria to follow when choosing earrings after ear piercing?

You already know that the selection of the first earrings after the piercing is important for safety reasons. Worn immediately after the piercing procedure, earrings for ears should be made of materials that will allow the wound to heal as quickly as possible. There are several criteria that you should consider before deciding on your choice of ornaments.

Safety and hygiene

Although the wound in the ear after the piercing is small, the healing process can take up to 3-4 weeks. During this period, you especially need to take care that no dirt enters the wound area, which could lead to the development of infection. After the procedure, it is advisable to observe the following recommendations:

• do not touch the ears with dirty hands;
• thoroughly wash the ears at the piercing site twice a day; it is best to use mild Blomdahl Piercing Aftercare swabs for this purpose (remember to use a new swab for each ear);
• do not remove earrings from ears while washing;
• wash ears with liquid soap/shampoo when bathing or washing hair, then rinse under running water and dry with disposable wipes;
• take extra care when putting on or taking off clothes over the head to avoid snagging the earring.

Materials and quality

The first earrings after piercing come into contact with the pierced tissue, so to begin with, so-called healing earrings, characterized by a thicker post, are used. The material of the earrings is very important due to the risk of allergies. You need to be especially careful if you are allergic to nickel, which can develop as a result of constant contact with jewelry. Nickel allergy cannot be cured, so you should avoid contact with metals that contain this ingredient. This is unfortunately very difficult, since most precious metals, contain even micro-quantities of nickel. The only solution is to choose hypoallergenic earrings. The Blomdahl Medical brand has developed earrings friendly to sensitive skin, made of medical plastic or medical titanium with 0% nickel content.To begin with, earrings made of medical titanium will work well. A good option will be earrings made of natural medical titanium, which reduces the risk of allergies and related consequences. As the first earrings after piercing ,gold earrings made of medical titanium, which do not have a high risk of allergies, will also work well .

Style and preferences

You should, of course, choose your earrings according to your individual preferences. A wide selection of ornaments will allow you to choose products that will become the perfect addition to your dress style.

Prices and availability

Before ordering earrings, check whether the chosen model is available in the store and whether its price is adapted to the budget, allocated for ornaments.

How to take care of earrings after ear piercing?

After ear piercing, also pay attention to whether the earrings change color. Earring care is best done according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Cleaning and maintenance should be done in such a way as to take into account the safety for the material of the ornament.

How long to wear earrings after piercing?

Wondering when to change earrings after ear piercing? The first earrings after piercing are recommended to be worn for about 6 weeks. After this period, you should replace your piercing earrings with ones with a thinner post, which is softer and provides better ventilation of the ear. When changing earrings, you must take special care of hygiene and remember not to forcefully press the plug against the earlobe.

When can earrings be removed after piercing?

The entire healing process of ear piercing takes about a year. After the first replacement, hypoallergenic earrings, preferably made of medical titanium, should be worn at all times. After complete healing, the earrings can be replaced, although it is still recommended to choose hypoallergenic earrings made of medical plastic.