FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

For the first year after your piercing we recommend 14k/18k/22k gold, platinum or medical-grade earrings. We carry a full line of earrings that have been specifically chosen for the new earring wearer in diamonds and cubic zirconia. During the first year after your piercing avoid gold plate, gold vermeil, gold filled, sterling silver, 10k gold, stainless steel, brass and all costume jewelry as they may contain nickel as the "filler" metal. The risk of developing a nickel all

Use gentle liquid soap and warm water 1-2x daily while in the shower during the initial 6-8 week healing period. We recommend Dr Bronner's castile soaps diluted to less than 50%. Additionally, you can spray your ears with sterile saline mist 2-3x a day. Do not use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or any other products on a new piercing because they are too harsh and can irritate the new piercing. Do not over clean your new piercings. This may cause undue irritation and delay healin

Although it doesn't happen very often, occasionally a backing may fall off and go unnoticed long enough for the earring to then fall out. We strongly advise clients to ALWAYS have a backup earring available immediately during THE ENTIRE FIRST YEAR of the piercing to avoid closure of the hole. If a piercing stud falls out, it is best to replace it with a Blomdahl earring since they will be made of the same medical-grade materials as the piercing studs and therefore do not need

Recommended wait time is 1 week. If swimming anytime during the initial 8 week healing period, we highly recommend rinsing ears with soap & water after each swim. A new piercing, just like a wound, needs to be kept clean and dry. Chlorine from pools and bacteria in oceans, lakes and rivers may cause irritation or contaminate the new piercing and delay healing. #Healing