How do I clean my new piercings?
When it comes to healing your brand new piercings, less is more! That said, there are a few very crucial steps you should commit to during the healing process to allow your body to heal the tiny puncture wounds (with a piece of jewelry inside them). 1) Spray both the front and back of your piercing with saline spray (0.9% sterile saline spray) 2-3x a day. 2) If there is any visible crust or discharge, you may use a saline soaked q-tip to wipe the area. 3) Shower once a day an
After the 6-week period, what kind of earrings should I wear?
For the first year after your piercing we recommend 14k/18k gold, platinum or implant grade titanium. We carry a full line of earrings that have been specifically chosen for the new earring wearer in diamonds, moissanite and cubic zirconia. During the first year after your piercing avoid gold plate, gold vermeil, gold filled, sterling silver, 10k gold, brass and all costume jewelry as they may contain nickel as the "filler" metal. The risk of developing a nickel allergy is
What if I lose an earring within the first few months after my piercing?
Although it doesn't happen very often, occasionally an earring may fall out and go unnoticed long enough for the piercing to close. I...
When can I go swimming again?
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. It's important to remember that a new piercing is essentially an open pathway for harmful bacteria to enter. It is generally recommended to wait at least 2-3 weeks before swimming and then continue to use sterile saline after thoroughly rinsing with clean water. #Healing