One of the most common questions we receive is: What should I do after getting my ears pierced? 🤔

It’s an excellent question! Proper aftercare is just as important as choosing safe equipment and quality earrings for the piercing. Taking good care of the wound can help reduce the risk of infection and promote faster healing.

Let’s go over some key do’s and don’ts when it comes to piercing aftercare. 🤩

Prioritize cleanliness

Keeping the area clean is crucial after getting a piercing. ✨ Make sure to gently clean away any buildup around the piercing, and avoid moisture for long periods. This helps reduce bacterial growth and lowers the chance of infection.

Minimize contact

Try to avoid touching the piercing area unnecessarily. Our hands can carry bacteria that may cause irritation or infection. If you do need to touch the area, always wash your hands thoroughly with soap or use hand sanitizer beforehand. 👍🏼

Keep your earrings in, don’t remove them too soon

It’s tempting to switch to a new pair of earrings right away, but patience is key! Let your piercing heal completely before changing jewelry.

For earlobes, we recommend keeping the original earrings in place for at least 4 – 6 weeks, and 8 – 12 weeks for cartilage piercings. Removing or changing earrings too early can disrupt the healing process and may lead to complications, or even cause the piercing hole to close up unintentionally. ☺️

Don’t fasten earrings too tightly

Some swelling is normal shortly after the piercing. There should always be a small gap between the earring backing and your ear to avoid pressure on the wound.

Overly tight earrings can cause inflammation and may lead to the earring backing becoming embedded in the skin, which makes treatment more difficult. 

Apply Aftercare Lotion

Use NooYoo Aftercare Lotion on and around the piercing site, ideally twice a day, morning and evening. This helps speed up healing and provides gentle antimicrobial protection.

That’s it! Just a few simple steps can make a big difference in how well and how quickly your ears heal. Once your piercing is fully healed, you’ll be ready to enjoy your new earrings in no time.

If you get your ears pierced at NooYoo, we’ll also provide you with a complete aftercare guide to take home. And if you ever have any questions about aftercare, feel free to stop by any NooYoo store, we are always happy to help, free of charge. 😍

Thinking about getting your ears pierced? Or looking for earrings that suit all skin types? Come visit us at NooYoo!

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