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Is 6 weeks long enough to change earrings?
Yes, you can take your earrings out after 6-8 weeks if they feel ready, but don’t leave them out! They will still close quickly since they’re relatively new. Leave your earrings in as often as you can for roughly a year before going extended periods without them.
What earrings can I wear after 6 weeks?
For the first year after your piercing we recommend 14k/18k/22k gold, platinum or medical-grade earrings.
How long can I take my earrings out after 6 weeks?
As always, we’ll leave you with the simple summary: You can leave your newly pierced earrings out overnight when your ears are completely healed. This could be anywhere between 6 weeks and 3 months, depending on how quick your skin can heal.
How do I take care of my earrings after 6 weeks?
How to care for pierced ears
- Always wash your hands before touching newly pierced ears.
- Leave the earrings in your ears for six weeks or more, even at night.
- Regularly wash your ears with soap and water.
- Twist the earrings a few times daily.
- Put rubbing alcohol on your ears.
Can I wear hoop earrings after 6 weeks?
Piercing earrings should be worn 24/7 during the healing period. If you have your earlobes pierced, you can change out your piercing earrings after six weeks. For those of you who have your cartilage pierced, the recommended healing period is 12 weeks.
Can I wear sterling silver earrings after 6 weeks?
The six weeks are up, there’s been no infection and now it’s time to start the earring collection! All ages should keep wearing earrings even after the initial healing period for about six months — it’s pretty easy for the holes to close up.
Do you still have to clean your ears after 6 weeks?
We recommend using this solution at least three times daily during the initial healing period (6 weeks for an earlobe piercing and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing). After the healing period has ended, we recommend that you continue using your ear care solution as needed to keep your new piercing and earrings clean.