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How do I rotate hoop earrings?

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You don't. Some piercers recommend you never touch the piercing unless you're cleaning it, others say to wiggle it periodically. Ask whoever does yours for their opinion.

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How do I know if an infection is forming?

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Your ear will start to turn red and may swell, itch or become painful.

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How do I choose the right color gemstone in the middle?

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There is no right color, just pick which one you like best!

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Is it okay to get my piercings wet when I take a bath?

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Yes, it is. When you're done, dry the earrings and clean them if you used any hair products.

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Can I change earrings immediately after getting pierced and then let the new earrings stay for 6 weeks?

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No, the hole can close very quickly, and changing runs the risk of infection on a fresh piercing. Leave your original earrings in for 6 weeks, then change.

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Can I change my earrings during the 5th week instead of the 6th week?

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While it is not advised, if you ask a trusted professional and they say it's fine, go ahead. However, you should seek a professional consultation before doing this.

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Can I bring my own earrings when I first get pierced?

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Yes, but they may charge you for the piercing. If you buy a pair of earrings on site, then the piercing is usually free.

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Does it hurt when you get the hole through your ear?

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It only hurts a little bit. It is really not bad at all.

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Can I go swimming after I've had my ears pierced?

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Yes, but it's better to remove your earrings unless it's been less than three months since you've had them pierced. Usually the piercing studs used by ear piercers have very tight backs, so it should be fine to leave them in without fear of them falling out while swimming.

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What metals are safe to wear after the three months in which the piercing was healing?

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Gold and silver are best.

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How long do I have to wait after having my ears pierced until I can go swimming?

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I would wait at least a week. Also, make sure you clean your ears properly afterwards, which includes drying and disinfecting them.

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Does going to a tattoo shop make a difference?

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It could. It's usually considered to be safer and provide better quality piercings.

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I'm getting my ear lobe pierced for a second time. Is Claire's a good place to get them done?

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I would suggest a professional place, such as a local tattoo and piercing shop. It may be more expensive, but it's better quality and safer.

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Is it normal for my earlobe piercing to hurt a little after a week?

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Yes, it is normal. It comes from daily movement, like sleeping and putting on clothes.

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Can I play a sport if I got my ears pierced less than 6 months ago?

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Yes, you probably can, although earrings may not be allowed in certain types of sports, such as soccer. You might be allowed to cover them with tape or a headband may be allowed. Check with a coach or organizer.

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Would it be a bad idea to take the piercing out for at least the night after getting your ears pierced?

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Yes. Your ear will start to heal, and your earring won't be able to fit back in the hole.

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Will the earrings rust if I wear them in the shower?

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No, they should not rust.

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Should I get gold or silver earrings? I'm a boy.

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Choose whichever you like better. If you wear any other jewelry, pick the one that matches.

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What do you mean by rotating the piercing?

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To rotate the earring, you have to grasp the back of the earring lightly and turn it clockwise, then counter-clockwise.

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Am I allowed to bring my own earrings to the piercer when I first get them pierced?

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Yes, you can.

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How old should I be when I get my second ear piercing?

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It's entirely up to you and your parents. There's no specific age at which you should pierce your ears again.

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Do you take out your stud to clean it?

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I wouldn't take it out until 3 weeks only because it can easily become infected but to clean it you can soak a cotton ball with peroxide and gently "dab" it on the surface of both side of the ear without taking the stud out.

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How do I calm down before I get my piercing?

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Breathing deeply is a great way to calm down, You could also talk to someone who came with you, or the person who is doing the piercing. It even helps to think of it as though someone were just pinching your ear.

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How badly does a cartilage piercing hurt?

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It hurts less than a lobe piercing because there are fewer nerves and a smaller blood supply.

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What do I do if the earring is stuck inside my ear? Help it hurts!

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Use a pair of tweezers. Be careful not to push the earring farther into the ear. Gently grab the earring and slowly pull it out. You can have someone you trust do this if you don't want to do it yourself.

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I am a springboard diver, if I get a new piercing and then I go to practice will it damage my ear?

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You risk the piercing becoming infected - it’s not advised to swim or use hot tubs while new piercings are healing.

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Is sleeping on a new piercing of lobe dangerous?

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No, it will be fine. You can sleep on your lobes. As long as you clean them regularly, your ears will be fine.

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Do you need to "work up" to wearing big hoops? If so, how?

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You don't have to, but I would suggest you do. If you don't, then your ears won't get used to it, and it will hurt. A lot. My suggestion to working up to this would be to change to a bigger hoop whenever you feel like it no longer hurts, and seems okay. All in all, you have to trust your gut with this one, as everyone is different!

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Do you clean you fresh piercing the day of and for the 6 weeks, or do you not touch the piercing at all and clean it after the 6th week?

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Try not to remove the earring for a few weeks, since its been freshly pierced and it could possibly get irritated quickly. Wait a few weeks until you can take it out and sterilize it with rubbing alcohol and let it dry. Make sure to clean your ear too.

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Mine are itching, but they aren’t red or swelling. Is this normal?

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The ear might be irritated, so try not to touch it since it can get worse. If it does not calm down after a week or so, get it checked out.

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