You should soak new piercings in a warm sea salt solution for about 2 to 5 minutes, 1 to 2 times daily, using a properly mixed solution (around 1/4 tsp salt to 1 cup warm water) to clean without causing dryness, then pat dry gently. Avoid over-soaking or using strong solutions, and always start with clean hands to prevent infection during the healing process.
Let your piercing soak for a few minutes, though we recommend no more than 5. Afterwards, you may gently rinse the piercing, if you wish to remove some of the salt residue. Then, simply let it air dry.
The "2:3 piercing rule" is a curated ear guideline suggesting that for every two piercings, you should have three units of space between them, aiming for a balanced look, often by placing two piercings on the lobe and three on the upper cartilage, or by using larger jewelry at the bottom (lobes) and smaller pieces (studs/huggies) as you go up the ear for a cascading, uncluttered aesthetic. It's a styling tip, not a strict rule, for creating harmonious ear stacks.
Use salt soaks for best care/cleaning of ring or stud and loosening dry material on the skin (¼ teaspoon of sea salt or teaspoon of table salt dissolved in 8oz of warm water).
A sea salt solution is a popular and effective remedy for nose piercing bumps. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt with 8 ounces of warm water, and stir until the salt is dissolved. Soak a cotton ball in the solution and apply it to the affected area, leaving it on overnight.
Stick to the salt ratio. Using too much sea salt can cause irritation. Prepackaged sterile saline solutions can be used for soaks.
When applied to a wound, salt draws water out of bacterial cells through osmosis, effectively dehydrating and killing them. This process not only helps to clean the wound but also prevents further infection.
Clean your piercing consistently. Consider taking a multivitamin. Multivitamins containing Zinc and Vitamin C can boost your body's healing abilities. Sickness, stress, and fatigue will negatively affect the healing of your piercing.
Do no use table salt. Some may swear they've done it and didn't have any consequences but you're introducing chemicals to a new piercing on a microscopic level. Please don't take a shortcut here, it's horrible for the piercing and can really irritate it. Use non-iodized Sea Salt.
Remember: Avoid touching your piercing, sleeping on it, or over-cleaning. Keep your bedding clean, dry your hair before bed, and use the right aftercare products. Don't change your jewelry too soon, and stay away from harmful environments like pools and hot tubs.
A nose piercing typically ranks around a 4-7 out of 10 on the pain scale, varying by person and location; nostril piercings are often a quick, sharp pinch (around 4-6/10), while septum piercings can feel intense but brief (around 6-7/10), especially if the cartilage is thick, though it's generally considered manageable and quick to heal.
Don't touch your piercing.
The best approach is a hands-off approach. Avoid touching your piercing to prevent the transfer of bacteria and infection. If you do happen to touch your piercing, make sure your hands are washed and clean. Also, avoid applying pressure to your piercing.
There is no right or wrong side of the nose to get a piercing, it is up to you.
New piercings should be cleaned twice daily for the entire healing period. Do not overclean your piercing. Cleaning too often with a harsh solution, or with many different solutions can irritate your piercing.
Signs of an infection
Your piercing might be infected if: the area around it is swollen, painful, hot, very red or dark (depending on your skin colour) there's blood or pus coming out of it – pus can be white, green or yellow.
Add ½ cup of sodium or salt to the bath water. Swirl the water until the baking soda or salt dissolves. 3. Sit in the bath and soak the area for 10-15 minutes 4.
Other than to clean your piercing, avoid touching it as much as possible—do NOT rotate or twist. Spray the front and back of your piercing with sterile saline solution, 2 to 3 times a day. For certain piercings, it may be easier to apply using a clean non-woven gauze saturated with saline solution.
The "3-2 piercing rule" is a popular guideline for creating a balanced ear piercing arrangement, suggesting three piercings on the lobe and two on the upper cartilage for a harmonious, curated look, or applying a 2:3 ratio of piercings to space for overall balance, often pairing small studs with statement pieces for a chic, "undone" style that avoids overcrowding and emphasizes personal anatomy.
ROOK. Rook piercings are located in the cartilage at the uppermost part of the inner ear. The location does go through a thick bit of cartilage so it can be more painful and harder to heal than many other spots on the ear. The Rook is more in line with the Snug when it comes to pain and healing.
Avoid all oral contact, rough play, and contact with others' bodily fluids on or near your piercing during healing. Avoiding things like excessive stress, drug use, excessive caffeine, nicotine and alcohol are suggested as they can prolong the healing process.
Medical saline is made of sodium chloride (table salt) and purified water. Sea water is composed of sea salt—mostly sodium chloride—and water. However, there are some major differences. First, medical saline only contains about 0.03 ounces per quart of sodium chloride.
Soak the area in warm water for 20 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day. If it's too hard to soak the site (for example, if you had your belly button pierced), apply a warm, moist cloth instead. If your doctor told you how to care for your infected piercing, follow your doctor's instructions.
Untreated maceration of wounds can prevent the wound from healing, contribute to bacterial or fungal infection, and cause irritation or pain. Other negative outcomes of wound maceration include tissue damage and tissue necrosis, high-grade dermatitis, and wet eczema.