Over the years, clip-on earrings have always been on the sideline, serving as an alternative to pierced earrings. Many people use them as ways to a trendy look without the extra pain of piercing. Take ear cuffs as an example. They replicate cartilage and double ear piercings without causing any permanent changes.
Earrings featuring a clip-on back are great for those who do not have their ears pierced as well as those who do. The clip-on backing clasps gently to the earlobe holding the earring in place, no piercing necessary.
There are eight main types of earrings: stud, cluster, drop, hoop, chandelier, halo and huggie earrings, plus ear climbers.
There are a number of factors that can affect the comfort of your clip-on earrings. The most common cause of clip on earring pain is a matter of incorrect tension. Many clip earring wearers have experienced clip earrings that pinch, which over the course of a few hours - or even minutes! - can become intolerable.
After piercing, it is normal for the area to feel hot and maybe a little sore. If you have any swelling, redness or find the piercing painful after 24 hours, please seek medical advice immediately without removing your ear piercing.
Ear sensitivity results from a combination of one or more of the following: Reactions to nickel to other base metals used in the manufacture of the jewellery. Intolerance to sterling silver 925. Sensitivity to the base metals that go into making 9ct gold.
Your newly pierced ears will heal faster and will be less prone to infection if they are not touched. Rotating will cause irritation or injury of the new piercings. A piercing is essentially a puncture wound that heals around a piece of jewelry.
You also should avoid going any longer than 24 hours without wearing earrings for the first six months of a new piercing to prevent the hole from closing.
It is advisable to take your favourite earrings off from time to time to let your ears “breathe”. The reason behind this is that your earrings could trap dirt and bacteria (or shampoo) if you leave them on 24/7, which can lead to infections.
Sleeper earrings are earrings designed for comfort and versatility. They are typically small and simple in design with a hoop. They often have a hinged or screw mechanism that allows them to stay securely in place all day without irritating the earlobe.
Bacteria growth, sweat, and the accumulation of oils from the skin can all contribute to an unpleasant odour emanating from earrings. In addition, when moisture or sweat mixes with bacteria that are naturally present on our skin, it causes a reaction that produces an acidic smell, similar to cheese.
Know Your Earring
Nickel is the cheapest and often causes "nickel itch." Whereas gold, platinum, and silver, while expensive, almost never cause issues.
The best earrings for sensitive ears are generally made with gold, platinum, or silver. Make sure you buy earrings that are 14k gold or above or sterling silver 925 to avoid the possibility of nickel being mixed in.
Some fake diamond names, or diamond simulants, are cubic zirconia, moissanite, and YAG. Some of these can also be gemstones like white zircon, white topaz, white spinel, and more.
Clutch, friction or butterfly backs are discs with curled-up tabs that oppose one another, acting as springs that pinch the ear post. The post has notches on it that function as stops so the clutch backs can hold the earring in place.
Leaving Earrings Out Too Long
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.
The general rule is to avoid wearing earrings while sleeping, with the exception of when you get a new piercing. You will need to keep these small studs in place for 6 weeks or so, or until the piercing heals.
Excessive rubbing or friction can irritate your skin and delay healing. Keep the jewelry in place. Most piercings heal within about six weeks, but some might take several months or longer to heal.
After the 1st day rotate earrings one full turn at least 3-5 times per day, for the next 2 weeks only, as this promotes healing. Always wash your hands with antibacterial soap before touching your ears or earrings during the healing process.
If you have an earlobe piercing, you should also twist the jewelry one full rotation each time you clean the area in order to keep the hole from closing up, according to Lacy.
The new piercing will weep lymphatic fluid. It is a clear, yellowish discharge that would come out of any wound. THIS IS NOT A SIGN OF INFECTION AND IS NOT PUS. In actuality, it's a good sign, it shows your body is doing what it should and fighting the good fight.
Cheap jewelry can contain nickel, lead, cadmium, and other metals that cause allergies. Long wear and exposure to our skin's natural oils, or to water, can cause these chemicals and allergens to make their way into our bodies, causing sore, itchy skin and possibly other problems too.
Forcing the earring into the hole can damage the skin, creating epidermoid cysts within the earlobe that can be painful and a source of foul- smelling drainage. This occurs when a small piece of viable skin is forced beneath the skin surface, creating a cyst.