Hot Tips for Getting Pierced for Earrings

Wearing various types of earrings as body ornaments can very much add to your style and appearance. They are very decorative and there is no limit to the designs and types of earrings one can wear. However, if you decide that you want to get pierced there are a few things you should know.

The first important thing is to find a professional who can pierce your lobes correctly. Many people still do it themselves or have a friend do it for them. It is better that you have a professional do it for you. This way you will avoid any unnecessary infections and problems. A typical first time ear piercing is done with a piercing "gun" and with hypoallergenic earrings. The process itself is easy, fast and ultimate when it comes to hygiene. If you are doing by a good piercing professional, rest assured that everything that will touch your ears will be disposable and pre-sterilized.

The earrings commonly used for piercings are studs. When the healing period passes you can remove these and wear any other type of earrings. Studs, however, look really nice and don't require too much care. This is probably why they remain popular. Naturally you can progress from gold studs to pearl or even diamond. Silver earrings or earrings made from other materials aren't used for the process of piercing since they could cause an allergic reaction.

The process of healing usually takes around six weeks. If you want to take your new accessories out earlier, don't, since the holes in your ears could close up and then the whole process of piercing would have to be repeated.

It is very important to take care of your new piercing and earrings. These are the three steps you should follow when cleaning your ears:

1. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before you wash the skin .

2. Use a cotton stick or cotton ball to apply antibiotic ointment or alcohol on your lobes.

3. Gently rotate your earrings (daily).

One of the most common questions people have is does it hurt? The question is yes, but we can describe this pain as a small pain that lasts just one second so there is nothing you should worry about.