What to think about when getting ears pierced?

To help you make the choice easier, here are 5 Things You Must Know before Getting Your Ears Pierced.

• Choose the Location That’s Right for You.
• Know What Ear Piercing Equipment is Being Used.
• Choose the Right Earring.
• Make Sure Your Piercer Has Been Trained Properly.
• Safe Healing.

Should you tip for a piercing?

Tipping. Piercers are kind of like waiters at a restaurant. If your piercer did a good job, show your appreciation with a healthy tip. A minimum of 20\% is typically expected nowadays (inflation sucks, but it is what it is), and more if your piercer did an exceptional job.

How do you mentally prepare for a piercing?

Use the power of your imagination! Close your eyes and imagine walking into the piercing studio, sitting down, and breathing to calm your nerves. Then, when you feel ready, imagine the piercer piercing you- just a pinch and you’re done!

What not to do after piercing ears?

Stay out of pools, hot tubs, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water while your piercing is healing. Don’t fiddle with your piercings. Don’t touch a new piercing or twist the jewelry unless you’re cleaning it. Keep clothing away from the piercing, too.

How do you not freak out when you get your ears pierced?

Strategies for Not Freaking Out Talk to your piercer. Prepare yourself for the piercing. Hold your friend’s hand. Focus on something else to take your mind off the piercing. Take deep breaths. Stay positive. Joke about the piercing. Get the piercing over with quickly. Celebrate your newly pierced ears.

How long should you wear earrings after piercing your ears?

Ideally, your starter earrings (the earrings the piercer puts right after they pierce your ear, which you ideally have to keep on for at least six months) should be made from hypoallergenic materials.

How do I choose the right ear piercing?

Take the time to look at your ears in the mirror. Consider them from different angles, and get your friend’s and the piercer’s input. Think about what they will look like with earrings on, and be totally comfortable with the placement of the dots before they make the piercings.

Does it hurt to get your ears pierced?

You may have to bring your own earrings if getting pierced by a doctor, while some professional piercers provide their own stainless steel earrings. You may experience slight pain after your procedure depending on your pain tolerance, the type of ear piercing, and the method.