Surgical stainless steel earrings are typically your best bet for new piercings, as this metal is the least likely to cause an allergic reaction. Nickel and cobalt allergies are very common, so avoid these metals when you first get your ears pierced.
Likewise, people ask, do you need starter earrings?
As you may know, new piercings take 6 (earlobe) to 12 (cartilage) weeks to heal. During that time, you will need to wear starter earrings to allow your piercing to heal.
People also ask, what is an initial piercing? When you get your piercing there are general gauges and sizes you may be pierced with. Your first piercing for that body part is called an initial piercing. Included here is a list of common piercings. This information is derived from The Piercing Bible: The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing by Elayne Angle.
