Gold (yellow or white) is appropriate for initial piercings if it is 14k or higher, nickel-free, and alloyed for biocompatibility. Gold higher than 18k is too soft for body jewelry because it can easily be scratched or nicked.
Besides, do they make earrings with long posts?
LONG POSTED – 3/8 inch (regular length post is 1/4 inch). One brand new pair of Studex System 75 hypoallergenic, silver colored surgical stainless steel ear piercing studs with backs. These earrings are 4mm round ball studs. … Thin 20 gauge posts like regular earrings.
Simply so, what is the normal length of an earring post?
COMMON SIZE
| COMMON LENGTH/DIAMETER | |
|---|---|
| * indicates the most common size – updated 2020 | |
| Regular Earring Post | 1/4″(6mm) |
| Lip and Labret | 5/16″(8mm)*, 3/8″(10mm), 1/2″(12mm) |
| Monroe/Madonna | 1/4″(6mm), 5/16″(8mm)*, 3/8″(10mm) |
How can I make my ear piercing heal faster?
Follow these steps to take care of a minor piercing infection:
- Wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing.
- Clean around the piercing with a saltwater rinse three times a day. …
- Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or antibiotic ointments. …
- Don’t remove the piercing.
What is the best metal for newly pierced ears?
Surgical stainless steel
What do you do if your earrings are too short?
If you have crustiness or goopy stuff, take out the earrings and clean them, clean your ears, and then immediately put in studs that are longer. Make sure that the studs are the same thickness, too.
What is a post style earring?
Post earrings are a style of earrings with a straight post that goes through the ear and a removable backing to go over the post and hold it in place at the back of the ear. … Some post earrings may have a post backing, yet still dangle below the earlobe similar to earrings on a curved wire.
Are there different size earring posts?
Post thickness: Posts actually come in different thicknesses called gauges. Standard earrings are typically 16-20 gauge, or 1.2 mm to . 8 mm.
