How to pierce your ears again

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Method 1 of 3: How to get your ears pierced in the salon
Method 2 of 3: How to pierce your ears yourself
Method 3 of 3: How to care for your puncture sites
Tips
Warnings
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Ear piercings can get overgrown for a number of reasons. You may have removed your earrings too soon, gone without them for too long, or developed an infection due to the piercing.You can re-pierce your ears yourself, but it is better to contact a professional if you have the opportunity. If you pierce your ears incorrectly, you can infect the wound. If you do decide to re-pierce your ears, you will need to prepare the earlobes, carefully pierce them with a needle, and then provide proper care for several months.

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Method 1 of 3: How to get your ears pierced in the salon

1 Choose a proven salon. You can get your ears pierced in a variety of places, but it's best to explore several options before deciding on a particular salon. Ears get pierced at regular hairdressers, which is a fairly cheap option, but the quality may not suit you. In hairdressing salons, the staff often lacks the necessary knowledge, and the ears are pierced with a pistol. Better to choose a piercing parlor or tattoo parlor that has your ears pierced.
- You should not settle for piercing your ears with a gun, since the master can put too much pressure on the ear, and besides, it is very difficult to disinfect the needle of the gun.
- Ask friends and family to recommend a trusted location. You can also search the internet for a salon.
2 Go to the salon and talk to a specialist. Ask the master about his experience and education. The master must have a special education that would allow him to pierce his ears. Find out what equipment is used in the salon and how it is sterilized. Pay attention to how clean the cabin is.
- You can ask the master to show you the portfolio.
- If someone's ears are pierced in front of you, watch the process.
3 Make an appointment with the master if the salon works by appointment. In some places you do not need to sign up, but most often you need to make an appointment in advance. Sign up for a convenient time. Mark the date on the calendar so you don't forget to visit the salon.
4 Choose earrings. As a rule, earrings are sold in a salon. It is best to buy stud earrings made of hypoallergenic metal (for example, gold 585, or 14 carats). Make sure the packaging has not been tampered with and that the earrings have not come into contact with air prior to use.
- Earrings made of surgical steel or gold of the highest standard (999 standard or 24 carats) are also suitable.
- If you are allergic to nickel, buy surgical steel earrings.
5 Ask the technician how to care for your ears after a piercing. There are general recommendations, but each master usually gives his own advice. If you are worried about how your ears will react to a puncture, or if you have had infections at the puncture sites in the past, discuss this with the expert - he will give you advice in your specific situation.

Method 2 of 3: How to pierce your ears yourself

1 Try to open up existing punctures. Check if you can insert earrings into partially overgrown holes without re-piercing your ears. If the punctures are not completely overgrown, try inserting earrings into them. Cover the earrings with a thin layer of Vaseline, stand in front of the mirror and try to gently push the earrings through. If all else fails, re-pierce your ears with the needle.
- To make it easier to insert the earrings, rub the earlobes to widen the holes. But don't rub too hard, or you could injure your ears.
- Before starting the procedure, wash your hands and disinfect the earrings.
2 Wash your hands. Bacteria from dirty hands can enter the wound and cause infection. Wash your hands under warm water and antibacterial soap. Then dry your hands with a clean towel. Finally, apply an antibacterial gel to your skin to keep your hands as clean as possible.
3 Disinfect the needle and earrings. Any fine needle or pin will work for ear piercing, but you will need to disinfect the instrument even if it has not been used before. Dampen a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and wipe the entire needle. Then dampen another cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and scrub the entire surface of the earring.
- It is best to use a needle that has not been used before.
- If the needle is left untreated, it is possible to get an infection in the ear.
4 Use a local anesthetic. It is believed that ice can ease puncture pain, but it is not. Ice can make fabrics less pliable, making it harder to puncture. It is best to use a local anesthetic gel. Apply the gel to the earlobes 30-60 minutes before the start of the procedure.
- You can buy the gel at the pharmacy without a prescription.
- If you don't have a special gel, use a toothache gel.
5 Find the original puncture site. You may have already found the hole marks when you checked the condition of the earlobes. If not, look in the mirror and find the puncture sites. The holes could be completely overgrown, and then the puncture sites will not be visible. In this case, simply select a new location for the holes. Mark the puncture site with a marker.
- A different puncture site can be marked, even if the old holes are visible.
- Make sure the points on the lobes are symmetrical.
6 Press the potato against the back of the lobe. You will need a washed potato. It will protect the neck and stop the needle when punctured. When you're ready, press the potato with your free hand against the lobe you will be piercing first.
- If you don't have a potato, use a similar product or ball.
7 Slowly pierce the lobe with a needle. Place the needle in the intended place, then begin to smoothly pierce the lobe. Tilt the needle slightly to help it pierce the fabric. Continue to insert the needle until it passes through the entire lobe.
8 Apply ice to the puncture site. Remove the potato and place a large block of ice over the puncture. Keeping the ice on the back of the earlobe for 5 minutes will relieve pain. The needle must remain in the ear at all times.
9 Insert an earring into the hole. Remove the ice and insert an earring into your ear. Pull the needle out of your ear slowly and insert the earring in its place. Push it in until it goes through the entire hole. Secure the clasp to prevent the earring from falling out.
- It is better to use stud earrings for re-piercing. They are lightweight, will not fall out and will not interfere with you, and you will have to wear them, without removing, for several months.
10 Do the same for the other ear. Examine the puncture to make sure everything is in order. You will feel discomfort, but there should be no bleeding or severe pain. If everything goes well with the first puncture, move on to the second ear.

Method 3 of 3: How to care for your puncture sites

1 Clean punctures twice a day. After the piercing, you will need to clean your earlobes twice a day. You will need a saline solution to treat ear piercings, but if you don't have one, rubbing alcohol will work. Apply the solution to a cotton pad and wipe the earlobe on both sides.
- If you do not take care of your punctures, complications can arise.
- The master can give you the solution with him. Ask if you can buy such a solution without piercing your ears.
- Alcohol can cause a burning sensation at the puncture site.
2 Leave your earrings on for 6-8 weeks. Punctures can heal if the earrings are removed too early. Try to wear earrings for at least 6-8 weeks. Then you can replace the studs with other earrings.
- Studs can be worn longer.
3 Don't go too long without earrings. When you take off the first earrings, try to replace them with others right away. The punctures will quickly heal if the earrings are not inserted. Try to wear earrings consistently for a year after re-piercing.
4 Tuck your ears under a hat when swimming or showering. Try to keep water, shampoo, and conditioner away from the puncture site to avoid developing an infection. Shower with a cap for the first few months. When washing your hair, make sure that the shampoo and conditioner do not get on the lobes, and rinse thoroughly from the hair. Swim with a rubber cap.
- Do not use hair styling products (gels, varnishes) for the first 6-8 weeks.

Tips

Don't buy cheap earrings, especially after re-piercing. Cheap earrings can cause infection. It is best to wear 585 gold earrings in the first year after piercing.
If you have long hair, tie a ponytail or pull your hair into a bun for the first month. This will prevent bacteria from entering the hair, and the hair will not get tangled in the earrings.
Don't touch your ears. If you touch the lobes often unnecessarily, you can introduce bacteria into the wounds.