How to Care for Your Piercing: The Complete Guide

You got a piercing — congratulations. Now the most important phase begins: the healing process. Even a perfect piercing can cause problems without proper care.

The Basic Care Routine

Twice a day, clean with sterile saline solution (salt water spray). Application: spray onto the front and back of the piercing, allow to dry naturally. That's it. Rubbing, rotating, or touching excessively slows healing.

What to Avoid

• Don't use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or betadine — these irritate the tissue
• Don't rotate or move the jewellery unnecessarily
• Avoid pools and the sea for at least 4–6 weeks (longer for cartilage)
• Avoid applying makeup, lotion, or perfume directly onto the piercing
• Don't touch with unwashed hands

Area-Specific Notes

Ear: Pay attention to sleeping position. Avoid lying on the pierced ear — a travel pillow or ring pillow helps.

Nose: If you wear glasses or a mask, take care not to put pressure on the piercing area. Be careful when coughing or sneezing.

Navel: Avoid tight, high-waisted clothing. Compressing the piercing seriously prolongs healing.

When Should You Be Concerned?

Mild swelling, redness, and clear/white discharge are normal in the first weeks. However, if there is severe pain, heavy yellow-green discharge, or fever, call the studio or see a doctor. Don't remove the jewellery yourself — this increases the risk of trapping infection inside.