Getting your ears pierced can be very exciting, but what is it like? This guide shows what to expect when getting your ears pierced.
Have you scheduled your first appointment to get your ears pierced? Getting your ears pierced for the first time comes with a lot of excitement, but you should know what to expect before you show up. When you have a complete understanding of the ear-piercing process and what to expect from it, you can ease any anxiety you might have.
If you’re getting cold feet or have gotten cold feet before, we’re here to ease your mind. Continue reading below for our guide on gettings ears pierced with confidence!
Eat Beforehand
A great word of advice is to eat before your appointment. Have a full meal and arrive with a full stomach. This will help regulate your blood sugar.
If your blood sugar levels are low when you get a piercing, it can cause you to feel dizzy or can cause fainting. To prevent this, you want to not only eat but bring a snack or beverage high in sugar with you as well just in case.
Bring an ID or an Adult
Most professional piercers won’t pierce you if they believe you’re underage. The age requirements differ depending on where you go. Some might require you to be 16 or older and others might require you to be 18 or older.
If you’re underage, then bring an adult with you to avoid getting turned away. If you’re of age but look younger than you are, then be sure to bring your ID with you.
Choose the Right Piercer
The next step is to choose the right piercer. If you’re getting the lobe of your ear pierced, then you have quite a few options. Just about any professional piercer can tackle this task.
You should, however, look at reviews before selecting the right person just to be safe. If you’re piercing a different part of the ear such as the tragus, conch, forward helix, or something else, then you’ll want to contact a local tattoo parlor.
Tattoo parlors have the tools (a hollow needle) required to pierce these parts of the ear correctly. Piercing guns aren’t appropriate for piercing the ear above the lobe.
Select Your Earrings
Not all earrings can be used to pierce ears. When you arrive for your appointment, be sure to browse through piercing earrings. Piercing earrings have a sharper point on them to better pierce your ear with.
Keep in mind that you might not have a lot of options to choose from, but you can switch them out when it’s time. Ask the person piercing your ear how long you must wait before switching your earrings out for wholesale earrings.
Know the Process
After selecting your earrings, the piercer will clean the area of your ears you’re piercing. Next, they’ll mark where the piercings will go. They’ll ask you to look in a mirror to ensure you like the placement of the piercings before they actually pierce it.
Next is the piercing itself. It’s a quick process with minimal pain. Follow all of the instructions in your after-care packet, and you shouldn’t have much trouble.
You’re Now Prepared for Getting Your Ears Pierced
We hope you’re now prepared for getting your ears pierced after reading through this guide. Ear piercings are some of the most common types of piercings, and you should have no trouble having it done and keeping them healthy.
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