After getting your piercing at Claire’s, proper aftercare is essential to ensure that your new jewelry heals well and stays looking great. To keep your piercing clean and happy, follow these simple aftercare steps, and you’ll be on your way to enjoying your new sparkle in no time.

The first step in aftercare is always to wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap before touching your piercing. Clean hands help prevent any unwanted bacteria from coming into contact with your piercing, which can help prevent infection.

Next, soak a cotton ball with Claire’s Aftercare Solution three times a day and gently clean both the front and back of your piercing. This step is crucial for ensuring that your piercing remains free from dirt, oil, and bacteria. Be sure to carefully slide the piercing back and forth while cleaning, allowing the solution to penetrate the piercing fully. This ensures that the area stays clean and well-maintained.

Rotating the piercing a half turn a few times during the cleaning process is important as well. This allows the solution to reach all areas of the piercing and ensures that the backing doesn’t sit too closely to your skin, which can cause irritation.

While the healing process is underway, it’s essential to check your piercing regularly for any signs of redness or swelling that lasts longer than 24 hours. If you notice these symptoms, it’s a good idea to consult with a doctor to ensure everything is healing correctly.

There are also a few things you should avoid during the healing process. Try to keep shampoos, hair sprays, perfumes, and other products away from your piercing to avoid any irritation or infection. After swimming, showering, or exercising, rinse your piercing with plain water and continue with the aftercare steps. This helps remove any potential contaminants that may have come into contact with your piercing.

While your piercing heals, it’s important to keep the jewelry in place for the full recommended time. Avoid touching or twisting the jewelry when you’re not cleaning it, as this can disrupt the healing process. The jewelry should stay in place to allow the skin to form around the piercing and ensure a secure fit.

As for when you can change your piercing, there are guidelines for different types of piercings. For earlobe piercings, you can typically change the jewelry after about three weeks if you’re using the Rapid™ Aftercare Solution or after six weeks if you’re using the Standard Aftercare Solution. For cartilage piercings, it’s best to wait eight weeks with the Rapid™ Aftercare Solution or 12 weeks with the Standard Aftercare Solution before switching out the jewelry. This waiting period allows the piercing to fully heal, reducing the risk of irritation or infection.

By following these easy aftercare tips and being patient, you’ll be able to enjoy your new piercing while keeping it healthy and beautiful. With Claire’s aftercare solutions and guidance, taking care of your piercing is simple and effective, ensuring your new jewelry lasts and shines for years to come.