After keeping your first pair of earrings for 6-8 weeks, you may find it difficult to get them off. The good news is, you're probably worrying more than you need to. If you've kept your ears clean, you can easily take them off and replace them with your favorite earrings. If for some reason you encounter difficulties, there are several remedies to loosen them and succeed in your intent.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Remove the Earrings
Step 1. Wash your hands
Wash them thoroughly with soap and water. Dry them with a clean cloth and apply an alcoholic sanitizer. Rub the product thoroughly and let your hands air dry.
- Remove the earrings only after the time indicated by the piercer has elapsed, usually at least six weeks; if you remove them too soon, the hole could close or become infected.
- If you have long hair, you need to tie it behind your head to make the procedure easier.
Step 2. Clean your ears
Take a cotton ball and wet it with rubbing alcohol or a cleaning solution that may have been provided to you. Gently rub the cotton around the earring to remove any dirt and buildup of dead skin cells.
- You can also use a cotton swab if you're concerned that the swab might get caught in the earring.
- Clean your ears like this every day until you are ready to remove the earrings.
Step 3. Place your fingers
Use the thumb and forefinger of one hand to grasp the front of the earring; with the same fingers of the other hand grab the back instead.
Keep a firm grip, so that the earring cannot fall out when you take it off and take it out of the hole. Be especially careful if you are standing over the sink
Step 4. Move the clasp of the jewel a little
Sway it gently with your index finger so that it moves back and forth, loosening it and detaching it from the pin. The other hand should still hold the front of the earring still. If you can't get the latch off the pin, you can try to slide it off.
Avoid turning the earrings when you first wear them or when you want to take them off. Turning or twisting them can cause more bruising on the part of the ear that is healing. keep in mind that touching and turning the jewelry continuously can trigger an infection
Step 5. Remove the pin
Once the clasp is released, you can slowly slide the pin out of your ear, always keeping a firm grip on the front or on the bar. Repeat the same procedure for the other earring.
Never push the earring pin to try to pull it out the back side, even if it is a bar or a model with a small bead
Step 6. Insert the new earrings
Disinfect your hands and let them air dry; it also sanitizes new jewels. Since your ears are still getting used to earrings, choose a pair in gold, surgical steel, or hypoallergenic material. Avoid circle, pendant, or hook-shaped designs. In fact, these can be quite heavy, pulling the lobes down too much or they can cause the hair to get entangled. Wait for the holes to heal well for a few weeks or months before wearing these designs.
If, on the other hand, you would like the holes to close, keep the earrings for the 6 weeks recommended to you so that the wounds can heal. At this point, you can take off the earrings and wash your ears every day until the holes have closed
Part 2 of 2: Troubleshoot
Step 1. Manage any bleeding
The ears shouldn't bleed when you first remove the earrings. However, if you see blood, you have probably torn the skin a little, as the hole has not completely healed yet. Apply some pressure to stop the blood from escaping. You can use gauze or a clean cloth and hold it on your ear for 10 minutes.
If after 10 minutes the bleeding does not stop, call your doctor
Step 2. Treat the infection
If you notice redness, swelling, or discharge of secretions, the area is probably infected. In this case, you can put antibiotic cream on the ear. If your symptoms don't improve after a day, you have a fever, or the redness has spread, seek immediate medical attention.
Make sure you keep your earrings and ears clean with an antiseptic solution. If you remove the jewelry, you could spread the infection
Step 3. Get rid of the bad smell
If you notice a bad smell in the ear area or the earrings stink after taking them off, it means that you need to be more thorough in cleaning. Once the ears have healed completely, remove the earrings and wash the ears with warm water and a clear glycerin-based soap. With the same solution you should also wash the earrings; clean them regularly (every few days) to get rid of the odor.
Dead skin, sebum and bacteria that have built up can be responsible for the bad smell you notice on your ears and earrings
Step 4. Manage the pain
If your ears hurt when you try to remove the earrings, you will need to wait a little longer to allow them to heal completely. Make sure you do a good job of cleaning too, as skin buildup can begin to cover the holes. Also check if the jewels are in gold, surgical steel or hypoallergenic material; otherwise, your ears may react to nickel or some other material.
If you continue to feel pain after changing your earrings and cleaning your ears, contact your doctor
Step 5. Get help if needed
If you haven't removed your earrings yet, ask a friend to help you. You may have a hard time not seeing what you are doing, while another person's intervention can be of great help. If you are both still having trouble, go to the piercer's office who put the earrings on you.
A percier should have the proper tools to be able to remove them
Advice
Make sure you wear earrings that are wide enough for your ears after putting on the temporary ones. If they are too small, they can get stuck in the hole
Warnings
- Don't go too long without ear studs, otherwise the holes can close.
- Remember to continue cleaning your ears with antibacterial soap during the first 6-8 weeks.
