How to pierce your ear – 8 steps

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Select the needle. It is important that the needle is fully disinfected so as not to reduce the risk of catching an infection. The type of needle you need is hollow, in this way you will be able to insert the earring more easily. Also, you should make sure that the needle is a larger caliber than the earring you’re going to wear. We recommend that you use a 15 gauge or get a kit drilling. Consult a specialized beauty store!

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Sterilization. Remember that the needle must be disinfected, so we recommend that you do it with fire. First, make sure the needle comes in a sterile package. Then burn it until you notice that the tip turns red. Use latex gloves so that no microorganisms get on the clean needle. Once you remove it from the heat, apply hydrogen peroxide or antiseptic alcohol. Be careful, as this sterilization is not completely complete, so some bacteria or microbes may remain in the needle. If you prefer, sterilize the needle with toboiling water, between 5 and 10 minutes. Take it out with tweezers and then apply the alcohol.

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Prepare for the piercing. Wash your hands well with soap and plenty of water. This way you will avoid the risk of infection. However, wear latex gloves. AND gather your hairOtherwise it could get tangled in the earring and hurt you. As for the ear, disinfect it with cloths of isopropyl alcohol (70%). You will find them in any pharmacy. In case you don’t have it, sterilize your ear with hydrogen peroxide. Once it has dried, draw a mark where the hole will go.

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The time has come pierce the ear. First, look for some solid object and place it against your ear. This will stop and you will be able to push the needle without risk of hurting yourself, for example in the neck. The most recommended materials are a cork or bar of soap. Avoid foods because they can contain bacteria and be too soft.

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Next, put the needle perpendicular to the earlobe and taking the mark you made as a reference. You must observe that there is, more or less, a 90º angle.

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The moment has come! Take your time. Breath deeply and gently insert the needle into your lobe. You need to make sure it has gone through the entire point you marked. To do this, move the needle gently back and forth to better insert it and keep it at the angle position. In case you used the hollow needle, place the earring in the center of the needle and it will be easier to put it on.

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Once the hole is made, little by little remove the needle from the ear. The area is probably red and sore, but you must make sure that the earring is well placed and that there is no risk of it falling off. Otherwise you will have to pierce the ear again.

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Ready! You can now show off your new earring. Remember to properly follow the guidelines for heal your ear after having pierced it.

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Advice

• Choose the earrings that you like the most, although we recommend that they contain a barbell and be of a gauge greater than the needle. Ask a jewelry store which is the ideal earring and they will also offer you higher quality earrings: silver, titanium or gold plated, so the risk of infection or allergy will be reduced.
• If you already have a hole, try to leave space between one and another perforation. This will prevent the earrings from colliding with each other. Plan in advance the location of the new earring.
• Try not to pierce your ear alone. As much as possible, ask friends or family for help and this will simplify the process.
• If you don’t put the earring in your ear right away, after you’ve pierced it, the hole will close after a few minutes.