After you get your new ear piercing, you may need to remove the earrings you have put on to replace them or keep them. Make sure you've waited 6-8 weeks for the ear piercing to dry or at least 4 months for the cartilage piercing to heal, before removing it. Wash your hands before handling earrings and keep them clean by cleaning them regularly with a wound cleanser. As long as you follow these steps, removing your earrings can be done easily and safely.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Removing Butterfly Earrings or Back Cover Earrings
Step 1. Hold the front and back of the earring stem
Use both your hands. Be sure to secure the front of the earring so that it doesn't fall into the hole or get lost. Do not do this over the sink as the earrings or the cover may fall into the drain.
Step 2. Pull the earrings apart while holding them tightly at the front and back
Pull the butterfly earring forward and the flap back. Once the earring has been removed, you can remove the earring from the piercing hole.
- You can also carefully pull the earring caps in opposite directions at the same time.
- Be careful not to stretch the earlobe as this can injure you.
Step 3. Shake the back cover of the stuck earring
If the back cover gets stuck or jammed, shake the object until it is removed or it can be easily removed.
If the earring is pushed too far, use hairpins to carefully pull the butterfly flap off. Insert the hair clip into the earring cover, then use a hard object, such as tweezers, to push the stem of the earring. The idea is to press the stem of the earring into a place where it can be wiggled or pulled
Method 2 of 3: Removing the Screw Earring
Step 1. Grasp the front of the earring rod and the screws behind it
Use both your hands. Make sure you hold the front of the earring so that it doesn't get pulled into the piercing hole or get lost.
Step 2. Remove the screw of the earring cover by turning it to the left until it comes out of the stem of the earring
For some types of earrings, the screw on the back may be in the front. Once the screws are removed, you can remove the earrings from the piercing holes.
Step 3. Put on clean rubber gloves to remove over-tight screws
Latex gloves can also be worn as long as you are not allergic to latex. This will give you extra grip when you have trouble removing the back screws with your bare hands.
Method 3 of 3: Troubleshooting Other Problems
Step 1. Ask someone for help
If you think your earrings are stuck or won't come off on your own, ask someone you trust to remove the back cover. Since he can see the back of the ear more clearly, they may be able to remove it more easily.
Step 2. Visit your piercer subscription for help
If you're still having trouble, go back to where you pierced your ear. The piercer should be able to remove the earrings quickly and easily.
Step 3. Treat the infection by visiting a doctor
If your piercing is swollen, red, or oozing pus, it may be infected and should be treated by a doctor. Do not try to treat the infection yourself at home.
Tips
Before getting your ears pierced, ask the piercer what kind of earrings you want to put on so you know how to remove them
Warning
- Many piercers recommend waiting 5 months before changing to a straight earring in the earlobe, or 1 year for a cartilage earring.
- Make sure you've worn your earrings for a year before taking them off to make sure the piercing doesn't close again.
- Never use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or any antibacterial ointment to clean your piercing.
