Nipple piercings are a fun way to show off your unique style. Once your piercing has healed, you have a variety of jewelry options to choose from, including jewelry in the form of bars, rings, and shields. Before installing new jewelry, unscrew the screws and remove the piercing that was previously attached. After that, you can put on new jewelry however you want! With a little time and effort, you will gradually become good at changing your nipple piercing yourself.
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Method 1 of 3: Removing the Rod Piercing
Step 1. Wash and dry your hands
Wash your hands with antibacterial soap and rub them for at least 20 seconds. Make sure the soap gets between your fingers as you do this. After scrubbing your hands thoroughly, rinse them with warm water. Make sure you wait for your hands to dry or wipe them with a tissue before continuing with the process.
If you are not near soap or water, use hand sanitizer instead
Step 2. Remove the metal ball at the end of the jewelry
Pinch the end of the metal ball on one side of the rod piercing. Rotate the ball counterclockwise until it comes off the piercing. Make sure you put it in a safe place so you don't lose it.
Remember the "right tight, left loose" rule when removing jewelry from your body
Step 3. Pull the ingot from your nipple
Pinch the end of the jewelry bar with the ball still attached. Pull the jewelry out of the piercing slowly and carefully. Don't try to force it out too quickly as you don't want to damage your piercing during this process. After that, store the jewelry in a safe place so it doesn't get lost.
- If you're having trouble removing the stem of your jewelry, contact your nearest piercing professional for help.
- If you have shield piercings, remove the shield first.
Step 4. Attach the metal ball back to the jewelry so it doesn't get lost
Attach the metal ball that was removed again to the end of the jewelry rod. Turn it clockwise and continue until it is firmly attached to the jewelry. Put this item in a jewelry box or other safe place so it doesn't get lost.
If you don't have one, consider buying a jewelry box to store your nipple piercing jewelry
Method 2 of 3: Removing the Nipple Ring
Step 1. Sterilize hands with soap and water
Cover your hands with soap and rub it all over your fingers and palms until they lather. Ideally, use antibacterial soap to sterilize your hands as best you can. Rub both hands together for at least 20 seconds before rinsing everything off with soap and warm water. After that, make sure to dry your hands thoroughly with a towel or let them dry on their own.
Be sure to wash your wrists and the backs of your hands
Step 2. Tuck the flat end of the scissors into the ring
Take a pair of scissors and tuck them into the hole in the center of the nipple ring. Be careful when doing this and make sure the scissors are in the closed position before bringing them close to the nipple. Just insert the tip of the scissors about 2.5 cm between the rings.
Just in case, use small, flat scissors instead of regular scissors
Step 3. Open the scissors slightly to loosen the ring
Gently stretch the scissor handle to force the rim of the hoop open. Use slow, regular motions as you do this so you don't damage the jewelry in the process. Re-stretch the scissors by a few millimeters until the hoop is exposed.
- Some nipple rings have a pinch mechanism. If so, use your fingers to pinch both sides of the ring open.
- Try to slightly tilt the tip of the scissors away from the nipple when removing the hoop.
Step 4. Remove the metal frame from the nipple to remove the jewelry
Gently tilt the ring to make it easier for you to remove the piercing. Loosen the metal ring on the piercing slowly and carefully. If the cover is attached to or attached to one side of the ring, slide the washer through the side that is not covered.
If you have trouble removing the nipple ring, seek professional help
Method 3 of 3: Changing Jewelry
Step 1. Wash the jewelry with warm water and salt to keep it sterile
Make a cleaning solution by mixing 5 grams of antibacterial soap with a small glass of warm water. Place the jewelry bar, ring, or shield in the solution for 5 minutes. Make sure you stir the salt until it dissolves in the water.
If your jewelry doesn't come with additional accessories, such as gems, precious stones, or acrylics, you can boil them as an alternative
Step 2. Slide the ingot into the piercing to secure it
Pinch the end of the metal rod with 2 fingers and begin to adjust its position on the piercing. Work slowly and steadily as you do this, unless the jewelry goes straight into the piercing hole. If the jewelry doesn't come in, move slowly and carefully. Do not force the jewelry in so as not to hurt the nipple.
If you're having trouble inserting your jewelry, ask a professional piercer for help
Step 3. Tighten the metal ball at the end of the jewelry if you are using a bar piercing
Secure the jewelry by attaching a metal ball to the end of the jewelry. Slowly rotate the ball to the right and use your fingers to hold it. Do not remove the metal ball until you are sure the jewelry is in place.
Step 4. Align the stud in the center if you are wearing a shield piercing
Place the nipple shield on top of the metal rod while adjusting it so that it stays centered. Make sure the metal part is snugly in the center of the shield before attaching it to the nipple surface. Continue the process as usual by inserting metal rods into both shield openings and threading them into the piercing holes.
The nipple shield has a special slot for the jewelry rod. Make sure the rod goes in here or the shield won't fasten
Step 5. Secure the jewelry by attaching a cap if you are wearing a nipple ring
Take the end of the nipple ring that is not covered, then insert it into the piercing hole. Don't force it in or press it too fast – however, use gentle, careful movements when inserting the hoop. Once firmly attached, secure both ends with a metal cover.
