Post earrings have a straight post that goes through the ear and a removable back to hold it in place. They are recommended for first-time piercings. Earrings are not synonymous with post earrings, and should not extend below the earlobe. Piercing guns should be avoided, and earrings should be made of non-irritating metals.
Post earrings are a style of earrings with a straight post that goes through the ear and a removable back to go over the post and hold it in place at the back of the ear. This is as opposed to hook earrings, which are thin wires that go through the ear, but usually don’t have a back. Post earrings are the type of earring to wear when getting your ears pierced for the first time, because they are simple and go directly through the earlobe, allowing the new hole to heal properly.
Earrings are not synonymous with earrings; Earrings are earrings that do not extend below the earlobe. Some earrings may have a back support but still hang below the earlobe similar to earrings on a curved wire. Earrings may also be referred to as “beginner earrings” but will generally be very small and will not go below the earlobe. Usually, getting your ears pierced entitles you to a free pair of earrings.
When earrings are pierced with a piercing gun, these earring posts will have sharp, pointed ends to go through the ears, which is important to note if the earrings will continue to be worn in the future. Many advise against piercing your ears with a gun, preferring to go to a professional piercer who will use a needle to pierce your ears. In this case, the earrings placed in the ears will not need to have sharp, pointy tips, as they will not be used for the actual piercing process. People getting their upper ear cartilage pierced should always go to a piercer and not pierce that area with a gun; the gun can crush the cartilage in that area, causing extreme pain, infection, or permanent damage.
The most common styles of post earrings feature a small, simple silver or gold ball at the end of the earring, or a precious stone such as a diamond or select birthstone. Earrings are often made of gold or surgical steel because they are the least irritating metals and should not cause allergic reactions. Some people who wear nickel plated earrings find that they will cause infection or irritation, so if that happens it will be necessary to switch to a different metal. Be sure to clean the earrings regularly and follow the instructions after ear piercing.
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