06/06/2026
✨ Is your piercing taking longer to heal than expected? Here are some of the most common reasons why:
🤲 Touching, twisting, or playing with your piercing using unwashed hands. This can introduce bacteria and cause irritation.
🧴 Using alcohol or harsh cleaning products. They can dry out and irritate your piercing, making healing more difficult. A sterile saline spray and your daily shower are usually enough!
💎 Not getting your jewelry downsized. This is especially important for cartilage piercings. Once the swelling goes down, wearing jewelry that’s too long can cause irritation, snagging, and even affect how your piercing heals.
⏳ Changing your jewelry too soon. Remember, piercings heal in months, not weeks. Switching jewelry before it’s fully healed can set your healing back and sometimes means starting the process all over again.
These are just a few of the most common healing mistakes I see. Want to learn more about proper piercing aftercare? Stay tuned for my next post! ✨