I
have been interested in piercings and tattoos for a long time and have been
doing some research over the past few years, a slow process, since I barely
have time for lots of things. Whilst I took to finding out more before I
ventured off and got some more piercings for my ears at this stage, I’ve learnt
some valuable tips about cleaning it, avoiding infection and what jewellery is
the best to wear as starter jewellery. Many people may have received (including
me) their very first piercings at a local jewellery store or as in my case at a
Discom (when those beauty-off-the counter supply retailers were still around). The
only thing about having your ears pierced at a jewellery store is the fact that
they use piercing guns which isn’t the most hygienic because it cannot be
thoroughly cleaned from bacteria as needles can via an autoclave.
Bar bells or bead
closures for starter jewellery?
Both
bar bells and ball closure rings (captive bead ring) also abbreviated as “brc
or cbr” are two of the most efficient jewellery to aid the healing process of
new piercings.
Why
are these surgical jewellery so much better to use than regular studs? Here are
some characteristics that make ball closure rings and bell bars great:
Bar bells
·
Longer
bar to allow for swelling during the
healing process
·
Longer
bar does not put pressure on the piercing area
·
Easier
to clean around the piercing area with salt water solution
·
Doesn’t
get tangled in hair
Ball closure
rings
·
The
diameter of the ring allows for easy cleaning of the piercing area
·
The
diameter of the ring allows room for the piercing area to swell during the
healing process
·
Doesn’t
put any pressure on the pierced area
Needless
to say, surgical steel is also very affordable and the least prone to cause
allergic reactions.
Let me know your thoughts :)
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