Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching or cleaning your piercing. Clean the area twice a day using a sterile saline solution or wound wash—do not use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or ointments as these can delay healing. Avoid rotating or twisting your jewelry. Refrain from submerging the piercing in pools, hot tubs, lakes, or oceans during the healing period. Make sure to sleep on clean bedding and avoid direct pressure on the piercing.

(Nose, Eyebrow, Bridge, Cheek)

Facial piercings should be cleaned gently with sterile saline using a clean piece of gauze or a disposable paper towel. Apply light compresses to the area for a few minutes to loosen any dried discharge and encourage drainage. Avoid using makeup, sunscreen, or skincare products near the piercing site. Do not sleep on the pierced side, and avoid anything that may apply pressure to the area like glasses or hats.

(Tongue, Lip, Philtrum, Cheek, Smiley)

During the first 4 to 6 weeks, rinse with alcohol-free mouthwash or a warm sea salt solution (¼ teaspoon of sea salt in 8 ounces of water) after eating, drinking, or smoking. Sucking on ice can help reduce swelling in the first few days. Stick to soft, cold foods and avoid spicy, salty, or crunchy items that could irritate the area. Refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol, and engaging in oral sexual activity while the piercing is healing. Avoid playing with the jewelry or clicking it against your teeth to prevent damage.

(Lobe, Helix, Tragus, Conch, Daith, Industrial)

Clean both the entry and exit points of the piercing using sterile saline solution. Let any crusting soften naturally before gently removing it. To avoid pressure, consider sleeping with a travel pillow or ear hole pillow. Do not sleep on the pierced side or wear earbuds or headphones that rest directly on the area.

(Navel, Nipple, Surface, Dermals)

Clean body piercings twice daily using sterile saline. For navel piercings, you may place a clean paper towel under your waistband to prevent friction. For nipple piercings, wear a breathable cotton bra or fitted top to provide support. Avoid tight clothing or anything that may snag or pull at the piercing. Limit excessive movement or trauma to the area as it heals.

If you notice any of the following, it may be a sign that your piercing needs extra care: increasing redness, swelling, or sharp pain; yellow or green discharge; heat or fever; or jewelry embedding or migrating out of the skin. These symptoms may indicate infection or rejection.

Contact us immediately if you’re experiencing any of these issues. We're here to help.

We also offer a free Deep Wash Treatment at our shop to assist with common piercing concerns like swelling, irritation, and piercing bumps. This professional care can support the healing process and provide relief.

Let us know as soon as possible so we can assess and help your piercing get back on track.

Ear lobe piercings usually take 6 to 8 weeks to heal. Cartilage piercings such as helix or conch may take 6 to 12 months. Nostril piercings typically heal in 3 to 6 months, while septum piercings heal in about 6 to 8 weeks. Lip and labret piercings take around 6 to 8 weeks, and tongue piercings take 4 to 6 weeks. Eyebrow piercings heal in 2 to 3 months. Navel and nipple piercings generally take 6 to 12 months. Surface and dermal piercings vary but often take 6 to 12 months or more depending on placement and care.