What is the rubber back on earrings for?
Plastic or rubber earring backs are very suited to this style of earring. This style of earring often gets dislodged from the earlobe by clothing the swishing of hair or just general movement, so simply slipping one of these backs onto the earring wire prevents the earring from coming out of the ear completely.
Are rubber earring backs better?
Rubber backs, or rubber stoppers, are the most inexpensive option. They are reasonably secure, but wear out quickly. They are ideal for children’s jewelry, and temporary use.
What is the back piece that keeps the earring in place called?
Friction back The friction back is also called the push back or post back. It slides onto the back of an earring post and adheres with friction.
Are silicone earrings safe?
Silicone body jewellery is considered safe for 29-day human implantation, so it should be completely safe for use in new piercings. Silicone is however a relatively new piercing material and therefore we suggest that you check with your piercer before wearing silicone body jewellery in a fresh piercing.
Which earrings are best for newly pierced ears?
Surgical stainless steel earrings are typically your best bet for new piercings, as this metal is the least likely to cause an allergic reaction. Nickel and cobalt allergies are very common, so avoid these metals when you first get your ears pierced.
How do I make sure my earrings don’t fall out?
A simple tip, but a smart one! When you take off your earrings, attach them to each other by poking one stud through the backing of the other and securing it with the second backing. This way, your earrings will never be apart and if you lose one, you lose both.
Do you keep the plastic backs on earrings?
The clear plastic portion is indeed removable but exists to provide support for your earlobes when wearing large, heavy earrings — in fact, the backs often stop jewelry from stretching out or tearing your lobes.
Can piercings heal with silicone?
Silicone plugs are great for healed stretched piercings and other large piercings because they’re so comfy and lightweight.
Can you put gold in a new piercing?
14K/18K Gold You may assume that pure gold jewelry is a safe bet for piercings, but that’s not always the case. For example, 24-karat gold has a very soft texture, making germ-trapping nicks more likely. But according to Faris, solid 14K and 18K gold jewelry works well for first-time piercings.
Is it necessary to wear gold earrings after piercing?
Care for New Piercings (Less than 6 Weeks Old): Posts should be surgical steel, 14-18 karat gold, or metal like titanium. Some piercing salons recommend you do not wear gold posts right after a piercing. Even high quality gold can contain trace amounts of nickel.