What are the safest earrings to wear?

If you have a sensitivity to nickel, medical-grade titanium and medical-grade plastic are the safest earrings you can wear.

Why you shouldn’t wear fake earrings?

Non-surgical grade earrings have been known to cause bad skin reactions, even in people who have had no history of allergies. It’s worse if you’re sensitive to metal, as your earlobes may get inflamed, irritated, swollen and in the worst cases, wounded and infected.

What earrings are safe for 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 long should you wear medicated earrings?

If you take out your new earrings too quickly after getting your ears pierced, the holes will close up as your earlobes heal. You must leave your earrings in until the wounds are completely healed around them, which usually takes about six weeks.

Is it embarrassing to wear fake jewelry?

The primary reason for avoiding fake jewelry has to do with the fact that the jewelry often causes bad skin allergies. The allergic reaction is often known as contact dermatitis, and it’s characterized by redness and an itchy rash. And though the rash is not life-threatening or contagious, it’s very uncomfortable.

Why do my ears get infected when I wear fake earrings?

If you take good care of your earrings but still end up with an earring hole infection, the type of earrings you’re wearing could be to blame. “Allergic reactions to jewelry are generally due to metal allergies, most commonly nickel but also cobalt and gold,” Shah said.

What is the best metal for newly pierced ears?

Stick with either the solid gold or 100% implant grade titanium or biocompatible stainless steel to prevent irritation on your fresh piercing. Any plated jewelry or other materials should be introduced only after your piercing has fully healed.

Are gold plated earrings OK for newly pierced ears?

Gold plated, gold-filled, or gold overlay/vermeil jewelry is not acceptable for fresh piercings. All of these involve coating a base metal with a layer of gold. The gold surface (which is very thin—measured in millionths of an inch) can wear or chip off.

Is it bad to sleep with earrings in?

The general rule of thumb is to avoid sleeping in earrings, with one exception: when you get a new piercing. But if your piercings are older, avoid wearing earrings made with nickel overnight, as well as large hoops and dangle or drop-style earrings. These could increase your risk of painful side effects.

Are there any diva jewellery stores shutting down?

Diva jewellery stores shutting down, or maybe not! After a quick and meteoric rise, reaching 500 retail stores in less than 10 years, a question mark seems to hang over the future of Diva, the Australian fashion jewellery chain.

Are there any diva stores open in Australia?

Confusion surrounds the operating status of Diva; the company’s website is non-operational and over recent times there has been a steady closure of Australian Diva stores, some changing to Lovisa outlets.

What should I do with my dashing Diva nails?

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, and use the included Prep Pad to remove any oils from your nails. Make sure you completely push back your cuticles as well. Do I need a base or top coat?

What is the difference between Lovisa and Diva?

Diva is a fashion jewellery and accessory retail chain targeting teenage girls, while its “sister” chain, Lovisa, promotes itself as being able to “fill the void for high quality, fashion forward and directional jewellery.”

Is it safe to clean plastic earrings with hot water?

The hot water will kill germs and loosen dirt from the surface of your earrings. Hot water is safe for all earrings. If you’re cleaning costume-style plastic earrings, you can wait a minute or so for it to cool before placing the earrings in.

Is it safe to wear earrings in bed?

Studs may not pose as much risk as other types of earrings, but it’s still possible that hair, clothing, and fabrics from your bedding could wrap around these earrings and cause issues. To decrease this risk, ask your piercer to use flat studs, as opposed to those with jewels and other jagged edges.

Is it bad to wear nickel earring all the time?

Nickel is commonly used in costume jewelry. It’s also a common allergy: Nearly 30 percent of people who wear earrings have this sensitivity. Repeated wear of nickel-based jewelry can cause red, itchy rashes, and sleeping in these earrings overnight could also increase your risk of developing eczema around your ears.

What kind of earrings should I get for my ears?

Besides surgical stainless steel, other fairly safe options include platinum, titanium, and 14K gold. Talk to your doctor if you want to determine if you have metal allergies. Pick small rings/hoops for easy cleaning and healing.