How to Hide Pierced Ears

Pierced ears are an accessory for men and women, but occasionally the piercings may have to be hidden for a job or for classes that have a policy against piercings. Sometimes, taking out ear jewelry is not possible for long periods, such as an eight-hour shift or day of classes, as the holes may shrink or close. Covering the piercing with a bandage can cause complications to the piercing by applying pressure and creating irritation. Visiting your local piercing shop can give you a solution that is healthy for your piercing.

Things You'll Need

• Clear retainers

Instructions

1. Wait for six to eight weeks until the initial piercing of your earlobes has healed and any swelling related to healing has ceased.

2. Find a professional piercing shop, or revisit the shop that originally pierced your ears.

3. Purchase two clear retainers for your ears. The retainers have a disk that will lie flush with your earlobe and hide the piercing. The piercer will advise you about the size and length of the clear retainers necessary for your ears, as everyone's anatomy is different.

4. Hold a mirror while the piercer inserts the retainers so you know how to change into the retainers before work or school and how to insert regular earrings back into your earlobes during leisure time.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice inserting the retainers into your earlobe piercings the night before to ensure you can accomplish the task in the morning before work or school.

• Never buy jewelry from a vendor that is not a professional piercing shop.

Resources

• Steel Skin Jewelry
• Industrial Strength Body Jewelry
• Body Modification Ezine