Jewelry Materials to Avoid in Fresh Piercings

Surgical Steel, Implant Grade Titanium, 14k Gold, Which Jewelry Material do you need?! We're going to break down exactly which materials are safe for your Fresh Piercings! We're also going over materials to avoid in your new Piercings! So you can heal the fastest without irritation or infection!

Unsafe for Initial Piercings

• Sterling Silver

Because of Tarnishing and potential metal reactions, Sterling Silver is unsuitable for fresh piercings. Sterling Silver is best for healed piercings and if taken care of properly, can outlast other material jewelry.

• Silicone

Silicone makes the perfect material jewelry for sleeping, sports, and swimming for Healed Piercings. Because Silicone is Porous and holds on to bacteria, this makes it unsuitable for Fresh Piercings or freshly Stretched Earlobes.  

• Plated Jewelry (Coated Jewelry)

Plated Jewelry is great for Healed Piercings only! Keep an eye out for PVD coated jewelry as they can affect the healing of your new Piercing! On the other hand, they are perfectly fine for all Healed Piercings. Different colors and styles are the fun part about Piercing Curations!

• Acrylic

 Wait until your piercings are completely healed before enjoying all the fun Acrylic looks! Acrylic can chip and also hold onto bacteria making it unsafe for a healing piercing.

• Low Quality Alloy

Low quality alloys have Brass and Nickel in them. Other low quality alloy metals include Tin, zinc, copper, and can cause skin irritation and reactions. If you have had reactions to these metals before, its suggested only using Implant Grade Titanium or 14k Gold. Even if your Piercings are fully healed!

• Wood and other Natural Jewelry

 Wood, Stone, Bone, and other mother nature made jewelry materials are best for completely healed skin. Since these materials are naturally porous, they can harbor bacteria and germs, impacting the healing of your piercings. Save them for when your skin has completely healed!

Safe Alternatives for Healing Piercings

• Implant Grade Titanium

Implant Grade Titanium is the top jewelry material for fresh Body Piercings. It is the Industry Standard and one of the only piercing materials that APP members use for initial piercings. Implant Grade Titanium is known for its Hypoallergenic qualities and resistance to tarnish.

• 14 Karat Gold

14k gold works great for sensitive skin. This is one of the pricier materials for jewelry, but it is top quality and made to last! Manufacturers produce Labrets, Rings, and Nose pins made in solid 14k Gold. So you dont have to miss out on the unique pieces and mixing n' matching when you have sensitive skin.

• Glass

Glass is a very safe material for Ear Stretching and other Piercing Stretching! Some Piercers even recommend glass for gauge punched ears. Glass jewelry is typically inexpensive and can come in so many different styles including Tunnel Plugs, Labrets or Ear Weights.

• Surgical Steel (Implant Grade Steel)

Surgical Stainless Steel is the next best for initial piercings. Although this material is more affordable than other metals, some individuals may find themselves still having allergic reactions. Most Manufacturers create different styles for healed piercings in Stainless Steel. Such as Dangle Rings, Plug Hoops, and Ear Weights!

Know your Jewelry Materials!

In conclusion, you know that you need Implant Grade Titanium for your fresh Helix Piercing! You need Glass for your freshly Stretched Ears. And Stainless Steel for your healed Daith Piercing! Wearing the wrong material in a Piercing can cause irritation or infection if not completely healed. Finally, make sure to avoid low quality metals and materials for your new and Healing Piercings!

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