What is when can you change your earrings?

You can generally change your earrings once your piercing has sufficiently healed. This healing period varies depending on the piercing location:

• Earlobe piercings: Typically take 6-8 weeks to heal.

• Cartilage piercings (helix, tragus, etc.): Take much longer, usually 4-6 months, but can sometimes take up to a year.

It's crucial to ensure the piercing is fully healed before changing earrings to prevent infection, irritation, or closure of the piercing. Look for signs of healing like:

• No redness or swelling
• No pain or tenderness
• No discharge

Even if it looks healed, try wiggling the original earring. If there's any resistance or pain, it's likely not fully healed. When changing earrings for the first time, it is best to use hypoallergenic earrings to minimize any allergic reactions and prevent infection.