How to Prepare for Your First Earring Piercing
There are a few ways to ensure that your first earring piercing is a great experience.
Ear piercings can be a symbol or reward for so many things. Many times a parent will pierce their child’s ears when their kids are babies. Some youth will get pierced when they become teenagers to celebrate the becoming of age (and sometimes it is to be rebellious because they are now teenagers!) For whatever the reason, you need to know how to prepare for your first earring piercing.
Is it painful?
When you get pierced there are some things that should be considered. Depending on your squeamish level you may feel nauseated or faint due to the adrenaline rushing through your body. This could be from the excitement, the fear, or the anticipation of the unknown. There are some things that can help with this. One of the best ways to prepare for your first earring piercing is to eat a healthy meal about six hours before your appointment. This will ensure that you have nutrients in your body to keep the blood flow healthy. Eating at this time will also help ensure that you are not too full. If you are unable to eat a meal prior to the appointment, then eat a slow release carb snack like a banana or rice cake with peanut butter. If your stomach is too full you may get nauseous.
Hydration is key
Hydration is also very important prior to your first earring piercing. Drinking water throughout the day prior to your appointment will also help with the blood flow and helping the body with any nauseousness. Drinking water will also hydrate the skin and this will help with the actual piercing. Drinking water will help keep the skin tight and this elasticity can help with the healing process as well. The skin will become firm and “bounce back” after the piercing.
A historical process
Earring piercing has been happening for over 5,000 years. This is backed by evidence of a mummy known as Ötzi the Iceman, a man who lived during the 4th millennium. It was discovered that his ears had piercings.
When preparing for your first earring piercing, check out a few studios before you make your appointment. Is there one that makes you feel more comfortable; is there one where the people are friendly, and you feel more confident? Also look around the shop, ensure that the staff are following the cleaning protocols. Knowing the answers to these questions can calm the mind, and the calmer you are the more pleasant the experience and the more you will enjoy your new piercing.
Another way to help prepare for your first earring piercing is to arrive at your appointment a little early. This will give you time to settle down and relax your nerves before going in. You can also take the time to look at the jewelry that they have available when your piercing studs are removed.
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