Stay Sharp, Heal Smart

💖 Aftercare = Self-Care 

You got pierced — now let’s keep it fresh, clean, and cute. Here's how to treat your new sparkle like the precious gem it is:

✅ Do This, Babe:

  • ✨ Clean it gently twice a day with sterile gauze or a clean Q-tip.

  • 💧 Stick to saline solution or warm water — your piercing doesn’t need drama.

  • 🕊 Be careful not to snag, twist, or tug — it’s healing, not a fidget toy.

  • 📲 Got questions? Slide into our DMs on Facebook. We’ve got you.

❌ Don’t Even Think About It:

  • 🚫 No harsh chemicals — seriously. That means no TCP, Dettol, or Tea Tree Oil. Your piercing is not a kitchen counter.

  • 🕒 Don’t switch the jewellery until it’s fully healed. Patience = pretty.

  • 🧸 Don’t play with it — hands off unless you’re cleaning it!

  • 🌊 Skip swimming in pools, lakes, oceans (basically anything you can cannonball into) for 4–6 months — bacteria loves a party.

🩹 Common Piercing Drama (And How to Handle It):

😤 Piercing Bumps (Irritation):
Usually caused by catching the piercing, makeup, or skincare.
→ Use warm (not boiling!) water from the kettle and a cotton pad or Q-tip. Gently press or massage the bump to calm it down or draw anything out.

😬 Infection (Green/yellow goo or bleeding after weeks):
Caused by bacteria crashing the party.
→ Clean with saline, front and back, twice a day. If it’s still being rude after 1–2 weeks, message us or see your GP.

 

💋 Piercing-Specific TLC:

👅 Oral Piercings (Lip, tongue, etc.):

  • Rinse with non-alcohol mouthwash or saline 2x a day.

  • Always rinse after eating, drinking, or smoking — plaque is not a vibe.

💃 Belly Button:

  • Avoid waistbands that rub — go high-rise or low-rise, nothing in-between.

  • No lotions, fake tan, or body glitter near the piercing. (Save the sparkle for later.)

👙 Nipple Piercings:

  • FYI: Nipples might be more sensitive during your cycle — totally normal. Be gentle with yourself!