Should I be scared to get my ears pierced?

Should I be scared to get my ears pierced?

To not be scared when getting your ears pierced, try to remember that lots of people get their ears pierced, and some people don't even feel any pain. … You should also ask a friend or family member to stay with you while you get your ears pierced so they can support you and help you feel less scared.

Is it a bad idea to pierce your own ear?

Some medical professionals believe that getting a piercing with a gun can lead to infection and allergies, so they recommend getting your piercing with a needle. If you pierce your own ears at home, you do it with a needle anyway; piercing at home could benefit your ears.

Should I get a second ear lobe piercing?

If you had an ear piercing recently, it's a good idea to wait for your piercing to heal before getting a second hole. For earlobe piercings, there's a six week healing period before you can start swapping out earrings. For cartilage piercings, you have 12 weeks until you can safely change your earrings.