Keep It Clean, Queen

✨ The Do’s & Don’ts of Keeping Your Piercing Poppin’ ✨

✅ Do’s (Because We Care, Not ‘Cause We’re Bossy)

  • Clean your new bling twice a day with some fresh gauze or a clean Q-tip/cotton bud — like, be gentle, not a wrecking ball.

  • Stick to saline solution or warm water — keep it chill, not chemical warfare.

  • Try not to catch your piercing on everything (yes, your scarf, your hair, your pet’s tail) — that drama causes irritation.

  • If you’re stressing or confused, hit us up on Facebook. We got your back!

❌ Don’ts (Trust Us, Just Don’t)

  • No harsh stuff, okay? TCP, Dettol, Tea Tree Oil — your piercing is not a biology experiment.

  • Don’t swap your jewelry before the healing fairy says it’s cool.

  • Hands off the piercing unless you’re cleaning — no playing, pulling, or poking!

  • Hold off on swimming in lakes, pools, oceans, or the office fish tank for at least 4–6 months — germs love that scene.

🤕 Common Drama & How to Fix It

Piercing Bumps (Irritation):
Usually caused by catching or makeup invading the party.
→ Grab some lukewarm water (kettle level, not boiling lava), cotton pad or Q-tip, and gently massage the bump. It’ll either chill out or push the drama out.

Infection (Yellow/green goo or lingering blood):
Bacteria trying to crash your party.
→ Clean twice daily with saline, front and back if needed. If it’s still rude after a couple of weeks, ping us on Facebook or see your doc.

Allergies (Red, itchy rash):
Probably nickel doing a sneaky sabotage.
→ Swap to nickel-free jewelry like titanium — your skin will thank you.

💋 Piercing-Specific TLC

Mouth Piercings:

  • Rinse with non-alcohol mouthwash or saline twice daily.

  • Always rinse after eating, drinking, or puffing (smoking, duh).

  • Just like your teeth, your piercing can get plaque — so keep it clean.

Belly Piercings:

  • Avoid waistbands that act like bodyguards squeezing your piercing — go high-rise or low-rise instead.

  • Steer clear of lotions, tanning stuff, and glitter bombs near the area.

Nipples:

  • Heads up: they can get extra sensitive during your period. Be gentle, queen.