Ear piercings won’t get in the way of an active lifestyle, and an active lifestyle won’t get in the way of getting more ear piercings! However, it’s important to maintain certain aftercare practices to keep your ear piercings healthy.

No matter what activity you prefer, the most important aspect of keeping your piercings healthy is wearing only high-quality hypoallergenic earrings and keeping your skin and jewelry clean.  How you care for your piercings can vary depending on if your piercing is healed or new.   

New Piercings

If you’re considering getting a new piercing, timing is everything! Piercing earrings cannot be changed for at least 3 weeks, depending on how your new piercing is healing. You want to have your piercing long enough to ensure you’re able to change your starter earrings to avoid any potential discomfort.

Healed Piercings

Caring for healed piercings is easy! Healed piercings allow you to switch earring styles to ensure maximal comfort while maintaining an active lifestyle, because the last thing anyone wants is for earrings to get in the way of helmets, hair, or gym equipment.

Remember - it’s important that you keep hypoallergenic earrings in 24/7 for at least 1 year after getting a piercing.

We always recommend our Sports Studs, particularly if you participate in contact sports. They’re sturdy enough to place in almost any ear location, flexible and light enough that you’ll forget you’re wearing them. 

Pro Tip: Keep Sports Studs in our Rowan Sports Case so you never forget them when you’re on the go! And bring Rowan Gel with you to aid with changing your jewelry.

Flat backs are also a comfortable option and can be worn in any location in the ear. It’s best to choose dainty, smooth styles like the 14k Gold Beaded Crawler or 14k Ball Trinity Flat Back Stud to avoid any potential snags.

Although not recommended for contact sports, lightweight hoops can be worn for walking, running, hiking, or any other low-impact sport. We highly recommend our endless hoops for these activities.

Regardless of when you received your latest piercing, It’s important to always spray your piercings with Advanced Aftercare after sweating - and be sure to give piercings an extra rinse in the shower.