If you’re like us, you probably want to wear beautiful earrings 24/7 without discomfort and without worrying that they will fall out. That’s why we designed our flat backs - easy to wear earrings perfect for your everyday stack.

 

What is a Flat Back Earring?

 

It’s just as it sounds - they have a flat back which can rest against your ear without causing discomfort. They can be worn 24 hours a day and are great to sleep in. Unlike a screw-back or butterfly-back earring, a flat back earring has a separate front piece that is joined to the post with a small, bent pin. The front and back are held together securely by tension and are very easy to place in your piercing.  

 

What Makes Rowan’s Flat Backs Better Than Other Brands?

  

Our signature Rowan posts are specifically engineered to be safer and cleaner than old-school earring backs. They are designed with our nurses, backed by careful research to ensure optimal safety and comfort. 

 

Our collection is made of hypoallergenic 14k yellow or white gold. The front pieces feature a pin made of hypoallergenic stainless steel that rests inside the post. This pin is responsible for keeping tension inside of the post, thus making your earring secure. 

 

In What Piercings Can a Flat Back Be Placed?

 

Flat backs are ideal for almost all piercings, new and old! All of Rowan’s piercing placement (including lobes, helix, flat, conch, forward helix, and tragus piercings!) can support flat back earrings. Rowan’s innovative flat back earrings feature a disc-shaped back to allow for maximum comfort and airflow to your ear - a must for any piercing!

 

Nurse Tip: Although you can wear these styles 24/7, removing the earrings regularly to clean your healed piercings is also important to keep your skin healthy and your jewelry sparkling. Schedule a free consultation with your nurse 2-3 months after your piercing to learn more about when you can begin to remove your jewelry after your piercing.

 

Choosing the Right Post Length

 

Our nurses are experts in ear anatomy and can help to identify the post size that’s right for you.

 

We currently offer two lengths in our 14K flat backs: 6mm (¼”)  and 8mm (5/16”). Choosing the right length post for your piercings is critical in avoiding any irritation or friction bumps.  For most healed piercings (piercings about a year or older), a 6 mm post will fit anywhere on the ear comfortably.  

 

In some cases, ears may be thicker and require a longer post. Our 8 mm flat backs are perfect in this situation. If your anatomy requires a post length other than 6mm or 8mm, we have several other post lengths available in implant-grade titanium.

 

How Do I Put In Flat Back Earrings?

 

It’s very simple - we promise!  First, you’ll remove the front of the earring from the post.  Insert the post from the back of your piercing. While holding the post securely, push the front of the earring into the post firmly to secure it in place. That’s it! 

 

Will a Flat Back Earring Fall Out of My Piercing More Easily?

 

Not at all! The front of the earring has a smaller stainless steel pin that is bent on purpose. This bend creates tension when placed inside the post, holding your jewelry together securely and easily.  

As long as the stainless steel pin is bent enough, you won’t have any issues with your earring falling out. It’s very important to make sure this pin is bent before attempting to place the jewelry in your piercing.

 

In order to make sure there is enough tension, before attempting to place the earring in your ear try to place the front piece into the post. Give the front piece a little tug to ensure that it is fitting snugly into the post. If it feels loose, remove the front piece and slightly bend the pin (the piece that fits inside of the post) with needle nose pliers to enhance tension and create a secure fit. 

 

Once you feel the fit is right, follow the instructions above to put in the flat back. Ensure a snug fit, and enjoy wearing them 24/7!