Archive for the ‘Aftercare’ Category

New Piercing? Use Earring Covers for Sports

With the new school year approaching, we love to see parents and kids planning their back-to-school ear piercings! We know you want this to be a special event for your child, but before settling on a date, be sure to consider the types of activities they will have over the next few months. If your […]

Inverness Ear Care Solution Ingredients

Inverness Ear Care Solution is specially-formulated to keep your new piercing clean and comfortable during the aftercare healing period. Our ear care solution contains only purified water and Benzalkonium Chloride, an antiseptic that cleans and soothes a new piercing. When you Google ‘ear piercing solution’, you may find some DIY options using Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogen […]

Part II: Confessions of an Ear Piercing Marketing Manager

Part II – Ear Piercing Aftercare Tips As I shared last month, I have been head of marketing at Inverness for over 5 years now, but had my first piercing with our system a little over 6 weeks ago. Though I like to think I understand almost everything there is to know about ear piercing […]

Ear Piercing Care for Babies

Over the past 40 years, the Inverness Ear Piercing System has been used to pierce over 200 million pairs of ears of all sizes in more than 40 countries around the world. During this time, we’ve learned quite a bit about safe and gentle ear piercing care for babies. Following are some of our best […]

FAQ’s: Can I Take My Earrings Out To Clean Them?

Ear piercing aftercare is just as important as the ear piercing process itself, and following a piercing aftercare process can help you stay on track. Here are a few frequently asked questions with answers. Do I Have To Follow Aftercare Instructions? To help your piercing heal properly, it’s important that you follow the aftercare you […]

Keeping an Eye on Ear Piercing Complications

While the vast majority of new ear piercings are simple and painless, there are some instances where people experience minor complications. In this blog post, we talk about what a keloid is and what to do if you believe you are prone to develop keloid scar tissue. What is a Keloid? A keloid (pronounced key-loid) […]

Learning the Basics of Ear Piercing Care

You just had your ears pierced. Now what? Ear piercing care and aftercare are critical to making sure your new piercing stays healthy and heals properly. You might be wondering…“but what are the basics of ear piercing care?” Here we discuss what you need to know about caring for your new piercing. First, you should […]

Getting My Ears Pierced and What I Would Change

Ear piercing is a very individual experience, and at Inverness, we encourage everyone to approach it on their own terms, in a setting of their choice. Everyone has a unique story about their first ear piercing experience, including the good and the bad. Today we’re sharing Sam’s story, how he approached ear piercing for the […]

Ear Piercing Supplies: What to Bring Home with You

Congratulations on making the decision to get your ears pierced. Have you made a list of ear piercing supplies that you need to care for your new piercing? If not, we’re here to help. As you know, we want to be sure that people understand that proper ear piercing aftercare is crucial for ensuring that […]