Multiple piercings are a great way to express your unique style. Are you thinking about creating a new ear piercing look for spring? Here are some tips to consider before you go. Talk with your piercer and explain in detail the vision you have for your new look: Do you want another piercing on your earlobe or cartilage? Or both? What sorts of earrings do you plan to wear? Remember that every ear is unique. Your ear piercer will examine your ears carefully to determine whether your ears are the right size and shape to comfortably fit the piercings you want. Space your new piercings properly ..read more

Not sure how to use ear cleaning solution for your newly pierced ears? We’re here to help! Our Aftercare solution is a product favorite among piercing fanatics. The formula is crafted to soothe and cleanse newly pierced ears while maintaining hydration. Most people who use it for newly pierced ears keep their bottle after the healing process is over to clean their ears later as well. Before touching your ears, you should always wash your hands – you don’t want any bacteria getting into that sensitive area! To use the Inverness Aftercare Solution, apply a generous amount of product to a new cot ..read more

We love to use our blogs as an opportunity to answer any questions you may have regarding your piercings. Getting a piercing can be a new journey for a lot of people, so we want to make it as memorable as possible! If you don’t see that your question has been asked before you can always reach us through our Facebook and Instagram pages. You can also contact us through our website here! Here are three of the most common questions we have been asked lately: Q: How do you take the safety back off of the earring after the healing period? A: Hold the safety back firmly with one hand to keep it ste ..read more

Congratulations on your new piercing! Whether it’s a recent piercing or you’re approaching the end of your healing period, one of the most popular questions we’re asked is about taking out your piercing earrings for the first time. When can I take my starter earrings out? For earlobe piercings, you can change your earrings 6 weeks from the date of your piercing. For a cartilage piercing, you will want to wait 12 weeks for your piercing to heal before wearing new earrings. To protect your piercing, we recommend wearing light stud style earrings for 6 months after your piercing has healed. How d ..read more

We recently sat down with Dr. Norman McLean, beloved pediatrician from Winnipeg, Canada.  Dr. McLean kindly shared his insights on the piercing process, safe aftercare, and why he chose the Inverness ear piercing system. Q: Why did you decide to offer ear piercing? A: When I opened my practice in Winnipeg 3 years ago, we discovered that no pediatricians in the area were offering ear piercing.  For a variety of cultural and personal reasons a lot of families choose to have ear piercing done at a young age, but are very selective about choosing a provider, and we wanted our patients to be able t ..read more

During winter months, cold and dry air can leave the skin very sensitive. This can also have harmful effects on newly-pierced ears. It’s important to keep your skin hydrated and safe throughout a winter healing process. Here are our top tips for keeping new piercings healthy: Be cautious while wearing winter clothing: In the colder weather, people like to wear turtlenecks, hats, scarfs, and earmuffs.  These can irritate your new piercing if your earrings get tangled in your clothing. Take extra care when changing your clothes or taking off your hat or scarf! Use tape during winter activities ..read more

Not only is it a new year, but we are also entering a new decade! This is the perfect time to set personal goals. The new year is also a perfect time to spice up your look. How about combining the two, and reward yourself with a new piercing if you meet one of your goals. For inspiration, here are some of our favorite new ear piercing trends emerging: Earscapes & Curated Ears: The number of piercings people have has skyrocketed in the past couple of years. Earscapes and curated ears (having multiple piercings down the ear) are an exciting way to express yourself and your personal style. Ea ..read more

The Inverness system is used by many places worldwide, from jewelry stores to medical offices and everything in between. If you’ve been searching for a guy’s ear piercing, you may be looking for a specific experience. Here’s how the handy store locator on our website can help: To begin the process of using our store locator, click here. The first step is to enter your address, whether that’s a home address or a place that will be convenient to you to find the nearest piercing location.     Next, enter a distance you are willing to drive from that address. Based on that information, the store ..read more

When your child is ready for their first piercing, things will go more smoothly if you know what to expect. See our piercing timeline below for all the basic information a first-timer needs! Research: Knowing what to expect can help determine the best time to schedule your child’s piercing. The healing period for earlobe piercings is typically 6 weeks. This means you cannot change your piercing earrings during this time. Different activities your child participates in may also be affected by the piercing. For example, many sports require that you take out or place tape over all piercings for g ..read more

One of our most frequently asked questions is how long to leave earrings in after piercing. The quick answer is 6 weeks for an earlobe piercing, and 12 weeks for a cartilage piercing. However, everyone has a different healing process. We’ve compiled a list of tips for knowing if you’re ready to change into a new pair of earrings! Piercing Aftercare Maintenance The healing period heavily depends on how you maintained your new piercings. The golden rule is that new piercings should always be kept clean and dry. The piercing site should be cleaned three times daily with the Inverness Aftercare So ..read more