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Do you want to get your ears pierced but are too scared? Don't be! With these tips, you'll have your ears pierced in no time.
Steps
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1Prepare yourself mentally, the day before doing it, try to convince yourself that it will be painless and easy. Even though it may not be, try to set your mind so you'll think that way. Ease your mind. Think about what type of earrings you'll get instead of what comes after. Know that you'll have to take special care of your piecing after.[1]
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2Go right when the mall opens or closes. It's more likely that two people will be unoccupied to pierce your ears at the same time, so it'll be all over with at once.Advertisement
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3Take a stuffed animal or stress ball. Squeeze it hard![2]
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4Bring a friend with you. For support, love, care, and compliments![3]
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5Don't tense up when you know it's about to come. That only makes it hurt more. Think about something else other than the piercing.[4]
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6Don't look. If it helps, close your eyes. Mostly it's just a pinch with very little stinging afterward.[5]
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7Let yourself shop afterward, reward yourself with going through with it. Give yourself a gift card to your favorite store.
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8Ask whoever is there with you if you can get a special treat afterward. Like some new earrings, but don't put them in until the 6 weeks are up because they will swell up otherwise, or close in. Or your favorite ice cream!
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat if I get so scared right when I am going to get my ears pierced, that I just decide not to do it?
Community AnswerJust remember that when your ears get pierced, it will hurt. But that pain will last a very short time (maybe a minute) and after the piercing has healed completely, you won't even be able to feel them. Then you'll be able to wear gorgeous earrings and look grown up and great. So you need to ask yourself if that one minute of pain is worth years, maybe a lifetime of wearing earrings. After you answer this, you'll hopefully be brave enough to get it done. -
QuestionWhat do I do if I don't have any stress toys? Also, how should I wear my hair?
Community AnswerYou can close your eyes and pretend you are sleeping. Also, you can wiggle your toes, squeeze your hands like you have a stress toy and simply remember some of your favorite things. Depending on your hair length, you should put it up in a pony tail/pigtails. If you don't like having your hair up, a half up/half down style would work. Any hair style is fine, as long as it does not cover your ears. -
QuestionMy friend wants to do it for me. Should I let her? Also I'm really scared in case it hurts, because I'm bad with pain!
Community AnswerPlease don't get pierced by a friend! That's a really good way to get an infection, and the piercings will probably turn out uneven.
Warnings
- If you don't wear your earrings the holes WILL close up eventually, especially if you don't wear them at the beginning⧼thumbs_response⧽
- When you take your first earrings out try not to use heavy earrings on your ears try something in the middle.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- If you are getting your cartilage pierced, get it with a needle, not a gun.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Ear piercing can be dangerous. Go to a reputable place and take good care of your ears afterward.⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You'll Need
- A stuffed animal(optional, you can just squeeze your hands)
- A friend
- Someone who is caring like your mom or dad so they can hold your hand!
References
- ↑ https://blog.freshtrends.com/how-to-calm-down-before-getting-a-piercing-or-a-tattoo/
- ↑ https://www.dellchildrens.net/childrens-blood-and-cancer-center/2017/04/03/5-tips-make-blood-draw-easier-child/
- ↑ https://www.dellchildrens.net/childrens-blood-and-cancer-center/2017/04/03/5-tips-make-blood-draw-easier-child/
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/tips-shots.html
- ↑ https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Reducing_your_childs_discomfort_during_procedures/
About This Article
To not be scared when getting your ears pierced, try to remember that lots of people get their ears pierced, and some people don't even feel any pain. Instead of focusing on the potential pain, try to think about the earrings you'll get afterward and how good they'll look on you. Additionally, plan on doing something fun after you get your ears pierced, like shopping or going to your favorite restaurant, to give you something to look forward to. You should also ask a friend or family member to stay with you while you get your ears pierced so they can support you and help you feel less scared. For more advice, like how to choose the best time of day to get your ears pierced, read on!
