Multiple earrings: Art of adornment

Most ladies got acquainted with the delicate ear adornments as a baby or young girl.

As she grows into womanhood, the urge to express her individuality grows, giving rise to her own fashion sense and equally, the desire to have double or multiple piercings.

Wearing double or multiple ear piercing is generally a personal decision. This look is ubertrendy right now!

Some place their earrings in a mix’n’match style, while others like to create more elaborate designs.

The multiple ear-piercing trend strikes the perfect balance between feminine and tough demeanor.

Piercings have always added a little edginess to your overall appearance and double or multiple piercing of the ears is no different.

For major impact, consider studding your ear up with gold, pearls and diamonds.

Take your time, find the right pieces for the right spots, and invest in quality pieces that can be in your mix for years to come.

If you keep everything delicate and subtle, it allows you to do more without looking cluttered.

If you have multiple holes, it is stylish to have a good statement piece and let the other jewelry compliment it.

Remember that just because it’s ‘pretty’ doesn’t mean it will necessarily look good.

Let your jewelry tell a story. Although ear piercings are more common and can be less risky than other body piercings, they can still cause complications if not handled safely.

Many of the problems arising from ear piercing result from poor care after the piercing.

For anyone thinking about getting their ears pierced, dermatologists urge people to follow these steps to avoid infection:

• Always wash your hands before touching newly pierced ears.

• Leave the earrings in your ears for six weeks or more – even at night. Removing the starter earrings too early may cause the piercings to close.

• Regularly wash your ears with soap and water. Carefully do this at least once a day to avoid infection.

• Twist the earrings a few times daily. This will help keep the pierced holes open. Rotate the earring twice daily to prevent it from adhering to the ear.

• Use specially formulated ear care antiseptic when cleansing. You may use isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol on your ears. Using a cotton ball or pad dipped in rubbing alcohol, gently clean the skin around the piercings twice a day to keep away germs and prevent scabbing. You may also apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly around the opening.

• After piercing your ears, keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t get sore, red or puffy and that the holes don’t ooze yellowish liquid. If any of this occurs and doesn’t go away quickly, see a dermatologist, as you may have an infection.

• Try not to sleep on your side during the healing process; you’re likely to wake up with a throbbing red ear if you do.