How Long Can You Leave an Earring Out Without the Hole Closing?
Learn how long you can safely leave earrings out depending on piercing age and healing, plus tips to maintain your pierced ears.
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The duration you can leave an earring out without the hole closing varies by individual and how long you've had the piercing. For new piercings, it's generally not recommended to remove the earring for at least 6 weeks. Once fully healed, which can take up to a year, some can leave earrings out for a few hours to days without issues. However, piercings over a year old may close in a matter of hours or not at all; it's highly personal. To maintain the piercing, consider wearing a light earring if extended periods without jewelry are necessary.
FAQs & Answers
- How long should I keep a new piercing before removing the earring? It's recommended to keep earrings in a new piercing for at least 6 weeks to allow proper healing before removing them.
- Can a healed piercing hole close if I leave earrings out for a few hours? Yes, even healed piercings can close partially or fully after a few hours without earrings, but this varies by individual.
- What should I do if I need to leave my earrings out for a long time? Consider wearing lightweight or plastic retainers to keep the piercing hole open if you’ll be without earrings for an extended period.