Earrings healing time

designer long drop earrings in silver on womens healed ear by Floa Design

Refined Honey Earrings by Floa Design.

Earrings healing time depends on where the piercing is placed. For standard earlobe piercings, healing usually takes 1.5 to 2 months. During this time, it’s important to keep the area clean and avoid removing the earrings too early.

The founder of Floa Design shares her personal experience:

“My ears took about 2 months to heal, but I kept cleaning them for a full 3 months. Add a bit of spirit on a cotton bud and gently clean around the pierced area once a day. Investing time in aftercare builds a strong piercing. A healthy earlobe is a base foundation for wearing sculptural jewellery.”

— Aiste, designer and founder of Floa Design

Cartilage piercings, such as those on the upper ear, take longer—typically 3 to 6 months, and sometimes up to a year for full healing. Healing times vary by individual, so follow aftercare instructions from your piercer. Also, avoid sleeping on new piercings or changing earrings too soon.

Do earring holes ever close?

Yes, they do. Fresh earring holes can close in hours to a few days. Once they are older, it may take 6 months to two years to fully close. Sometimes they never close, just shrink.