Ear piercing has become a popular and simple way to display ear jewelry. When pierced, ear lobes need a starter stud to keep the hole open and allow proper healing. Starter studs are generally made of stainless steel or gold and have two pieces, the stud post and the clasp. When the time comes to remove the starter and move on to new earrings, pulling out the post will not be difficult.
Step 1
Wash hands and fingertips with an antibacterial soap. Dry hands with a clean towel.
Step 2
Soak a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol. Wipe down the lobe thoroughly with the swab. Move the ear stud around to clean under the ridges. Let the alcohol air dry.
Step 3
Grasp the front of the stud with the fingertips of one hand. Slide the tips under the ridge of the stud to get a firm hold.
Step 4
Move the other hand behind the lobe and grab the stud clasp. This will be easy to locate with fingertips. Most studs have a wing-like clasp that is separate from the stud.
Step 5
Turn the front stud in one direction while turning the clasp in the other. For example, turn the stud clockwise while turning the clasp counterclockwise.
Step 6
Pull back on the clasp, towards your body as you turn it. Be careful, it may pull off suddenly.
Step 7
Remove the stud portion of the earring by pulling upward from the hole and away from the lobe.
Step 8
Wipe the hole down a second time with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab. Wipe both the front and back of the lobe.
Step 9
Insert a new earring after the alcohol dries. Sterilize the earring with alcohol before inserting it into the lobe.
Things You'll Need
- Antibacterial soap
- Clean towel
- Cotton swabs
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Replacement earrings
- Antibiotic ointment
Member Comments
ezrelease May 9
There is a product you can buy called ez-Release earring remover. Go to www.earringremover.com.