How to Put on a Captive Ring
Wait three months after the initial piercing., Wipe down your work area., Wash your hands., Sterilize the captive ring and your tools., Clean the pierced area with warm water and soap., Identify your type of captive ring.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wait three months after the initial piercing.
Depending on the location of your piercing, you will need to wait at least three months before changing your ring or hardware.
This allows the skin to heal and will make it possible for you to insert a new ring without tearing.
If you choose to change your ring earlier or would just like some extra help, which is quite common, go visit your piercer.Many people go ahead and schedule with their piercer for the first change and then do subsequent changes themselves. -
Step 2: Wipe down your work area.
Don a pair of cleaning gloves and get a fresh rag or paper towels.
Apply a surface disinfectant to the workspace and wipe thoroughly.
A disinfectant will kill any fungi or bacteria that could infect your piercing.
After the space is clean, make sure that you only place disinfected items on it from here on out.You can also opt for a disinfectant wipe.
It is best if your workspace is a flat, hard table with plenty of space for your tools. , Remove your workspace cleaning gloves and wash your hands thoroughly under warm water.
Make sure that you cover all surfaces of your hands.
It should take you between 40-60 seconds to complete a solid washing.
You could also apply an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, if you prefer.Feel free to wash your hands as many times as you want during this process.
If you do it properly, it will only lessen the possibility of infection.
You could also wear a pair of latex or medical-grade gloves.
However, if they don’t fit you correctly, they may make it more difficult to handle your ring. , If your captive ring is in a sterilized bag, then you can simply remove it and place it on your table (perhaps on a paper towel, too).
If your captive ring is not sterile, then you will want to wash it with warm soap and water.
Or, place it into an ultrasonic cleaner.
The same goes for any tools that you’ll need to use, such as a pair of jewelry pliers.Check to make sure that the sterile package is not broken or torn in any way.
If it is, make sure to fully inspect and clean the ring. , Do not scrub and gently dry the area with a paper towel when you are finished.
Then, go ahead and remove the ring or other jewelry that you are wearing.
If the ring feels stuck, apply a small dot of liquid soap to the piercing area, as it will help it to slide out.If you experience any pain or irritation when trying to remove your jewelry, stop and contact your piercer for help., When you get your piercing, talk with your technician about what size of ring you will need.
If you go with a heavier ring, then you will likely need to use pliers for insertions and removals.
You can also opt for a traditional ring with a dimpled ball or a snap-fit style ring with springs that will require pliers to handle. -
Step 3: Wash your hands.
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Step 4: Sterilize the captive ring and your tools.
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Step 5: Clean the pierced area with warm water and soap.
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Step 6: Identify your type of captive ring.
Detailed Guide
Depending on the location of your piercing, you will need to wait at least three months before changing your ring or hardware.
This allows the skin to heal and will make it possible for you to insert a new ring without tearing.
If you choose to change your ring earlier or would just like some extra help, which is quite common, go visit your piercer.Many people go ahead and schedule with their piercer for the first change and then do subsequent changes themselves.
Don a pair of cleaning gloves and get a fresh rag or paper towels.
Apply a surface disinfectant to the workspace and wipe thoroughly.
A disinfectant will kill any fungi or bacteria that could infect your piercing.
After the space is clean, make sure that you only place disinfected items on it from here on out.You can also opt for a disinfectant wipe.
It is best if your workspace is a flat, hard table with plenty of space for your tools. , Remove your workspace cleaning gloves and wash your hands thoroughly under warm water.
Make sure that you cover all surfaces of your hands.
It should take you between 40-60 seconds to complete a solid washing.
You could also apply an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, if you prefer.Feel free to wash your hands as many times as you want during this process.
If you do it properly, it will only lessen the possibility of infection.
You could also wear a pair of latex or medical-grade gloves.
However, if they don’t fit you correctly, they may make it more difficult to handle your ring. , If your captive ring is in a sterilized bag, then you can simply remove it and place it on your table (perhaps on a paper towel, too).
If your captive ring is not sterile, then you will want to wash it with warm soap and water.
Or, place it into an ultrasonic cleaner.
The same goes for any tools that you’ll need to use, such as a pair of jewelry pliers.Check to make sure that the sterile package is not broken or torn in any way.
If it is, make sure to fully inspect and clean the ring. , Do not scrub and gently dry the area with a paper towel when you are finished.
Then, go ahead and remove the ring or other jewelry that you are wearing.
If the ring feels stuck, apply a small dot of liquid soap to the piercing area, as it will help it to slide out.If you experience any pain or irritation when trying to remove your jewelry, stop and contact your piercer for help., When you get your piercing, talk with your technician about what size of ring you will need.
If you go with a heavier ring, then you will likely need to use pliers for insertions and removals.
You can also opt for a traditional ring with a dimpled ball or a snap-fit style ring with springs that will require pliers to handle.
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