Can I put a plastic retainer in my new ear piercing?

Clear retainers, plastic or glass, can still be seen, they just don’t look like a nice piece of jewelry. Also, plastic should never be worn in a piercing that’s under three months old and is still not viable for repetitious wear over a long period of time.

How long can you wear earring retainers?

You should wait until your piercing is fully healed before inserting a flesh-colored or clear piercing retainer. Depending on the piercing, you may need to wait anywhere from 6 weeks to 9 months or more.

What are retainers for piercings?

Piercing retainers are designed to be discreet while keeping your piercing open. Ideal for work or school if your boss or teacher is anti-piercing.

What is a labret retainer?

Labret retainers to hide your piercing or replace the metal for a medical procedure.

How can I hide my fresh ear piercing?

A hoodie or a clear earring (usually called a retainer) can help hide a piercing you don’t want seen. What can I do if I need to cover a lot of ear piercings? If they aren’t new, take them out, dab some Vaseline on the holes, just enough to sort of “fill” the holes a little, then apply concealer.

Are piercing retainers allowed in the Army?

Yes, absolutely. When you go through MEPS or any medical intake station. They’ll annotate anything you need to have. If the retainer is only at night (depending which phase you’re in), you’ll be mostly fine.

Can you wear piercing retainers in the Air Force?

Members are prohibited from attaching, affixing or displaying objects, articles, jewelry, or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any exposed body part (includes visible through the uniform).

Are piercing retainers safe for MRI?

One of the many advantages of titanium jewelry, on top of its biocompatibility, is that it is completely nonmagnetic. This means it’s completely safe for MRI scans, X-rays, CT scans, PET scans, etc.

Can you hide a labret piercing?

If you only need to hide your labret piercing for a short duration of time, you could wear your jewelry backward so that the flat back is on the outside. Then, using a silicone concealer or special effects makeup matching your skin tone, cover the flat end. This method also helps prevent the piercing from closing.

What is a vertical labret?

The vertical labret piercing has two puncture points that go directly through your lower lip. The piercing needle is inserted vertically through your bottom lip and exits through the skin below the lip. This piercing can be more painful compared to other types.

Can you wear piercing retainers in the military?

What’s the easiest piercing to hide?

Cartilage piercings like daith, conch, and helix piercings are especially easy to hide. Facial hair is another great way to hide piercings. A beard is an easy way to hide labret and medusa piercings. Smaller, less vibrant pieces are harder to spot.

How do I keep my earrings from drooping?

Unsurprisingly, I discovered the simple solution to my problem on Amazon. They’re called BlingDots Earring Supports, and they are self-adhesive stabilizers you place on the backs of your earlobes. Simply apply the BlingDots and poke the posts of your earrings through them, and your earrings will stay put!

Can you wear piercing retainers at MEPS?

Can I join the Air Force with a tattoo behind my ear?

No, you will not be able to have a tattoo behind your ear in the Air Force. Whilst it is covered by an ear and possibly hair, there is still a chance that the tattoo may be seen, and therefore against regulations.

Can you have a smiley piercing in the Air Force?

Body Piercing While in Uniform Members are prohibited from attaching, affixing or displaying objects, articles, jewelry, or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any exposed body part (includes visible through the uniform).

What happens if you can’t take out a piercing for an MRI?

Jewelry, piercings, buckles or keys But we play it safe.) Our patients are asked to remove body piercings, and, if they can’t remove one, they might be asked to place an ice pack (also called a heat sink) over it during the MRI, to keep the metal cool.