Q: I’ve been seeing a lot of people mix metals in their piercings. Is it a solid trend? I’d love to know your take on this look. -Samira
A: One would hesitate to call mixing metal finishes a trend really, because it’s really more of a cycle that goes around and comes back around in popularity without ever really going entirely out of style. It’s about creating some sense of cohesion with your piercings and keeping it all to one finish is a really easy way to do this. You could, however, pull it all together with a theme or a gem color or even a jewelry shape if your piercings allow for this and still have a put-together look with mixed finishes. Then again, you could also go completely wild and mix it all up with different finishes, colors, charms, and shapes, and get an over-the-top maximalist sort of look that would be completely on-trend these days. But none of that matters quite as much as you loving your look. If you want to mix gold with silver with black with rose gold, do it! It’s your body and you can decorate however you see fit! Isn’t that why we get pierced in the first place? It’s all well and good to be on top of the latest trends but at the end of the day, what matters most is that you love what you see in the mirror. Best of luck!
Q: I’m thinking about getting a few dermal piercings but I’m anxious about the healing. How do dermals heal compared to regular piercings and how long will healing take? -Nick
A: Dermal anchors take roughly three months to heal, which is considerably less time than your average piercing. Just keep in mind that these are called “long-term temporary” piercings because they are highly prone to rejecting. As far as the healing process itself, you may experience swelling, crustiness or oozing of lymph, and soreness. You will want to be sure that the top of your dermal is completely level with your skin and that you cannot see the neck or base of the jewelry at all. You’ll want to clean them with sterile saline wound wash spray, twice a day, and then rinse with clean water. Do it using clean hands and then dry them with a hair dryer set on “low” or with a clean paper towel. Be gentle. Any snagging or pulling of the external end can lead to the beginning of rejection so try to avoid letting things touch your jewelry. Also remember, if or when they start to reject, it is vital to have them removed as soon as possible to minimize the amount of scarring. As long as you’re prepared for all of that, these are fun little piercings to have. Happy piercing!
Disclaimer: Body Candy is only here to give you fun and helpful advice and information when it comes to getting pierced. Always consult a professional piercer to make sure a new piercing is right for you!
