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What is a belly button piercing retainer?

What is a belly button piercing retainer?

A piercing retainer or retainer rings will keep your piercing discreet for however long you need to hide it.

What can I buy to clean my belly piercing?

Cleaning your piercing is important, both to prevent and treat an infection. Experts recommend cleaning a piercing no more than twice each day. Use a saltwater mixture (1/2 tsp sea salt per 1 cup of water) to help remove any dried healing secretions. Follow with a mild antibacterial soap and water cleansing.

Are plastic retainers safe for piercings?

Bioplast is a form of medical “plastic” that is safe for piercings. It makes an excellent material for initial piercings and those with sensitive skin due to its biocompatibility, and flexible nature. Retainers are used to keep a piercing open and viable, even in times when you couldn’t typically wear piercings.

How can I protect my belly button piercing?

You may want to use a stretchy, elastic bandage to hold an eye patch over your belly button and protect the area. Stay out of lakes, hot tubs, and pools. A waterproof bandage may help, but it’s best to avoid any water that may not be clean and could cause an infection.

How can I hide my belly button during pregnancy?

There isn’t much you can do about this usually temporary condition, except to cover it with clothing or let it all just hang out. Some women tape something over their navel, like a bandage, to create a more flat appearance under their clothing.

What is a pregnancy belly ring?

For comfort, you can remove your current belly button jewelry and replace it with a maternity or pregnancy belly button ring. These rings are made out of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a flexible, nickel-free wire. It’s designed to expand as your body changes and as your belly grows.

When can I stop cleaning my belly piercing?

When Can I Stop Cleaning My Piercing? After about a month of cleaning your new belly button piercing at least two-to-four times a day, you can stop doing it if things seem to be going well. If you’ve had complications, you may want to keep doing it for another week or two.

How long can you wear piercing retainers?

When You Can Wear Piercing 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.

Do you need a retainer for a piercing?

A piercing retainer or retainer rings will keep your piercing discreet for however long you need to hide it. Don’t want your boss to see your body piercing? Besides piercing retainer rings, we also offer Clear Body Jewelry and Nose Ring Retainers .

What’s the best way to hide a piercing at work?

With piercing retainers or retainer body jewelry designed for that job. If you want to know how to hide piercings at work or how to hide piercings from school staff, the best solution is to wear retainer body jewelry. A piercing retainer or retainer rings will keep your piercing discreet for however long you need to hide it.

Do you need retainers for a septum ring?

Make sure you check out our huge selection of sweet body jewelry too, so you can easily switch back into your amazing septum rings or nose rings when you leave grandma’s house. Whatever your reason, these retainers will guarantee you retain your look & style effortlessly.

Do you need a belly button ring at Claire’s?

Having a gorgeous belly piercing is a must when it comes to summertime and we love our collection that leaves you spoilt for choice. From decorative styles to simple bars, you’ll find something at Claire’s to show off in the sunshine!