When it comes to statement accessories, there’s nothing like a good pair of earrings.

In fact, some of the oldest mummies ever discovered were found to have pierced ears.

verify you wash your ear twice daily with gentle antibacterial soap and clean hands.

Woman putting on her earrings

Piercing specialist and researcher Sarah Lacy told Self that a cartilage piercing takes a long time to fully heal.

Experts suggest getting your ear poked by a piercing specialist usually at a tattoo shop or piercing parlor.

Piercing guns have been found to cause trauma to your cartilage, leading to an increased risk of infection.

Close up of new piercing

Woman gets her ear pierced with needle