Reviewed guide

What Should I Do If a New Earring Gets Snagged?

The short answer

Inspect the piercing and jewellery once, gently — a snag does not automatically mean damage. Check that threadless ends remain fully seated or threaded ends remain securely screwed in, then return to the normal cleaning protocol. Contact us if there is tissue damage, increasing swelling, displacement, or uncertainty.

One gentle inspection, verify the end is seated, back to the routine — and see us if anything looks worse.

For parents

Snags are one of the most common healing events — towels, hairbrushes, clothing, a friend’s hug. A snag does not automatically mean damage; it deserves one calm check, not a panic.

What to do

Perform hand hygiene first.
Inspect the ear and jewellery once, gently.
Check that the jewellery remains properly seated: threadless push-pin ends fully seated, threaded ends securely in.
Return to the normal cleaning protocol.
Resume the twice-daily routine — no extra cleanings unless there was a significant impact.

What to watch next

Tissue damage — a tear or cut at the piercing site
Increasing swelling or tenderness
Displacement of the jewellery

Any of those — or simple uncertainty — is a consultation, promptly.

What not to do

Do not repeatedly manipulate the jewellery to “check” it.
Do not remove the jewellery after a snag.

When we want to see you

After any significant snag with the signs above — and always when you are unsure. That is what we are here for.