Q: How do I tell if my piercing is migrating or rejecting versus just healing weird? - Kirra S.

A: Good question, because early on they really do look alike. The reassuring part: a lot of scary moments are just messy healing. Tenderness, redness, occasional crusties, a bump that comes and goes, especially in the early weeks or after a bump, can all be normal. Healing isn't a straight line.

Migration and rejection are different because your body is slowly pushing the jewelry out. The tell is movement over time, not just irritation:

• The jewelry is sitting closer to the surface, or you can see it through thinning skin

• The holes are getting farther apart or look stretched

• The piece is visibly shifting or hanging differently

• The skin over it is thin, shiny, or peeling

The keyword is trend. Healing weird wobbles then improves. Rejection marches steadily one direction, looking less settled each week. If you're suspicious, see your piercer sooner rather than later. They can tell the difference on sight, and catching it early sometimes means it can be saved. Don't yank it in a panic, and don't just wait it out.

Q: How do I know if gold or silver looks better on me? I want to commit to one for my ear stack. - Carissa E.

A:  This is a fun one, and there's an easy way to figure it out.

The classic trick is your skin's undertone:

• Warm undertone (veins look greenish, gold jewelry has always felt "right"): gold tends to glow on you

• Cool undertone (veins look bluish, silver feels natural): silver usually flatters most

• Neutral (can't quite tell): lucky you, both look great

Quick test: hold a gold piece up to your face, then a silver one, in natural light. One will make your skin look brighter and more awake, the other can look a little washed out. That's your answer.

But honestly? The real rule is what you love and reach for. Undertones are a guide, not a law, and plenty of people wear the "wrong" one beautifully because they love it. What's more is you can even mix and match silver and gold for a bold, outside of the box look that's actually kind of on-trend right now.

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!