Q: Which month is best for a new piercing? - Grayson S.

A:  Okay, so if you're thinking about getting a piercing, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here’s the deal:

1. Weather: Honestly, you want to avoid the extremes. Summer heat and sweat can mess with healing, especially on things like nose or ear piercings. And in winter, the cold air dries out your skin, which isn’t fun either. Spring or fall are perfect because the weather’s milder, so your piercing can heal without all the extra irritation.

2. Healing Time: Piercings take time to heal... like, a few weeks to several months depending on what you get. You don’t want to plan a trip or big event around the time your piercing is healing. For example, you probably don’t want to be at a pool party with a fresh belly piercing.

3. Swimming: If you’re getting a body piercing (like a belly button), you want to avoid swimming while it's healing. So if you're planning on hitting the beach or pool, it's better to get the piercing either in fall or winter, when you're not likely to be in the water.

4. Visibility: If it’s something like a lip or eyebrow piercing, just be aware that it’s gonna be pretty visible while it’s healing. You might not want to get one right before a job interview or a major event like a wedding if you’re still feeling a little iffy about the attention it's going to get.

So, honestly, spring or fall is kind of the golden window for piercings. The weather’s chill, and it’s a time when you’re probably not doing as much stuff that might mess with the healing.

Q: I think my piercing is rejecting. Will a rejecting piercing ever heal? - Amara B.  

A: Ah, a piercing rejection can be super frustrating. 😬 So, if your piercing is rejecting (which means it’s basically pushing itself out of your body), it’s not going to “heal” in the traditional sense. Your body is kind of like, “Nope, not having it,” and it starts pushing the jewelry out.

Unfortunately, once a piercing starts rejecting, there’s no way to stop it from happening or make it heal. The best thing to do is remove the jewelry ASAP to prevent further irritation or infection. If the hole doesn’t close up on its own, you can end up with a permanent scar, but it’ll likely close over time if you give it some care.

If you really love the piercing and want to try again later, make sure to give your skin time to fully heal before going for another one. Sometimes people try to re-pierce the area, but honestly, it’s important to be aware that rejection could happen again, especially if there’s still irritation.

It stinks, but it’s kind of like your body telling you it’s not a fan of that 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!