I know for facial piercings they have retainers, which is just a clear stud which is unnoticeable. But I'm not sure about earrings.
I know for facial piercings they have retainers, which is just a clear stud which is unnoticeable. But I'm not sure about earrings.
ღ Nancy ღ
Hi Nancy
Some members have posted that they use a short piece of fishing line placed in the hole. I have also read that some have bought clear plastic studs that are very small, both front and rear, and almost invisible. Hope this helps.
Babs
I got my ears pierced last wednsday. So far nobody who I didn't tell has said a word about them. However I haven't yet seen anyone that really knows me well. There are a few I am worried about, but I think I am prepared to answer.
One thing I'd love to do is have my ears pierced. OK, so I know many men today have both ears pierced and it seems to be acceptable to many if not most. Yet at my age I fear that my employer or co-workers might say something about it. I wonder...How many non-CD men that are say 55 plus have their ears pierced. How common is it?
As for the fishing line trick, I've heard about that years ago. Funny thing is I manage a fishing tackle department and have plenty of line! lol
I am 54 and so far nobody has said a word (It's been less then a week) and I am presently unemployed so I figured now might be a good time to do it.Originally Posted by BRANDYJ
I did the fishing line trick 25lb line works well cut about 1/2 inch lonch and melted a little at 1 end so it doesnt fall right thru. The longer you can leave the original studs the better, and when you take the nylon out and switch back to the studs do so very carefully as not to upset the healing and replace them with your starter studs as some earrings have a higher nickel content which will agrevate them.
It's been a week since I got my ears pierced. So far nobody that I didn't tell have said a word. I started a class on Monday and no one seem to notice. I haven't seen anyone yet that really know me though. Next week I plan on stopping in and see my former boses. That should be interesting on what they will say. So far I am so glad that I did it and am looking forward to trying different earrings in 5 weeks.
I had my ears pierced on my vacations y used earings for 3 weeks then came back to work and take it off. No one noticed, no coments on work, friends or family, just had to use my earings in the night to prevent healing.
Okay
I had a lot of good advice from everyone. It's been almost 2 weeks now. I am looking forward to trying new earrings. My question is now, after the 6 weeks with the pierced earrings what post earrings would be acceptable for a guy in his 50ties?
Okay its been almost 4 weeks and no one had said a word until today. I am presently unemployed and have been taking this career transition class at the local university. The topic today was networking and the issue was brought up about presenting yourself and first impressions. Boy did I get a lot of grief about the earrings and I thought no one had noticed. First I was a little embarrassed but then I thought who cares what others think, I am glad I did it. Of course I will take them out before any interview.
Congratulations! I want to get mine pierced but I can't just yet. I am glad you got up the courage to do it and I hope it does not efect you getting a job. I am not sure what earrings you are wearing but I have seen lots of guys with pierced ears and nobody says anything. I am sure you will do fine in an interview!
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I see a lot of men in all age groups with pierced ears, some wear small hoops, some a small gold stud, some a small gem stone, usually a diamond. I know, I know, I live in California, but I don’t think pierced ears attract any attention anywhere anymore. I’m planning on having mine done soon and I plan on small gold studs.
Babs
I want to pierce my other ear (i've had my left pierced since I was 16). I just need to get the nerve to ask my wife!
Why do you need to ask you wife? It is your ear.
You will become stronger in the ways of the Pink Fog. May the Pink Fog guide you and be with you now and forever.
That is a good thing. Even though we like to make our points about who we are and who's body it is, they can certainly make their point about who's bank account they want to deposit their money in. They go back in easy enough.
And my wife is in mine! :D
i have a plan for any of you who don't have pierced ears, especially for those of you who are later in life:
Plan a week on vacation, get both ears pierced, then go to Aruba,or wherever you want to go to for a week, come back home, then install 3/16th inch of clear nylon monofilament fishing line in the holes while you let it heal for the next 6-8 weeks, douse your earlobes with hydrogen peroxide to keep from infection and bleeding. That's just my theory.
Both my ears have been officially pierced 20 years ago , and I do not care what anyone says.
Last edited by NathalieX66; 06-07-2011 at 10:12 PM.
I turned 60 last month and my ears have been pierced for 30 years. I don't wear earrings in drab and nobody has ever said a word in all that time about the apparant holes.
Dance like no one is watching
Sing like you're in the shower
Work like you don't have to
NathalieX66 is right, the fishing line trick works great. My ears are done 5 times on the left, but only 4 used, and one on the right (desperately want one more). My right nostril is also pierced and all holes have been subjected to the fishing line technique. I don't wear earrings in male mode, and have had very few comments. A non-committed answer usually ends questions... Good luck with it, there is no comparison to the feeling of having earrings swinging from holes through your ears ;-)
Jennie XX
I had my left ear pierced nearly 30 years ago, on a sudden whim, whilst working away from home. When I mentioned this to my parents on the usual "Friday night 'phone call home" they went ballistic !! I kept the sleeper in for about ten days and then removed it and the hole healed up of course. I have thought about having both ears done on a few occasions recently and this time I will make sure that they establish.
Had mine done 2 weeks ago Friday. Last day of school, I'm a teacher. Went to Claire's and ahad a nice girl do them. I'm 62 years old and she coached me right along.
As far as comments, it took my wife about 30 minutes to notice when she got home from work, no real comments,but looks could kill.
My son, home from college thinks they are really neat.
Ohters, when asked, I just say that I needed to do something differeent.
Good Luck
Congratulations, Margarette! I'm almost your age and you've given me inspiration to do the same.
Almost forgot, welcome to the forum; I know you will enjoy it......
It's weird. I've started looking at guys on buses and in the street - to see if they are wearing earrings/studs. We must be a bit behind here, I've only seen two blokes with both ears pierced in the last month or so. Both of those were tattooed blokes and neither of them dressed for office work. It makes me think that I'd stick out like a sore thumb if I got mine pierced.
**-* Kath *-**
Let them see that their words can cut you and you’ll never be free of the mockery. If they want to give you a name, take it, make it your own. Then they can’t hurt you with it anymore.
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones
Is it bad to be noticed .......to be viewed as an independent thinker....... a leader not a follower, etc.?
Last edited by Barbara Jo; 07-12-2011 at 05:14 PM.
I post earlier in this thread that was thinking of getting my ears pierced. Well I went and had mine pierced a little over two weeks ago so I have about another four weeks to go with the 3mm gold balls. Only one person has said anything and that was today by a woman who lives down the street. This particular woman was out in her yard a week ago when I walked the dog while I was dressed enfemme. Today she smiled that knowing smile and asked if the piercing was new. Oh yeah, my Mother noticed last week when I went to visit, just asked when I got the earrings, I told her, and that was that.
Babs
Hi my first post!!!!
I have mine done 3 in each ear 2 in the bottom and one in the upper. My Girlfriend does not mind them she done them for me , i wanted them like this as thats what she had when i first meet her ( she has a 3 more now) She love my tops in only when i am boyish but she is cool with the rest of them.
I love them so much would not have it any other way now.
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