That unmistakable smell coming from your ear piercing might make you cringe, but you’re far from alone in this experience. Millions of piercing enthusiasts encounter this awkward issue at some ...

If you need to touch your piercing for cleaning, do so with clean, freshly-washed hands only. Both Dr. Carter and Sam recommend cleaning a new piercing two to three times a day with minimal friction.

For a daith piercing that pops, keep the rest of your piercings simple (you can even opt for one hole, as seen here) and make your jewelry the focal point of the ear.