i've got a couple of piercings but there are all titanium so i dont have a problem.but when it comes to earrings you cant really find any cool ones made from titanium.in south africa i bought plastic earrings where even the baris plastic.anyone know where i can find earrings like that?
2006-10-06 03:09:25 · 12 answers · asked by blackbutterfly 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
i've got a couple of piercings but there are all titanium so i dont have a problem.but when it comes to earrings you cant really find any cool ones made from titanium.in south africa i bought plastic earrings where even the bar is plastic.anyone know where i can find earrings like that?
2006-10-06 03:10:16 · update #1
ironically, all plastic earrings cost exactly 5 cents.
2006-10-06 03:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by catfish_alomar_jr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have nickel allergies, avoid sterling silver.
Sterling silver contains nickel. When you see the 925 stamp (that's your indicator that it's "sterling") it means that it's 925 parts out of 1000 (or simply, 92.5%) silver. The remaining 7.5% is generally copper, nickel, zinc etc.
http://www.sterling-silver.ws/articles/about-silver/sterling-defined.htm
You've already figured out the benefits of Ti, and you can get a wide variety of earrings that have Ti posts and french hooks, etc. You might have to do a little digging, as you won't find these in your typical Claire's or mall kiosk. However, you can find small plastic sleeves to slide over your posts...the trouble with these is that it requires a bigger hole to accomodate the added thickness...if your lobe only fits the post, and snugly, these won't fit well.
The clear nail polish idea works, but as mentioned, it wears off quickly...there's the separate possibility of having a reaction to the polish itself.
2006-10-06 14:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by Trid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the self same problem.
I went to a tattoo studio and bought plastic bars with an 18ct bar on the end.
They were £20 each but i think that was because of the ball.
I would definitely try a good tattooist.
2006-10-06 10:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by ladylaw_4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok when u go in to any store look for the earings that say nickel free on them my sis has the same probloma and now they are making a lot more ones with out the nikkle it just takes time ot look thou them all and if u cant find any ask some one that works there to help u find some
2006-10-06 10:18:24 · answer #4 · answered by hotchick_8587 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If i were you i would just splurge and buy sterling silver earrings...they are definitely worth the money and they wont irritate your ears!!! But you could also probably find plastic earrings in a shop like Claires!!
2006-10-06 10:14:09 · answer #5 · answered by Allie H. 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I only wear sterling silver, hypo-allergenic or gold earrings. You can ask the store clerks if they could get what you want or they might even be able to tell you where to get them.
2006-10-06 10:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by kitt_kattkitt 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are allergic to nickle, try painting with clear nail varnish - it really works! But you need to do this regularly as it can peel off
2006-10-06 10:18:10 · answer #7 · answered by Baxter 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm allergic to nickle also, but i always buy surgical steel,or "hypo-allergenic" earrings. Those always work well and they offer a great variety.
2006-10-06 10:17:51 · answer #8 · answered by Ophelia 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
white gold earrings can be bought at Mallorys , 1-5 Bridge street , Bath. they are very beautiful , and very expensive.
2006-10-06 10:21:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use either 24 ct gold or sterling silver on my daughter who has a nickle allergy. They are fine on her.
2006-10-06 10:17:32 · answer #10 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋