Just wondering....because I want to wear it like that. And I mean the safety pin itself....
2006-12-02 15:37:39 · 25 answers · asked by kallingstone 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I don't think so because you might accidentally rupture your ear with the safety pin as you're putting it in...
2006-12-02 15:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a good idea unless you sterilize the pins. It would be a lot safer if you purchased a pair of earrings that look like safety pins. You can find a pair at Claire's or Hot Topic.
2006-12-02 15:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that would be very sanitary. Most earrings now a days are made with metals and things that won't irritate your ears. Also, the point of a saftey pin is sharp and not blunted like and earring, and might actually scrape or poke inside your earring hole and potentially cause infection. You might stick to earrings or look online for an earring that is shaped like that, I'm sure you will find them!
2006-12-02 15:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by kswildangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not so good - they are usually nickel plated which is very allergenic. If I wanted to wear one I would 1) coat it with clear nail polish 2) cover with a thin coat of bacitracin or other clear ointment 3) wear only for a couple of hours, not more.
Getting a look-alike pair that are made to be earrings (or if you find stainless steel safety pins that are not nickel plated) would be much more ideal.
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2006-12-02 15:49:33 · answer #4 · answered by cyclgrrl 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well the idea is that if you poked yourself with the tip it would hurt and could get infected... no open wound is 'safe'.
perhaps file down the tip so it's not as pointy, and then try it. a metal nail file should do the trick :)
Oh and i forgot but some people are sensitive to nickel and other cheap metals, so you never know how you could react to it, so maybe just don't do it unless you want a possible allergic reaction...
2006-12-02 15:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by Principessa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've wondered the same thing. The answer is no. The pins that are thin enough aren't long enough, and the ones that are long enough aren't thin enough. Also, you could stab yourself in the ear pretty easily with it, it could get caught and ripped out, it could prick you in the head if it comes undone...
2006-12-02 15:40:01 · answer #6 · answered by Esma 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We did it in the 80s. I'd just make sure you use a new one not one you dug out of the bottom of your Mom's sewing basket. If you do use an old one rinse it in peroxide first.
2006-12-02 15:40:03 · answer #7 · answered by blacksun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not a good idea. ur ears could get infected unless u make sure u clean it and if u leave them in long enough ur hole starts to close so it forms a smaller holein ur ear lobe
2006-12-02 15:47:28 · answer #8 · answered by kait 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. I would stick them either in peroxide or rubbing alcohol before you put them in just to make sure they are sterile, even if you take them straight out of a package.
2006-12-02 15:40:03 · answer #9 · answered by mandie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as you clean them and are carfull when you put them in i dont see why not, maby smooth down the tip of the pen a lil so you can put it in your ear withought haveing to worry about hurting yourself. But i dont see why you couldnt do that just be carefull :-)
2006-12-02 15:39:52 · answer #10 · answered by Bri 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋