Sleeper Earrings

What are sleeper earrings?

Sleeper earrings are the first earrings your piercer puts inside your new piercings. Some piercers may not initially give you sleeper earrings, but you can request them or ask them to put a pair you’ve already purchased. 

Sleepers are designed to help the healing process. Sleeping when you've got new piercings can be tricky. With pain from laying on the piercings or depending on the earring in place, you may find yourself manoeuvring so the back of the earring isn't causing you additional pain. Sleepers are designed to help you sleep with your new piercing, reducing pain and preventing the clasp from digging into your skin.

Who can wear sleeper earrings?

Anyone can wear sleeper earrings, but they're beneficial for anyone who has recently had their ears pierced. Adults and children can wear sleepers to improve their quality of sleep and adopt a chic minimalist style, as noted by Vogue. 

At Camile & Stone, we offer a variety of sleeper earrings for women and men. We pride ourselves on comfortable, high-quality, and stylish sleepers. You can turn heads while your piercings heal, from sleeper earrings with titanium to charms. Our collections are inclusive, and we offer accessible pricing for everyone. 

Why do you need sleeper earrings?

Sleeper earrings keep your piercing holes open during the healing process. When you get a new piercing, you need to have a constant piercing inside so it does close up as it heals. Sleeper earrings help keep the piercing open and can help you get a better night's sleep during the healing process, as they’re designed to be comfortable and minimise movement. The minimised movement design helps reduce infection and irritation.  

You should wear sleep earrings 24/7 throughout the healing time, as your piercer recommends. 

What are the different styles and designs of sleeper earrings?

Sleeper earrings come in different styles and designs and even materials. Your choice will be down to your preference or recommendation from your piercer. The different designs you can choose from are as follows:

• Hoops: Small hoops are ideal for sleeping and look good throughout the day. Hoop sleeper earrings have clasp-style options. You can get hinge snap fastening for added security, endless hoop closures, and French locks. Hoops can come in surgical steel, sterling silver, and gold metals. 

• Studs: Studs are small sleeper earrings positioned close to the earlobe. They are quaint and low profile. However, you can get a variety of styles, like plain metal or diamond sleeper earrings. You can choose from two stud clasp options: screwback or flat back. 

Is it safe to sleep in sleeper earrings?

Yes, it is safe to sleep with sleeper earrings in. They're typically designed to help you sleep better and prevent infection as your new piercing heals. However, if you decide to get hoops, be careful if they catch on any clothing; otherwise, your piercings may be ripped out. To prevent your piercings from moving too much, consider using small sleeper earrings to get used to having them. 

To ensure the safety of your new piercing, be gentle when putting on clothes and bathing to prevent irritation and infection. Once you're used to your sleepers, you can move up to large sleeper earrings.

How long can you wear sleeper earrings?

Sleeper earrings are designed to be worn 24/7 during your new piercing's healing process. When you get a new piercing, you’re advised to keep it in for six to eight weeks. So, if you initially get a sleeper put in, you must keep it until your piercings have healed. You shouldn’t change your piercing before this time, as it may cause irritation and infection. 

If you’ve had your piercings a while and want to try out our sleeper earrings collection, you can wear them however you like and change them as you wish. 

Tips for choosing sleeper earrings

If you’ve never had any other piercing before, you may be unsure of what to look out for when choosing your sleeper earrings. So, we’ve compiled a short list of factors to consider to help you choose the right earrings for you:

• Material:  Some people can only wear certain metals. For example, some individuals have issues wearing gold and infections, whereas others prefer silver for how it looks. Look at the different options available and see which you’d like. Typically, sleepers come in surgical steel, sterling silver, and gold metals. 
• Earring size: You can get large sleeper earrings or small ones. You want to ensure your earrings fit properly and not add unnecessary pressure or weight to your ears. 

Where can I get gold sleeper earrings in Australia?

Here at Camille & Stone, we are an Australian-based personalised jewellery company. Our collection of sleep earrings is just one of the high-quality collections we create. We offer a wide range of sleeper earrings, such as:

• Gold sleeper earrings
• Silver sleeper earrings
• Diamond sleeper earrings
• Pearl sleeper earrings
• Gemstone sleeper earrings
• Minimalist sleeper earrings
• Vintage sleeper earrings