How to Put In Screw Back Earrings (Easy Step-by-Step)
Screw Back Guide
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Line it up Hold the earring by the front and find your piercing. Using a mirror helps the first few times. |
| 2 |
Push the post through Gently slide the post through your piercing from the front until you can feel the end behind your ear. |
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Twist the back to the right Hold the front still and turn the screw back clockwise onto the post. Righty tighty, lefty loosey. |
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Stop when it's snug Keep turning until the back rests against your ear and feels secure. Don't overtighten: firm and comfortable is perfect. |
Having a hard time? Try this
- Can't catch the thread? Turn the back a tiny bit to the left first until you feel a little "click", then twist to the right. Just like a jar lid.
- Short nails make it much easier. Long nails get in the way of the tiny back.
- Ask someone to help you the first time. After a few tries, you'll do it in seconds.
- Dry your fingers. Wet or lotion-covered fingers slip.
💛 A note from Eli
I'll be honest with you: screw backs take a little patience the first few times. If it's your first pair, keep your nails short or ask someone to help you. But once they're in, they're the most secure and comfortable earrings you'll ever wear. That's why I wear mine every day.
Made to stay in
Screw backs aren't meant to come on and off every day. Put them in and leave them in. Many of our customers wear theirs for months without taking them out. Less handling means less chance of losing a back.
Lost a back? It happens!
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FAQs
Do screw back earrings hurt?
No. Once they're in, you won't feel the back at all. The flat screw back sits flush behind your lobe, which makes them comfortable to sleep in.
Can I sleep and shower in screw back earrings?
Yes, if they're solid gold. Solid gold won't tarnish, fade or turn your ears green, so you can leave them in 24/7.
How often should I take them out?
Only when you want to clean them or switch up your look. They're made to be worn 24/7, and many of our customers keep theirs in for months.
Why choose screw backs over push backs?
Push backs can slide off and get lost. Screw backs lock onto the post, so your earrings stay put all day and night.
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