What's the best ring to use for the first couple weeks of a piercing?

Question

I'm thinking of getting my lip pierced by my friend

[He has a kit and I trust him. He's done many before and they all turned out fine.]]

I was just wondering for the first couple weeks could I just use a clear bar/stud and no ring?

I can't have a ring for my job so using a clear stud will camouflage it a bit

Answer 1

I would use a surgical steel labret stud -probably a 16 or 18 gauge, rather than a ring or a clear stud.

I understand your predicament regarding the use of a clear on, but most clear studs are plastic, which would not be a good idea until the piercing has healed in a few weeks.  You can always put a small band-aid over the visible part of the stud until it has healed to a point where you can use plastic.  If anybody questions it, just tell them that you have a zit, an open wound, or something like that, that you are wanting to keep protected and disguised from clients (I'm assuming that relations w/ customers is the reason that your boss doesn't want you to wear a ring).  I don't see why anyone would question you if you tell them that.

Answer 2

It will be easier to heal with a bar than with a ring, it has be to be long enough to allow swelling though.

Answer 3

Studs are so much better for healing, especially if you want to conceal your piercing. I'd go for the clear stud. Metals can agitate a fresh piercing.