How to Care for Your Piercing in Edmonton’s Summer Heat and Humidity

Vanity Touch Team
Jun 25
3 min read

Tips for Nose, Ear & Navel Piercings from Vanity Touch

Summer in Edmonton, Alberta can bring beautiful sunshine, festival vibes, and unfortunately—sweat, dust, and humidity that aren’t exactly ideal for healing piercings. Whether you’ve just gotten a new piercing or want to keep your existing one looking fresh, it’s important to know how to care for your nose, ear, or belly button piercing during the hotter months. At Vanity Touch, we specialize in piercings that look great all summer long—here’s everything you need to know to keep your piercing healthy and happy in the heat:

☀️ Why Summer Aftercare Matters

Hot weather leads to:

Increased sweating, which can trap bacteria near your piercing.
More exposure to dirt, sunscreen, and water (especially pools and lakes).
Clothing like swimsuits and crop tops rubbing against your belly button piercing.

(All of these can slow healing or lead to irritation and infection if you’re not careful.)

🛁 General Summer Aftercare Tips for All Piercings

1. Clean More Frequently (But Gently)

Edmonton’s dry air can quickly turn humid in July and August, and that sweat buildup doesn’t help. Stick to twice daily saline soaks—especially after sweating or being outside for long periods.

Use a saline spray or our hypochlorous acid spray we carry in at the studio.
Avoid alcohol or hydrogen peroxide—they dry and damage healing tissue.

2. Hands Off!

It’s tempting to adjust or touch your piercing when it feels itchy in the heat. But hands carry bacteria, so keep them away unless you’re cleaning your piercing.

3. Shower After Swimming

Pools, lakes, and even natural hot springs contain bacteria. Rinse off thoroughly with clean water and apply your saline spray to the front and back of the piercing.

👃 Nose Piercing Care in Summer in Edmonton

Avoid heavy sunscreen near your nostrils—it can clog the piercing.
If you’re wearing makeup, remove it gently around the piercing.
Be cautious with face wipes and sunglasses—they can tug or irritate the area.

👂 Ear Piercing Care in the Heat

Sweat and long hair can create a moist environment behind ears—perfect for bacteria.
Clean behind the ears regularly and tie hair up when it’s hot to reduce irritation.
Avoid headphones or over-ear styles for long periods if you’re still healing.

👙 Belly Button Piercing Summer Tips

Let your piercing breathe—loose, breathable clothing is best.
Avoid high-waisted swimsuits or tight waistbands until fully healed.
After outdoor activities or workouts, shower and clean the area—sweat buildup around your waistband can cause infections.

❌ What to Avoid

Tanning oils and sprays near your piercing.
Sleeping on your new piercing (for ears especially—it increases healing time).
Changing jewelry too soon—even if you want something more “summery,” wait until the piercing is fully healed.

💬 When to Seek Help

If you notice:

Persistent redness or swelling
Thick, yellow or green discharge
Severe pain or a bump that won’t go away

…contact Vanity Touch or your piercer directly. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

✨ Stay Stylish, Stay Safe

Getting a piercing during summer in Edmonton, Alberta is totally doable—with the right aftercare. Whether you're showing off a belly ring at Sylvan Lake, flaunting your nose stud at a street festival downtown, or stacking earrings for K-Days, proper care ensures your piercing stays as fresh and clean as your summer look.

If you have any questions about your healing process—or are thinking about booking a piercing—feel free to reach out to Vanity Touch. We're here to help you shine all summer long!