Wash your hands with clean, running water and soap for 20 seconds. To keep track of time, hum the “Happy Birthday” song to yourself twice. [2] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source Make sure to wash your hands completely. Do not forget to wash under your fingernails, between your fingers, and the backs of your hands.

If your piercer did not provide you with an aftercare spray, buy one online or from another piercer in the area. Use your spray as instructed on the bottle or by your piercer. If you have any questions about the spray, call your piercer.

Dissolve a quarter cup of sea salt in a cup of warm water. Then, soak a cotton ball in the solution. [5] X Research source Place the cotton ball over your piercing. Hold it in place for two to three minutes. This should dissolve any crust built up around the piercing.

When shampooing your hair, it can help to tilt your head back while applying the shampoo. Leave your head tilted backwards throughout the entire shampooing process to keep shampoo away from your piercing. Wash your face with gentle face wash and avoid getting it on your eyebrow piercing. Facial cleansing wipes are also a good option.

Try taking a break from makeup for a few days after getting your eyebrow pierced.

In the event you notice an infection, do not remove the jewelry on your own. While this may seem like it makes sense, it can make an infection worse. First, call your doctor to get treated for the possible infection. If it’s necessary to remove the piercing, contact your piercer and have them do so.