How To Take Off Starter Earrings With Butterfly Backs – 2 Ways

If your ear piercings are new or if you did ear piercing, then almost a 90% possibility you wear starter earrings. Yes, starter earrings are designed simply, especially for the healing period, which looks almost like stud earrings.

 

And after piercings, almost all piercers recommend wearing starter earrings. You can use different types of earring backs with your starter earrings, but as you are here you probably use butterfly backs and maybe your starter earrings stuck on the earlobes. So how to take off starter earrings with butterfly backs in the easiest way?

 

To take off your stuck starter earrings with butterfly backs you can follow 2 methods. First, you can hold the decorative forward part, which is also known as the head, which can be gemstone or other decorative elements. Then grab the butterfly backs with your other hand and then pull carefully, you can easily remove your started earring from the butterfly back within a few seconds.

 

If this method doesn’t work, then follow the second one which will work must. Take a pair of clean pliers and grab one side of the butterfly back with one, and use another plier to grab and bend the other portion of the butterfly back. Bend slightly and make sure that your butterfly backs are safe and your ears are not hurting.

 

And these are the two easiest methods that we told you briefly. Now we will describe the full process of how you can remove butterfly backs from your starter earrings that are stuck by maintaining proper safety and hygiene. So without any words, let’s start and see both processes.

 

 

How To Remove Butterfly Back Starter Earrings That Are Stuck

 

 

As we mentioned before, there are two easiest ways how you can take off starter earrings with butterfly backs.

1. You can take off your starter earrings with butterfly backs using your hands only
2. You can use a pair of needle pliers to take off your butterfly backs starter earrings

 

 

Manually Take Off Starter Earrings With Butterfly Backs

 

 

So, first of all, we will show you the manually removing process of starter earrings from butterfly backs. Here are a few steps to remove butterfly back earrings DIY at home.

 

Step 1: Wash Your Hand

Hygiene is the most important thing that you should maintain while you are wearing, removing, or cleaning your earrings. And to maintain proper hygiene you should wash your hands before touching your earrings.

 

Step 2: Sit Comfortably With Patient

If your starter earring is stuck in your ears don’t be nervous, because for starter earrings it’s normal to stuck often. So, stay calm and sit in a comfortable quiet place.

 

Step 3: Arrange A Mirror

It’s not mandatory, but you should arrange a mirror for better results, if there is a mirror you can monitor and see every single step of yours. By the way, you can also use your phone camera instead of a mirror.

 

Step 4: Grab The Head/Decorated Part Of Earring

Now the main part comes, hold or grab the forward part of your starter earring with one hand, which is also known as the head or decorative part. You can simply use your 2 fingers to grab it.

 

Step 5: Grab The Butterfly Back And Pull

Now using your other hand grab and pull the butterfly back. Do this process carefully and make sure that everything is under your control. You will see that with the pulling pressure, you can easily separate starter earrings and butterfly back within a few minutes.

 

Step 6: Use Lubricant If Needed

Well, if you find it difficult to remove it, then you can use a little bit of lubricant on the joint area of the earring and back. Lubricant will make the back loosen, and to loosen butterfly back earrings, often you may use a lubricant.

 

Step 7: Repeat It For Another Earring

When you have done with one earring then repeat the process with another earring. Follow the same instruction for the other one.

 

 

Take Off Starter Earrings With Butterfly Backs Using Pliers

 

 

Well, if you find it difficult to you to take off your starter earrings with butterfly backs using your hands then don’t be upset. Here is another way that will work 100%, if you do it properly. So let’s see the easiest method to remove butterfly back earrings:

 

Clean Your Hand And Pliers:

You already know that every time before touching your earrings you must clean your hands to maintain proper hygiene. An unclean hand can cause lots of problems with rings and piercings.

 

You may experience a bad smell with your earring backs whether it is butterfly back, flat back, or screw backs. But why do earring backs smell? Your earring’s backs can smell, even they can cause infection if you touch their dirty hand.

 

That’s why we always recommend that always keep your hands clean when you are touching your earrings. And since in this method you will use pliers must clean it and make sure that there is no rust on the pliers.

 

Stay Calm:

Now stay calm, and don’t be nervous by seeing two pliers, pliers won’t hurt you. Also, try to find out a comfortable and calm place where you can easily complete this process without any interruptions.

 

Take A Pliers And Hold One Portion Of Butterfly Back:

Take a plier, we recommend using needle nose pliers. So grab a portion of your butterfly back using the plier.

 

Take Another Plier And Curve Slightly The Butterfly Back:

Now take another plier and use it to grab and curve the butterfly back. Grab your butterfly back using the plier and then curve it gently. Don’t pressurize to pull or curve it, it can damage your butterfly back or can hurt you.

 

So it will take 2 to 3 seconds to curve the butterfly back, and then you can easily take off your starter earring. And repeat the same process to remove another earring.

 

So now it’s clear to you how to take off starter earrings with butterfly backs. We have shown 2 different methods to remove butterfly backs that are stuck in ears.

 

 

Are Butterfly Backs Difficult To Remove From Starter Earrings

 

 

Removing butterfly backs from starter earrings can be difficult for you if you don’t know the exact process. But if you know the right process to take off butterfly backs earrings then it won’t be difficult for you.

 

If you know the right process it would take less than 2 minutes for the whole process. Additionally, we already mentioned to easiest and quick methods to remove butterfly backs from starter earrings.

 

To take off the butterfly backs from your starter earrings first you should clean your hands and stay calm. Also, try to find out a comfortable place and arrange a mirror which will help you to monitor the process.

 

Either you can use your hands or use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove butterfly backs from your starter earrings. So if you use your hands then first grab the head/decorated front/forward part of your earring using your hand.

 

Then grab the butterfly back using another hand, you can also take help from your friend, partner, or parents. Now pull the backs gently, don’t provide too much pressure.

 

You will see that your butterfly backs are in your hands, it would take maybe 10 seconds. And follow the same process to remove butterfly backs from your other earring.

 

 

Will Removing The Butterfly Back From Starter Earrings Hurt

No, it won’t hurt you if you follow the right ways, even if your piercings are new. Also, before starting the process you should stay calm and avoid nervousness.

 

So, follow the steps that we shared here, to make this process smoother you can use lubricant on the joint of the backs and earrings.

 

And for safe results, a pair of needle nose pliers, don’t worry if you have one because you can also complete this process with one plier. If you have one plier then take help from your partner.

 

 

Are There Any Specific Techniques To Remove Starter Earrings With Butterfly Backs

 

 

Yes, using a pair of needle nose pliers can remove starter earrings from your butterfly back. This technique is easiest, fast, and safe at the same time. So let’s see the process.

 

1. Clean your hands and pliers and make sure there is no rust or other harmful elements
2. Sit calmly in a comfortable place in front of a mirror
3. Grab one portion of your butterfly back using one needle nose plier
4. Then grab and pull the other portion of your butterfly back and try to curve and loose it
5. Now remove the stud of your starting earring and repeat the process for another earring

 

This is the specific technique of how to take off starter earrings with butterfly backs. So don’t worry if your starter earring is stuck, just apply this process and take it out.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the best way to take off starter earrings with butterfly backs?

A: The best way to take off starter earrings with butterfly backs is by using a pair of needle nose pliers. Just grab 2 portion of your earring backs with the 2 pliers and slightly curve it, you can easily take off your earrings within a few seconds.

 

Q: Is it normal for starter earrings with butterfly backs to feel tight when removing them?

A: Although it depends on the size and the earrings, yes if you are in a healing period then your starter earrings might feel tight when removing them. But it will be okay within a few days.

 

Q: How do I avoid discomfort or pain when removing starter earrings with butterfly backs?

A: If you follow the proper process you won’t be hurt during removing your starter earrings. Simply try to follow our method 2 where we have told you how you can remove your starter earrings with butterfly backs by avoiding discomfort or pain.

 

Q: Can I use any lubricant to help remove the butterfly back?

A: Yes, while you will remove your butterfly backs with your hands, you can use a lubricant to make the process easier.

 

Q: What if the butterfly’s back feels tight and won’t release?

A: Here we have shown 2 different ways to release butterfly backs from earrings, you can simply follow any one method from here.

 

Q: Can I remove starter earrings with butterfly backs on my own, or should I seek professional help?

A: You don’t need to seek a professional to remove butterfly backs even if they are stuck. You just follow our steps carefully what we have said above.

 

 

Overall, now it’s clear to you how to take off starter earrings with butterfly backs. Because in this article we have shown 2 different ways to remove starter earrings with butterfly backs. Both ways are simple, easiest, quick, and safe for you. Hope from now on you can easily take off your starter earrings (DIY) at home.