To loosen your piercing ball, twist it counter-clockwise (to the left) when looking at it directly. To tighten it, twist it clockwise (to the right).
Here's a breakdown to help avoid confusion:
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The Basic Rule: Think of it like a screw. Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.
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When Looking in a Mirror: The direction will appear reversed in a mirror. So, when viewing in the mirror, you'll turn what appears to be clockwise to loosen and counter-clockwise to tighten. Try closing your eye or turning your head to not see the mirror reflection if it is confusing you.
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Think of a Bottle Cap: The principle is the same as tightening or unscrewing a bottle cap.
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Troubleshooting:
- If the ball is stuck, try wearing rubber gloves to get a better grip.
- Make sure your hands and the piercing are clean and dry.
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In summary:
Action Direction (Looking Directly at the Piercing) Direction (Looking in a Mirror) To Loosen Counter-Clockwise (Left) Clockwise (Appears to be Right) To Tighten Clockwise (Right) Counter-Clockwise (Appears to be Left)
