Earrings and Allergies

Allergies suck. Most people are really lucky to only be allergic to pollen or dust or pet dander, but usually nothing else. And then there are people with crazy food allergies. Not having one, I can't say much about it, but for those of you who do, I am truly sorry for you. And then you get these random ones that people who don't have it or know anyone with it are shocked to hear it's even possible. Such as mine. Nickel. Yes folks, it is possible. See for some people, this isn't a problem. In fact a lot of people don't even have that severe a version of this. Specifically when talking about jewelry. Now for guys this really won't apply, so read on if you want, but just don't expect it to be super relatable. Girls, do you know how hard it is to find 100% hypoallergenic earrings? Probably not, unless you have this allergy. See they make earrings in multiple alloys and metals including but not limited to: Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel, etc. Guess what? People allergic to nickel can't wear those! Even if the stainless steel or the silver packaging says it's hypoallergenic, it's not. In fact, it's likely coated with something to make it that way, but soon you'll find it irritates your ears. There are two types of metals that I can wear in earrings. Two. Titanium and Niobium. Niobium, forget it. You'll never ever find it in a department store. Just give up now. For titanium, it's not much better. You'll find that stores either don't have them, or only have the starter pairs, the ones you first get your ears pierced with. It's unfortunate really.

On a side note, guess who got their ears pierced today? This girl! But...I have to go in tomorrow to et them switched cause I guess they're too big. Hence the rant. I could barely find smaller ones :P

Anyways, for those of you with any kind of allergy, I really do feel for you.

With Love,
PolarBearMoose <3