Our studs are sold individually so you can mix and match! They are made for various piercing locations on the ear, so many people may not need a pair. To order a pair, simply add two to your cart.

*Please see the above question that explains why our studs are sold in singles

Please double check your order to ensure you ordered 2 pairs (4 individual flat back studs).

If you ordered correctly and still didn't receive your full order, please reach out to our customer service team: support@getpiercedco.com and they can take care of you!

We get it, these studs have a learning curve, and this is a common question! They are designed to be held together by tension between the decorative pin top and the post/hollow tube portion of the stud.

Your order will arrive with a card that shows the steps of how to tighten the tension bond. If you don't have that anymore, no worries! You can find a photo and video below.

To increase the tension bond (make the closure tighter), the pin top will need to have a slight bend in it. The photo and video below show how to achieve this.

See photo HERE.

See video demonstration HERE.

*MORE BEND=TIGHTER FIT*

Be careful to only insert the pin 1-2mm into the post to bend it. If you insert it further than that, you will be bending it too close to the weld on the decorative top, and the pin can snap off (we do not replace jewelry that is broken due to bending the pin incorrectly).

When you receive your earrings, and each time you put them in, you'll need to check the tension bond to make sure the front and back are secured together tightly.

Great question! The flat backs are a little confusing. These earrings are not the typical stud you can put in with your eyes closed! There is a learning curve to use them, and they take some practice to get used to; but trust us- once you get the hang of it, you'll never go back to regular pokey studs again!

Steps to insert flat backs:

1. Hold on the front and back of the earring and pull apart to open the stud. Make sure the tension bond is tight so your stud will stay securely in place. See this VIDEO.

2. Insert the flat back post from the backside of your ear, and push it forward until you can see the opening of the hollow tube from the front of your ear.

3. Insert the decorative pin top into the hollow tube and, using your thumb and index finger, push them together gently.

Here's a VIDEO that shows the process using our Flat Back Insertion Tool to insert the studs.

The short answer is no. But the tool makes it a million times easier to put your studs in. Especially when it comes to more difficult piercing placements such as tragus, conch, forward helix, nostril, etc., the tool is a game changer!

To insert your flat backs without an Insertion Tool, fold your ear over until you can see the back of your piercing, and insert the post directly into your piercing. Some customers have also said they've been able to use an old regular earring stud as a "guide" for their flat back stud.

To remove, simply hold on the front of the earring with one hand, and the back of the earring with the other hand, and pull apart. If it is really tight, you can slightly twist while pulling. See this VIDEO for a demonstration!

Our studs are 18 gauge (1mm) thickness. Each stud comes with a 6mm and 8mm length post so you can choose which length fits your piercing best.

We also have replacement posts available for purchase in the following lengths: 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm.

If the gauge and length fit your anatomy, these absolutely work! Our studs are 18 gauge (1mm) thickness and come with a 6mm and 8mm post.

To insert flat backs into a nostril piercing, the Flat Back Insertion Tool is HIGHLY recommended, as it will be nearly impossible to put them in without one.