Which Earrings Are the Most Comfortable to Sleep In?

As much as we love dangling chain earrings and statement earrings, wouldn’t it be great to find that one pair of everyday earrings that you can sleep in? You could put them on, let them mesh with everything in your wardrobe and never take them off. One less decision to make every morning, before stepping out for work. Having said that, sleeping in your earrings can get really uncomfortable as the posts and sharp edges on them can jab into your skin or in the worst-case scenario, cause your earlobe to split! Of course, comfort is important for a good night’s sleep. And it couldn’t hurt to have a pair of comfy earrings that you can wear every day without having to remove them, right? Below we’ve listed 5 best everyday earring styles for you to cheque out:

Here are 4 Most Comfortable Earrings to Sleep In

1. Studs:

Studs are the ultimate classic staples for a reason. They are usually minimalistic, versatile and come in a host of sizes, designs and styles. For their smaller size and simple design, stud earrings are the most popular sleeper earrings. Also, they are threaded earrings that ensure your earrings will stay secure on your ears and wouldn’t fall out in your sleep. If you prefer studs to wear to bed, there are almost endless varieties to pick from. Choose a pair that’ll go with all your ‘fits.

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2. Hoops:

Hoops, especially endless hoops in a medium size are what you need if studs are not an option. The posts on the studs could cause some discomfort if they tend to poke you in your skull. Especially, if you are a side sleeper, simple and lightweight hoops will be your best friend.

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3. Huggies:

Although huggies are small and dainty, they aren’t less stylish. You can pick from an array of diamond or gemstone-studded huggie earrings, sleek huggies as well as chunky versions, depending on your taste in jewellery. Since huggie hoops hug your earlobes, they wouldn’t snag your sheets and pillows and wouldn’t get in the way of a good night’s sleep.

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4. Drops:

We wouldn’t recommend most drop earrings to wear when you slip in between the sheets. But a pair of small and lightweight drop earrings that drop just below the earlobes, can be a safe option if you wish to go for something fancier than a stud or a huggie.

Not just the earring style but also the earring backs determine which earring will be best for you to wear every day. Ahead are a couple of comfortable earring backs to consider while shopping for your sleeper earrings:

Friction: Also called pushbacks or butterfly backs, friction backs use tension to secure the earring post.
Jumbo: Jumbo backings are essentially oversize pushbacks that are worn with large or heavy earrings. These earring backs have a larger flat plane that keeps heavy or large earrings from drooping. They are also easy to grip and fit snugly on the lobes.
La Pousette: La pousette closures are the most comfortable earring backs that involve manufacturing complexity but offer the best of both worlds – the ease of pushback and the secure grip of screw back.
Screw back: A threaded post with a screw back makes for the most secure earring closure that is ideal for those who habitually lose their earrings.
Clip-On: Comfy clip-on earrings are designed for non-pierced ears. You can wear and remove them in an instant or even choose to sleep in them.

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Is It Safe to Sleep in Your Earrings?

You may have already experienced restless and uncomfortable sleep with pricky earrings. With comfy sleeper earrings, you can prevent from getting jabbed behind your ear, or your earrings getting tangled in your hair or on loose threads. But, ultimately, is it ok to sleep with your earrings on? Let’s find that out…

Risk of tarnishing: As your earrings will rub against the sheets and pillows while sleeping, they may tend to lose their lustre. Moreover, if your earrings are made of silver or white gold, they may tarnish over time due to prolonged wear.
Pull the piercing: No matter how comfortable the earring is, there’s always a chance of your piercing getting pulled and stretched.
Unclean jewellery: Every jewellery item needs to be cleaned regularly to maintain the sparkle, and to avoid any bacterial growth. So, if you wear your earrings for a prolonged time and don’t clean them regularly, they will tend to look dull and cause a skin infection.
Snagged sheets: Not only is your ear under threat from the dazzling ear stud, but it may also end up snagging the sheet you sleep on.
Restlessness: Your sleep is never calm and restful with your earrings on, especially if you are sensitive to the sharp edges touching your skin.

Whether you should sleep with your earrings on or not will entirely depend on your comfort level and the type of earrings you choose to sleep in. After all, there are no potential health risks involved in sleeping with your earrings on. So, if you are looking for earrings that don’t need to be removed before sleeping, do invest in a high-quality, well-crafted pair with a suitable earring back.

Also Read: Best Earring Backs for Heavy Earrings