I've been wanting to wear earrings again for the longest time - but I've always had problems with earring backs irritating the skin behind my ear to the point where I have permanent scars/dimpled skin. I picked up a pair of the mini threaders and the small huggies hoops since neither have sharp points/protruding backs. And they work wonderfully! They feel awesome. They LOOK awesome. I've gotten so many compliments!
Just one note: I can't sleep while wearing the mini threader. One of my ear piercings is a little larger than the other and I have experienced the mini threader slipping out of that particular larger piercing while I toss/turn at night. So if you have larger holes in your ears, I would either consider the longer threader, or not sleeping while wearing the mini threader! That being said, the mini threaders stay in place during the day during all sort of activity!