Typically, nipple piercings take anywhere from 6-9 months to heal. My piercer told me a year, which is playing it on the safe side. Short-term healing period is about two mont … hs. This just means that you are safe to switch your jewelry out after two months.For some people, it's still not a good idea.nd even still, some people just cannot have nipple piercings, and it's not uncommon for them to just never really heal no matter how well you take care of it. Be sure to keep on a good cleaning regiment in the initial time after getting them done.