If you start widening your piercing little by little, it can play a big role in whether your lobes will shrink back to their original size. As mentioned above, stretching carefully and gradually will assist with the health of your earlobe. A lot of people wonder how long they need to wait between stretches. However, we recommend that most people who stretch their earlobes, wait approximately six weeks between stretches.
However, if the ear or any other part you may be stretching is not fully healed after the last size increase, it is very important not to use the next size taper and stretch it further. You are unique and you need to listen to your body, if the piercing is not fully healed then wait until it is before you stretch further. It will reduce the risk of tearing your earlobes, get your circulation back in your skin, and help your ear lobes thicken and heal safely. Remember, your earlobe is a part of your body and you need to take good care of it.
If you want to start stretching your earlobe and get to a large size without damaging or tearing your lobe, the key is to do it at a snail's pace. The terms plugs , tunnels and gauges , are often used interchangeably, which leads to so much confusion when first starting with ear stretching. The most prominent difference is between plugs and tunnels : Plugs are solid, and tunnels are hollow.
When wearing them, plugs will fill the stretched earlobe, and tunnels will only give it shape while enabling anyone to see through the actual piercing. There are also plugs that are fully see-through, which might cause confusion because it seems like they are tunnels at first glance. Other tunnels , however, have decorative shapes inside the actual hole, making them appear like plugs at first, but since the decoration is still inside a hole, they are still considered tunnels.
Gauges are something different altogether and even though many people tend to use it to refer to plugs or tunnels , gauges are actually a type of measurement. The smaller the gauge size, the larger the tunnel or plug will be. Gauges go from 20G the smallest all the way to 00G, which is the largest gauge size.
After that, larger tunnels and plugs are referred to in inches. The materials of your plugs and tunnels also play a part, with acrylic plugs and silicone plugs being more prone to this issue. They need to be cleaned more often and not be worn over longer periods of time. Note: Some funky smells can indicate an infection, so if you have a smell along with any oozing or pain you should take a trip to your doctor to get it checked out and potentially antibiotics. Try to avoid putting cream on it without consulting your doctor first as it might aggravate the infection.
This is called a blowout, as it looks like the piercing is turning inside out. Healing it takes time, but it can be done! Put your earlobe into the solution and let it soak for at least ten minutes! Do this at least two to three times a day, and combine with ten-minute massages each evening.
We sell ear stretching kits as well as individual tapers of varying sizes so you can start your ear stretching journey straight away. New Designs. Single Flare vs. Double Flare Plugs Sep 28, Newsletter Keep up-to-date with the latest promotions, news and releases! What size do you stretch to first?
Stretching your ears slowly is best The biggest mistake people make when stretching their ears is being impatient and trying to increase sizes too quickly. Any bleeding, strong resistance or pain experienced when attempting to stretch your ears usually means that is not the case and you should wait a while longer. Can I skip a size to speed the process up?
Skipping gauge sizes is never a good idea. Doing so increases the chances that you will cause permanent damage to your ears and may even mean that you have to stop the process of ear stretching altogether as a result. Why shouldn't I wear tapers as every day ear jewelry? Most tapers are designed to be used as ear stretching tools, not as pieces to be worn on a regular basis.
Doing so can easily put uneven pressure on your healing ears, leading to unnecessary damage. Also, have a look at the average taper. Does it look like something you could comfortably - or safely - sleep in? Blowout is a term used to describe what happens when fistula inside of a stretched hole is forced out of the back of the piercing as a result of too much pressure. Visually, this looks like a lip of flesh that is unattractive and which, if it is ignored, can result in permanent disfiguration and damage.
They most commonly occur when someone tries to gauge up too quickly. Will my ears ever be able to go back to a 'normal size' after ear stretching? As everyone's ears and healing speed is very different, there is no way to tell how much a hole would shrink after ear gauging so you should assume that ear stretching is a permanent body modification. If this is not a thought you are OK with then you really should not begin stretching your ears. With that having been said, any stretch will shrink to a certain degree if plugs or other ear jewelry for stretched ears are left out for a long period of time.
Many people will tell you that you can stretch your ears up to a 4g gauge before reaching 'the point of no return' but that is a very broad generalization. As we have mentioned, everyone's body and healing rates are different so that may not be the case for you.
How do you insert and remove double flared plugs? It should be noted that double flared plugs are not suitable for wear in newly stretched ears and should not be worn until your most recent stretch is fully healed.
Forcing double flared plugs into holes that are not ready for such things can cause as much damage as stretching your ears incorrectly in the first place. When your ears are sufficiently healed, lubricate your ears before attempting to insert a double flared plug. The process is then a little like putting a button through a buttonhole.
The more slowly you stretch, the healthier your ears will be! Also, the slower you go, the thicker your lobes will be in the long run, and this is very important if you plan on going to a large size. Single Flare Glass - Our single flare glass plugs are our recommended method for stretching often referred to as "dead stretching". Many purchasers have had great success with these plugs.
We offer them in 1mm increments from 2mm up to 28mm. The smaller stretch means a quicker heal time and less scar tissue. The backs of these plugs are rounded to make insertion easier. The wearable of the plug is fairly long to help accommodate any initial swelling you may have. As with tapers, be sure to lube the plugs and your ears before stretching.
Tapers - A taper is a long cylinder-shaped tool that is your desired size on one end and several sizes smaller on the other, with a gradual size increase between the two.
Tapers are often used for the smaller size stretches, generally under 2g 6mm. The first few stretches 14g — 8g , depending on your elasticity , you might be able to just put in the earring.
Treat a stretched piercing as a new piercing. Go To Tapers. Tape Wrapping - Once you get to a larger size, generally around 0 gauge then using the tape wrapping method is a good option to use for stretching.
It's the method almost everyone uses over 1 inch. To stretch with the tape wrapping method, take a set of plugs in your current size and do wraps of tape around them to slowly increase the size of your piercing. Only use PTFE or bondage tape. Remove the tape and clean the jewelry and your ears. Apply new tape daily. It is also recommended to apply jojoba or another skin conditioning oil daily to keep your skin moisturized and more elastic.
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