How to stretch ear lobes

ear stretching sizes / guide

How to properly (and comfortably) stretch your ear lobes.

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The Taping Method involves applying tape to stretch your ears, and it has become a popular method for stretching in the body jewelry community. Stretching with tape has its pros and cons and we'll show you what to look for if you're stretching with tape.

Some things to keep in mind Stretching is the gradual enlargement of a piercing that is safe and easy if basic precautions are followed. Safe stretching involves both time and patience. At a minimum, you want your piercing fully healed, matured, and pliable before you consider stretching. Stretching a piercing may result in a permanent change. Stretching more than one full gauge size should be avoided. Here is what we found out about three materials: Acrylic, Stainless Steel, and Silicone.

Time between stretches when you are stretching or gauging your ear lobes

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Use Jojoba Oil or an Ear Stretching Balm when inserting or switching out any plugs jewelry. The lubricant will help with insertion, and promote proper healing. Coat the double flared piece of jewelry and lightly lubricate your ear with Jojoba Oil OR an Ear Stretching Balm. Insert one edge of the flare of the plug through your ear, then gently pull down on the plug and pop the other edge of the flare through the ear. Do not force the plugs and stop right away if trying to insert them causes…

Although many don't realize the outcome of stretching their ears too fast, there is a dread of the results of it. This fear in many people that stretch their ears is getting a blowout. What is a blowout, huh? A blowout is when your ear is...

Many people enjoy the appeal of stretched ear lobes; however, the process of stretching, also called ear gauging, can cause pain. While there is no foolproof method to prevent pain and discomfort when stretching your ears, there are...

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If you want to gauge your ears at home, get your ears pierced by a professional and then wait 6-10 weeks before stretching them. Once your ears have healed from the initial piercing, purchase a set of ear tapers at a piercing studio. Massage coconut or jojoba oil onto your ears, and then put a size 16 or 14 gauge into the piercing to stretch it. Push the gauge through your ear and replace it with your plugs or tunnels.