Can I stretch my ears myself?
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Can I stretch my ears myself?
An introduction on how to stretch/gauge your ears They can also give you advice on how to take care of stretched ears, as well as what to do if you think you might have an infection! That said, after your initial piercing you can stretch your ears at home yourself with ear stretching kits and tapers.
What gauge should I start with ear stretching?
16 gauge
For the majority of people, either 16 gauge or 14 gauge is a good starting point if you have only worn regular earrings. 16 gauge is a good starting point if you never wear earrings or if you have recently had them pierced and they are just healed up.
What is a taper kit?
Usually, ears are stretched using a tool called a taper, which is wider on one end and gradually narrows. Using different-sized tapers, plugs, and other ear gauges, the ears can be stretched to the desired size you want.
Do I need tapers to stretch my ears?
While tapers are typically used to stretch ear gauges, there are a few ways to safely stretch your ears without them. You can use heavier plugs to stretch your ears down a little bit and make your ears appear bigger.
How do you stretch your ears for beginners?
Take your tape of choice and wrap it around your plugs 2-3 times. This will gradually and safely make a difference in your stretch size. Wash and lubricate the plug, insert slowly into your ear, and allow time to heal. Repeat every 2-3 weeks until you increase the stretch to your desired size.
Can gauges shrink back?
The larger the gauge size and the longer the gauge has been in place both decrease the amount of shrinking that will happen. Unfortunately, it is very likely that the hole will not completely shrink to the size of a normal piercing.
Why should you not wear tapers as jewelry?
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.
