Can I stretch my ears with plugs?
Essentially, what you need to do is take your plugs out and let it heal. You either let them rest with no jewelry, or you can try using plugs that are 2 to 3 sizes smaller than where you were before you stretched. This will keep your ear lobes stretched while also allowing room for your ear lobe to heal.
Should you stretch your ears with plugs or tunnels?
If there is resistance or pain, you should wait to stretch your ears further. If there is no resistance and it feels comfortable, simply line up the next gauge of tunnels or plugs and push them through. Once they are through, fix them with “O” rings.
Why do stretched ears smell?
Why does this happen? Your body secretes a substance called sebum, sebum is an oily secretion which helps your skin keep lubricated and keep it waterproof. The sebum mixes with the dead skin cells between your ear and the jewellery to make this unpleasant odour.
How do you fix a blown out stretched ear?
Healing Ear Stretching Blowout
- Downsize to relieve pressure.
- Let your ear heal for 1 to 2 weeks.
- Massage your ears for 5 to 10 minutes every night.
- Be consistent.
- Tuck blowout.
- Stretch slowly: one size at a time.
- Give your ears at least 4 to 6 weeks to heal in between stretching.
- Lubricate!
How big can you get gauges before they won’t close?
What size can I stretch up to without permanent damage? There are a lot of different opinions on this topic, but the majority of professionals in the body modification industry recommend never going any larger than 2 – 0 gauge if you want your ears to totally close up where you can’t see through them.
What can you do with an ear stretching kit?
Ear Stretching Kits & Tapers Ear stretching is s type of body modification with the goal of having stretched earlobe holes thicker than traditional ear piercings. Stretching ears to insert jewelry referred to as plugs or gauges requires special ear stretching equipment.
How big are the ear stretching plugs and tunnels?
Plugs & Tunnels Plugs and Tunnels are designated for all of your stretched piercing needs! We carry a large variety of sizes that range from a 16 gauge to 3 inches. When you shop our Plug and Tunnel collection you will notice that there is something for everyone!
What does it mean to stretch your ear?
Ear stretching is s type of body modification with the goal of having stretched earlobe holes thicker than traditional ear piercings. Stretching ears to insert jewelry referred to as plugs or gauges requires special ear stretching equipment.
How long should I wait before stretching my ears?
The lobes of your ears are delicate and require care when stretching to keep them healthy. We recommend waiting at least six weeks between each stretch. It can take several stretches to get to the desired gauge. Not waiting the full six weeks between stretches can result in “blowouts,” or a tear to the skin of the lobes.