Gauges- Millimeter -Inches. Ear Stretching Jewelry Types:. Tapers are primarily tools as opposed to everyday ear jewelry. They are used to perform the actual stretching and should be replaced with jewelry within a few hours. Even though many of the tapers you can buy are very attractive they simply are not designed for long term wear as there is a danger that the weight of a taper can tear your delicate ear tissue. The exception to this would be any tapers composed of lightweight materials such as acrylic.
Looking to only strerch one size? Checkout our single tapers. Plugs: Plugs are solid pieces that cannot be seen through and are designed for long term wear. This is something of a slang term that has become popular over the last few years.
People that use it are usually referring to jewelry for stretched ears. Truth be told, there are more people searching the internet for the term"ear gauges" then "ear plugs" when looking to purchase jewelry for stretched ears.
Initially you should purchase both tapers and long term ear stretching jewelry in the gauges you will be stretching to.
Make sure you really like what you are buying as ideally they will be worn for at least a month before you gauge up to the next size. Keep in mind that while gauging up you will need a lubricant of some kind. Jojoba oil is a great choice. Vitamin E oil will also do the trick you can break open a standard Vitamin E capsule and use the oil if you can't find the real thing. In a pinch you can use Vaseline or a generic petroleum jelly, but it's really not the best choice.
The very best time to stretch your ears is when you have just stepped out of a hot shower. It is at this point that your earlobe skin is at its softest and most pliable.
You will also be beginning with nice, clean hands, something that is also very important. Begin by massaging a small amount of lubricant onto your ear and then slowly insert the taper, small end first, into your ear piercing.
At this point pay attention to how you feel as stretching should not be painful! There are many ways people have tried getting rid of healed blowouts, but the most common way is to downsize and to use oils like jojoba to help moisturize and soften up your skin. There is also the option of getting it surgically removed which is highly recommended if you have the funds to do so.
Once your ears start to get stretched, a common problem that everyone has is the issue of "ear funk". Ear funk is essentially the dead skin cells of the inside of your ears being trapped in the inside of your fistula the skin inside of your piercing. Most of the dust in your own home is actually from dead skin cells that shed off of your body, ear funk is from the same thing. When you wear plugs for several days, the dead skin cells start to build up on your jewelry and when you remove the plugs they can be super gross.
The way to get rid of this issue is either to wash out your ears daily in the shower or to just wear organic plugs. Organic plugs are porous so they soak up all of that ear funk and keep your ears dry and smelling fresh. Many people have the problem of not being able to fit in their double flare plugs if they have never worn them before. A double flared plug is a plug that has flares on both ends the flares are actually slightly larger than the actual center. Double flare plugs are totally fine to wear but they can sometimes be hard to get in especially on sizes under 0 gauge.
There are several tips on getting them in that will make it much easier. The 1st thing to help with getting them in is to use lubrication. Any water based lubricant will help to get them in and out easily. Also you will want to insert them at an angle. If you try to force them through straight into your ears then it will be much harder for them to fit through.
Inserting them at a slight angle gives them enough leverage to pop through. On sizes under 0 gauge however, they will often require you to stretch slightly larger to be able to fit them through. The larger you stretch, the easier double flares will be able to get in, so the smaller sizes are a lot harder to get through. If you are trying to fit a set of double flares in that are under 0 gauge then it's good to try doing a little tape wrapping see info on the tape wrapping method above to help loosen up your ears a bit and get the plugs in.
Jojoba oil is an all-around great product. Its best uses are to soften skin, reduce scar tissue, thicken lobes, and to moisturize. By massaging jojoba oil daily on your lobes, it helps to thicken them up over time and to keep them healthy.
It also helps to reduce the size of blowouts over time if massaged daily. Organics generally don't require much more maintenance then the average set of plugs though. Materials such as wood will expand and contract as they get wet though so to avoid cracks and swelling, it's for sure best to keep them as dry as possible.
If you are purchasing a set of organic plugs that isn't super expensive, then just wear them and don't worry about if they wet or not. But if you have a nice set that you want to keep for years then it's highly recommended to keep them as dry as possible. Also organic pieces that have inlays or where multiple materials are used such as multiple inlayed woods , then you for sure want to keep them dry to avoid breakage or cracking. It's also really good to use jojoba oil on organic jewelry to keep the pieces looking fresh and polished.
All you need to do is take a small drop onto your fingers and rub the jojoba oil into the plugs and they will look like a fresh new pair. This more than likely means that you have an infection.
An infection in your ear lobes needs to be treated like any other infection, as it can cause serious problems. The first thing you'll need to do is to switch your jewelry to something like steel or glass.
This will help keep your ear from being irritated first of all. You'll want to downsize a size or two if you've just stretch your lobes as this can be the cause of the infection. And lastly if you feel that the infection is getting worse, you'll need to see a doctor.
Infections are important to get taken care of as soon as possible so that they don't turn into something worse. Feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions. Ear Stretching Kits.
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Horn Plugs. Stainless Steel Plugs. Silicone Plugs. Stone Plugs. Titanium Plugs. Wood Plugs. Wondering how to stretch your ears? Tapers or the Taping Method? Gross, ear funk! Why do I get it and how can I fix it? How do I fix them? How do I insert double flared plugs? How should I care for my piercings? Check your ears at 4 weeks to see how they are progressing before planning another stretch.
The body heals from the outside in, so waiting a little longer is better than stretching too quickly and damaging the tissue. Once your ears are stretched and healed, you still want to give them some attention for maintenance for happy ears.
Healed ears and plugs can accumulate dead skin cells, so continue to rinse them clean in the shower. Massage your ears with oil to moisturize and improve blood circulation to keep the tissue thick and healthy. Allow time for your ears to rest without jewelry in during the week or while sleeping. This will improve blood circulation and keep the tissue healthy as well.
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