How to gauge your ears

ear stretching sizes / guide

How to Stretch Your Ears

Here are a few ear-stretching pointers drawn from my personal experience.

If you're starting a new job or just want a new look, consider your options for closing stretched ears. Although they won't completely seal shut, you can reduce the size of the holes by wearing smaller gauged jewelry. Once you've removed...

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

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.

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.

Gauge Size Chart and Gauge Size Conversions

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