Making the decision to stretch your ears is the start of a thrilling expedition. For many, it is an act of self expression and body acceptance. Stretching your lobes is about the journey, NOT the destination. With that being said, it is crucial to listen to your body, be patient, and allow yourself to heal fully before advancing to your next stretch.
What You Need to Know:- Go slowly and increase one gauge at a time.- Use safe materials to ensure your ears stay healthy.- Be patient with your body! |
1. Before stretching your ears, you will need to determine the size of your current gauge.
Typically, your piercing will fall between the 16-20GA range. This will depend on how you were pierced, how long ago you were pierced, and the type of jewelry that you wear. Long term use of heavy or dangling jewelry will naturally stretch your ears over time.
If you do not know your gauge size, a professional piercer will be able to aid you in this process. Pierced Owl offers Gauge Measurement Wheels that can assist in the measurement of your current jewelry as well as the jewelry you plan to stretch to. You will also want to ensure that your current ear piercing is fully healed!
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2. Natural stretching is the best way to size up your ears.
Lubrication will be essential in this process. We recommend the Pierced Owl Holey Butt’r Premium Stretched Ear Lobe Cream. This balm lubricates, soothes, and promotes healing to nourish your lobes while stretching.
Before inserting new jewelry in your ears, you will want to thoroughly massage your lubricant on your lobes as well as your jewelry. Your insertion should be met with little to no resistance or pain. If you do experience pain, take it as a sign to wait a little longer before sizing up. As with any piercing, keep your lobes clean using a mild soap.
3. When determining the jewelry that you will be stretching with, single flare plugs will be your best choice.
Choosing quality and safe jewelry is crucial for a safe and healthy stretch. Pierced Owl offers a wide range of glass and low-porosity natural stone single flare plugs that are a safe options for stretching.
Amethyst Natural Stone Single Flare Plugs with Clear O-Rings
Natural Black Onyx Single Flare Plugs with Clear O-Rings
Red Woven Spiral Design Single Flare Plugs
The best advice we can provide to you is to be patient and take your time!
