Will your ears shrink back after 00g?
If you stretch your lobe to 00g or smaller, you are a much better candidate for your ear going back to “normal”. However, if you stretch your ear to a severely large size – like an inch in diameter – then your chances are much smaller that your ear will ever go back to the way it was.
How can I stretch my ears without plugs?
To stretch ears over time by adding layers of tape, you need to ensure that you’re putting the right kind of tape in your ears. PTFE tape, also known as plumber’s tape, is the most readily available form of body-safe tape. You can also use Teflon or bondage tape, but Teflon may slide out of your gauge.
How long do 00 gauges take to close?
Choose a smaller plug, tunnel, or taper and put it in your ear. Leave the smaller piece in your ear for 3 to 4 days or up to a week so your ear gradually shrinks to hold it. If you switch to drastically smaller sizes too quickly, they may fall out of your ear.
How long does it take to stretch ears to 00?
6g to 4g – 3-4 months. 4g to 2g – 3-4 months. 2g to 0g – 4-5 months. 0g to 00g – 4-6 months.
How much can you stretch your ears before its irreversible?
2 – 0 gauge
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 are tapers for ears?
Tapers. These are the long, spiky things you put into your piercings to start stretching out the skin. They come in various sizes (or gauges), depending on how much you want to stretch out your piercing. Most tapers are acrylic or steel.
How big can you stretch your ears before its irreversible?
Is 00g a good size?
Most professionals would say that size 0g (8mm) to 00g (10mm) is the absolute point of no return. But, to be on the safe side most would recommend staying under 2g because at this point most people can shrink their ears back.
What kind of jewelry suits 00 gauge stretched ears?
Urban Body Jewelry offers a wide selection of materials and jewelry types to suit 00 gauge stretched ears. Whether the goal is a minimalistic look, comfortable wear or showing off your wild side, there’s a 00g plug to fit your style. 10mm jewelry materials include wood, glass, titanium, steel and stone depending on the desired look.
What size should I get my ears stretched?
When you start stretching your ears, you will most commonly get a 14 gauge piercing size. Once you decide on stretching you’ll then increase to a size 12 gauge (2mm) taper.
Can I stretch my ears after my first piercing?
That said, after your initial piercing you can stretch your ears at home yourself with ear stretching kits and tapers. What size do you stretch to first? When you start stretching your ears, you will most commonly get a 14 gauge piercing size. Once you decide on stretching you’ll then increase to a size 12 gauge (2mm) taper.
Can I stretch my ears and shrink them?
Most people can stretch up to 0 gauge and shrink their ears back without having an issue. Whether you will be able to do the same depends on many factors including: How long you’ve had stretched ears for.