![]() Don't be too vigorous, you can seriously damage your ear lobes by rushing this. Once it feels ready give it another twist and push deeper in. Everyone is different, listen to your body. This varies greatly between people, it might be a few hours or it could be a day or two. Wait for the ear to settle down before continuing. This can cause permanent damage to your lobe. You risk a 'blow out' (see below) if you try and stretch too quick. It shouldn't really 'hurt', it definitely shouldn't bleed, there should just be a warm glow in the lobe. It should feel uncomfortable but not really painful. Push it in as far as it will easily go, then give it another slight twist and push, then stop. If you are just starting to stretch from a fully healed standard ear piercing hole, then start with a 1.6 or 2mm taper. We have lots to choose from. If you are going to stretch your own piercings, be sure to wash your hands with hot water and a liquid, antibacterial soap. Some people prefer straight tapers, others circular or spiral tapers. A taper or stretcher is a shape that gently expands the hole as you push it into the ear. ![]() You must stretch up very slowly, moving a taper further in, gently stretching the hole, over a period of days. The taping method seems more popular when people get to the large sizes. You can google for other methods of stretching, like the taping method which uses bondage tape wound around a plug to increase its diameter. Anyway, once you have a fully healed standard earring piercing, then you can start to stretch it. The best way to stretch your ears is patiently and gently.ĭifferent people have different ways of stretching. Generally its best to wait at least 2 months before you stretch, some people think you should wait even longer. Just a standard ear piercing, not close to the edge of the lobe, then you need to wait. ![]() The below information is our opinion only and expert medical advice should be sought if you encounter any injury. We accept no responsibility for any injury you sustain using any of our jewellery or advice. It's your choice and your body and your responsibility. Remember, ear stretching is a body modification and should be taken seriously and responsibly.
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