Are stretched ears still popular 2020?

Body modifications like stretched ears were rarely seen (except in traditional tribes). In the Western culture they were mostly seen in groups like punks or goths. Nowadays it continues to be on the rise.
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Are stretched ears unprofessional?

6 answers. Yes. They just ask nothing offensive or scary be worn or scarred into your body. Gages up to one inch are acceptable.
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What do stretched ears symbolize?

Traditionally around 15 years of age and before marriage, a girl's lip and ears are pierced. The stretched ears and lip show that the girl has grown into a woman and is now able to have children. It is a custom that allows the tribe to distinguish their women from those of other tribes.
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When did stretched ears become popular?

Body modification grew in the '00s

As a part of this trend, ear stretching was increasing in popularity, driven in part by the emo culture in the '00s. More places were offering ear stretching as an alternative to piercing. DIY kits also became available on the open market.
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Is ear stretching cultural?

Ear stretching was a part of Egyptian culture from a young age. A clear sign that ancient Egyptians stretched their ears as we mention above was King Tutankhamun himself. Stretched to around 10mm (00g) it was such a part of who he was it was depicted on his golden death mask.
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What is the point of no return for gauges?

In North America, most stretching methods go up by a single even-sized gauge increment at a time. 0g (8 mm), is generally considered to be "the point of no return": a hole larger than this size will rarely close to a standard piercing size.
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Why do Africans stretch earlobes?

The Lahu and Karen-Padaung Tribes stretch their lobes and wear intricate jewelry in their multiple ear piercings because they believe that the ears are the most sacred part of the body. In present day, ear stretching is reserved for married women and seen as a sign of beauty.
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Will earlobes go back after gauging?

“Regularly massaging the lobe with Vitamin E oil and other preparations can help repair scar tissue.” While this is an effective method in many cases, the ear will never completely return to normal. Many individuals will find, while the hole does shrink, it never completely closes.
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Do ear gauges close up?

Almost any hole in the ear eventually doesn't close. When you say 'gauges,' I assume you mean people trying to extend the hole to be super large. And so, even simple earring holes -- I know they are much less dramatic -- already for most people they don't close over time.
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How rare is it to have a hole in your ear?

According to research by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), preauricular skin lesions, including pits and tags, affect between five and 10 babies in every 1,000 live births. In general, these holes are minor irregularities that do not cause serious complications.
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What culture started ear stretching?

The Huaorani of the Amazon

Both men and women began spacing their ears very early, beginning in their childhood years. The initial piercing procedure would be performed with a spine from the trunk of a tree. After that, the Huaorani would stretch their lobes using wood or stone plugs of increasing size.
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Does gauging ears hurt?

A blowout is one of the most common complications of ear gauging. It's a ring of scar tissue that forms behind the jewelry and gives the piercing the appearance of turning inside out. Blowouts usually occur from trying to stretch the hole too quickly. They often cause sharp pain and inflammation.
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What are stretched ears called?

The word “gauge,” when referring to the jewelry itself, is actually a made-up slang term for “stretched earlobes.” People who aren't too familiar with the proper terms used in body modification refer to gauges as the jewelry. The gauge is the size of piercings before they turn into an inch.
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Should you take gauges out to sleep?

If you find they start loosening up too much in the future and you don't want to upsize, taking them out at night will help keep them at your goal size.
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Should you twist your gauges?

Don't spin your plugs

This also stands for when you've got newly stretched ears because as your lobes will be slightly tighter around your plug, spinning and moving the plug could cause tearing or damage.
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How much is it to get gauges done?

You can start with a smaller gauge of needle when you first get pierced. The smaller the gauge number, the larger the size of the piercing hole. Once your initial piercing is fully healed, you can have a professional gauge your piercing for about $5 per stretch plus the cost of larger jewelry.
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Should I take my gauges out to shower?

Maintaining Ear Gauges. Remove your jewelry when you shower. Once your piercings are fully healed (after 12 weeks), you should remove your jewelry when you shower. This is the most effective way to clean both your piercings and your jewelry.
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Can you join the military with gauges?

Soldiers are prohibited from willfully mutilating the body or any body parts in any manner, including tongue bifurcation (splitting of the tongue), or ear gauging (enlarging holes in the ear lobes greater than 1.6 mm). Also, stricter guidelines regulate hair cuts for both male and female Soldiers.
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Can you reverse ear stretching?

The process of lobuloplasty, or earlobe repair, is generally straightforward. But the chances of a cosmetically acceptable result diminish the more your lobe is stretched. You can't simply cut away skin and reattach it, it won't survive.
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How big can gauges be and still close?

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.
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What is the hardest stretch?

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  • Standing shin stretch. Let's start with an often neglected part of the body — our shins. ...
  • Eagle arms. Massaging your upper back is pretty easy, but stretching it can be a bit trickier. ...
  • Door-assisted pectoral stretch. ...
  • Cross-legged stretch. ...
  • Frog stretch. ...
  • Inner thigh stretch.
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Is 0g to 00g a big jump?

The half size between 0g and 00g is 9mm and is occasionally called 00g. Forcing a stretch too big or too soon will result in a ripped ear lobe. Even if the lobe is not visibly bleeding, micro-tears on the inside of the lobe occur.
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What is a dead stretch?

Dead stretching is the process of putting a larger piece of jewellery into the piercing; this is only advisable if it fits in without pressure otherwise you risk a blowout. This method works better when you have been at the previous size for a while and the piercing has loosened up.
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How much does it cost to close stretched ears?

Earlobe surgery is considered a cosmetic procedure, and is not covered by insurance. Earlobe repair generally costs $550 per earlobe or $800 for both earlobes. More complex repairs, such as required to close gauge holes may cost up to $2000 depending on the complexity.
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Is 00g the point of no return?

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.
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