Is Stone good for stretched ears?

Stone can also be used when stretching using the "dead stretching" technique since stone is generally a heavier material. However, different types of stone are more porous than others, so if using stone for ear stretching, non-porous stones such as quartz, obsidian, or opalite would be desirable.

What is the best material for stretched ears?

Steel: Steel is a smooth, non-porous, easy to clean material considered by most to be an excellent choice for fresh ear stretches.

Is Stone good for gauges?

Stone Gauges, Plugs & Tunnels

As one of the first ever materials used for piercings, tunnels, and plugs, stone is a popular pick nowadays too. The heaviest of all the organic material types, it's still not particularly heavy and can weigh less than most metals.

What to use for healing stretched ears?

Soak your earlobes at least twice a day in warm, clean water with about 1/4 tsp of salt for every 1 cup of water. Massage your earlobes at least once a day with coconut oil, jojoba oil, or another safe oil to keep it moisturized and promote healing.

Should my ears be sore after stretching?

Once you're happy with your stretch, slide a smaller o-ring onto the stretching taper, and stop right before the o-ring touches your skin. It's normal for your piercing to feel uncomfortable for a few days, and you might also experience throbbing pain, itching or swelling.

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How do you care for stone plugs?

Clean them with lukewarm water and antibacterial soap and dry well after. Tip: If you find your stone plugs are starting to dull, use a bit of jojoba oil to bring the shine back to life. They don't need a lot or very often compared to other organic materials but it can definitely help prolong them.

Can you sleep with glass plugs?

The plugs should be ok to sleep in. I have 2 other glass spirals and I only wear on special occasions since they are heavy. So switch to a regular plug before bed if you wanna keep those spirals in tact! :) 1 of 1 found this helpful.

Are glass plugs good for stretching ears?

Single-flared glass plugs are perfect for a fresh stretch since it's only flared on one side and rounded on the other which makes it easier to slip straight in the ear lobe. Glass is non-porous, highly biocompatible and easy to sanitize which makes it our stretching material of choice.

How long after stretching can I wear silicone?

Stretch with surgical stainless steel or glass, then insert silicone tunnels when the stretch is fully healed. Healing after a stretch usually takes one to two weeks. Never insert jewelry into your body that another person has worn, no matter how well you know the person or how clean the jewelry seems.

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.

What is the hardest stretch?

How long should I leave tapers in?

Leave it for at least a couple of hours, ideally overnight. Later or in the morning, keep pushing the taper out and insert your sterilized plug with your clean hands.

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.

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.

Can I stretch my ears every 2 weeks?

Stretching your ear too quickly can tear the skin. Only increase your jewelry by one size (2 gauge) at a time. Wait 4 to 6 weeks before increasing sizes. Wait for inflammation and pain to subside before increasing the size of your gauge.

Can you get bone plugs wet?

Caring for Horn and Bone Jewelry

And as for most organic piercing jewelry, make sure your horn and bone piercing jewelry doesn't get wet, so no swimming or bathing with your pretty plugs or eyelets. Water will wash away the natural oils and can cause the material to crack.

How do you make your gauges not smell?

Take the plugs or hangers out of your ears and wash them. Wash with warm water and use soap (just like you do in a shower :) Some type of moisturizer on your ears can also be helpful. The odor will be stronger while you are stretching your ears.

Can you shower with wood plugs?

Avoid water at all costs.

Whether it's an ocean, lake, jucuzi, pool, bath or even a shower always remember to take your wooden plugs or body jewelry out first!

Why are my stretched ears so itchy?

Blowouts are formed when you stretch the ear too quickly. The inner ring of skin around the piercing will become red and irritated, and potentially even lumpy. It will most likely be itchy or painful, and you may also experience an infection.

What are dense ear lobes?

Thick ear lobes (if only one side is thick) can be caused by infection. Is the ear lobe red or warm to the touch or tender? If so, see your health care provider. Allergies to metals in ear jewelry can also cause inflammation of the ear lobes, typically (but not always) on both sides.

Can you put plugs in right after tapers?

You don't need to rush through this process, but your ear should stretch pretty easily. 4. Once you have the taper through, you'll put the plug in right after.

Is it okay to leave tapers in?

Is it bad to leave tapers in? NEVER leave the taper in your ear for longer than 2 minutes following a fresh stretch. Some people like to wear tapers as jewelry, however, you must remember that each new stretch is equivalent to getting a fresh piercing.

Can you put tunnels in right after stretching?

For double flared plugs, you will need a different method, but first, it's important to know that double-flared plugs and tunnels can only be worn on fully healed ears. If you have recently stretched your ears you should wait around four to eight weeks before trying to wear double flared plugs.