Why shouldn't you wear tapers as jewelry?

Why shouldn't I wear tapers as every day ear jewelry? Most tapers are designed to be used as ear stretching tools, not as pieces to be worn on a regular basis. Doing so can easily put uneven pressure on your healing ears, leading to unnecessary damage.

Why shouldnt you use tapers as jewelry?

Stone tapers are not to be used for stretching at all. They are only for wearing in healed stretches as jewelry because they are porous and can carry too much bacteria.

Is it OK to wear tapers as jewelry?

These porous materials should never be used in a healing piercing or a fresh stretch unless you like irritation, increased chance of infection, and your earlobes bonding to your tapers. Wear proper jewelry in your piercings. Tapers are made for stretching piercings, not as jewellery.

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.

Why you shouldn't use acrylic tapers?

Some people can have a terrible reaction to acrylic, which can obviously cause issues. Additionally acrylic is porous and very prone to cracking or breaking so usually the jewelry can harbor loads of bacteria that, coupled with a fresh stretch, raises the chance of infection by a lot.

Wearing Tapers can irritate your ears and prolong healing times

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.

Does tapering a piercing hurt?

Tapers are not sharp, but if you aren't careful and don't use a little common sense when using them, you can hurt yourself.

How can I stretch my ears without tapers?

Can you sleep with gauges in your ears?

Generally speaking, sleeping with earplugs is considered safe to use here and there.

Should you use tapers to stretch your ears?

It's really up to you which one to use. Many people recommend steel tapers because they slide through the piercing easier. But they're slightly more expensive. Cheaper tapers and cheaper plugs are often of unknown quality and may irritate the ears, slowing the healing process.

Can you wear tapers as jewelry Reddit?

Tapers are not recommended for stretching because the size increase is too extreme, and not for jewelry, because the possibility of forcing your ears to stretch more than they are ready for can lead to tears, scarring and make further stretching much harder.

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.

How can I gauge my ears fast?

To prepare your ears for stretching, apply a warm compress to the piercing for several minutes in order to ease up the tissue and make the stretch easier. Then, wash the area, rinse well and pat dry. Once you're ready for the stretch, apply oil around the perimeter of your piercing.

What is the best material for stretching your ears?

Steel. Steel, specifically 316l surgical steel, is widely considered the best choice when stretching your ears from one gauge to another. It can be boiled or autoclaved (if you have one available) and is non-porous, which greatly reduces the chance for infection.

How do you put on tapers for the first time?

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 sleep in spiral tapers?

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.

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?

What is the point of no return with gauges?

The so-called “point of no return,” which is the size or gauge after which you will not be able to go back to original size, is a range between 0g and 4g for the majority.

Is it possible to stretch a piercing?

Stretching: Is the gradual enlargement of a piercing. Stretching a piercing can be easy and safe so long as the risks are considered and some basic precautions are followed.

How long after piercing can you stretch?

It is recommended to give your piercings 6 months to 1 year of healing time until you begin the stretching process! Once you are confident that your ear lobes are fully healed you can begin your first stretch.