Like the basic steel tapers, they can be totally autoclaved and sterilized for a safe and clean stretch. They also are a bit longer in the stretchable area so they aren't as blunt on your piercing when pushing it through.
And the best thing about the concave tapers, is that they have a concave back an indention on the end of the taper so that the plugs actually fit inside of the taper. This is what makes them just perfect; you can insert your taper, put the plug into the back of the taper, and follow through for an extremely easy stretch. You don't have to keep your hand steady or anything, just insert the taper and the plug is ready for an easy follow through.
These are usually a little more expensive, but for the extra few dollars it's well worth it. So once you have decided on what style of taper you want to use, the next part is getting the stretch done. The 1st thing you will need will be a lubricant to use on your taper. Lubricant will make the taper super slick so it will slide through really easy.
We recommend using a sterile lubricant like surgilube. Lube up your ears and also the taper. Then just insert the taper all the way up to the base of the bigger side.
If it takes you a few minutes to get it through it is ok, you don't have to rush it. Once it is through then just take your plugs and follow through after the taper. Once you get to a larger size generally around 0 gauge then using the tape wrapping method is a good option to use for stretching and it is the method almost everyone uses over 1 inch. The way that the tape wrapping method works is you take a set of plugs of your current size and do wraps of tape around your plugs to slowly increase the size of your piercing.
It's highly recommended to use a set of single flare tunnels for each size you use this method with since you can wrap the tape around your plugs and tuck the excess into the back of the tunnels. See picture below What's good about the tape wrapping method is that you can really take your time and slowly increase the size of your piercing without the healing issues of tapers.
Just do wraps every week and generally after about months you will be up to the next size. It's a lot slower than using tapers but it is a really efficient and gradual way to stretch with minimal risk.
There are 2 main types of tape that are the best to use. PTFE is a great and inexpensive tape that you can use to stretch. The good things about it is that it is very good in price, non-adhesive so it only sticks to itself, super thin so you can slowly increase your size, and it doesn't irritate your ears like some tapes do such as electric tape. Bondage tape is another great tape to use for the tape wrapping method. The good things about bondage tape is that it is self-adhesive so it doesn't stick to your skin, hair, clothes, etc , it is 2 inches wide so it fits on any wearable area of plugs even really big wearable areas that are often in larger sizes , and it is smooth and easy on your skin.
Though it is more expensive than PTFE tape, it is highly recommended. Stretching your ears too fast and skipping sizes is a common problem that can do some serious damage to your piercings. When you skip sizes and stretch too fast you really are doing more ripping of your skin than actual stretching. Human skin only has a certain elasticity so going too big and too fast is enough to cause ripping and tearing of your skin.
It's highly recommended to wait at least a full month between each stretch and to never skip sizes so your ears will have minimal chances for long term problems.
Also the slower you go, the thicker and healthier your ears will be in the long run which is really important if you plan on going to a large size. Blowouts are another common problem that is generally caused by stretching too fast or skipping sizes. The way this problem occurs is when the fistula inside of your piercing is actually forced out through the back of the piercing. A blowout is a small flap of skin that will hang over the edge of your plugs.
Though it is not generally too noticeable if it occurs on the back of your ears, it can limit the type of plugs you wear and you will generally need to wear plugs with a bigger wearable area to allow room for the blowout. If you skip sizes or go to fast on a blowout that has already occurred then it will often continue to get bigger and bigger.
The best way to help get rid of a blowout is to take your plugs out immediately after you notice it and downsize sizes smaller so your piercing will start to heal itself. If you leave the blowout to heal up without downsizing though, then it will generally heal up for good that way and become permanent. There are many ways people have tried getting rid of healed blowouts, but the most common way is to downsize and to use oils like jojoba to help moisturize and soften up your skin.
There is also the option of getting it surgically removed which is highly recommended if you have the funds to do so. Once your ears start to get stretched, a common problem that everyone has is the issue of "ear funk". Once you reach this point, your hole should be able to close on its own. This entire process usually takes at least 2 months. You can also help your ears along the road to healing by cleaning and massaging them with oils and moisturizers.
Vitamin E oil especially works well, as it helps your ears heal and get rid of scar tissue. Hemorrhoid cream also works well to eliminate scar tissue and other effects of stretching. If you are older or stretched your ears beyond a 12 mm gauge, the skin on your ears might be too stretched or damaged to do much to fix it on your own.
In this case, you will need to talk to a plastic surgeon about earlobe repair. The surgery is very fast.
We're here to help you find the right size jewelry for your piercings, whether you're looking for flat back earrings or cartilage hoops. Here's our handy little jewelry sizing guide, made just for you!
When it comes to flat back earrings and cartilage hoops , the first thing to know is gauge size, or the diameter of your piercing. The gauge size of your piercing refers to the thickness of the earring post that goes through your ear.
Everyone's ear is different, and your piercer may use a different sized needle depending on your exact ear size and shape, and your lifestyle, but here are some guidelines:. The length of your piercing refers to the wearable length of the earring post that goes through your piercing. For cartilage rings , this refers to the interior diameter of the ring. Some standard sizes for various piercings:.
Our recommendation is to ask your professional piercer for this information if at all possible. If you can't get in touch with your piercer, here's what we'd recommend trying as a backup:.
Gauge Size : Insert a standard earring post through your piercing - this is going to be a 20G size post. If it fits snugly, then your gauge size will be 20G.
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