Is it normal for gauges to itch?
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.
How do you soothe irritated gauges?
Massage your earlobes at least once a day with coconut oil, jojoba oil, or another safe oil to keep it moisturized and promote healing. Wait at least 6 weeks between gauges, but keep an eye on your piercing. Don’t go up to the next gauge if you notice any redness, swelling, or irritation after 6 weeks.
How do you know if your gauges are infected?
Symptoms of an infected ear piercing include:
- swelling.
- redness.
- pain.
- tenderness.
- burning.
- itching.
- yellow discharge.
Is it normal for gauges to get crusty?
Crusting after body piercing is normal—this might just be the result of your body trying to heal itself. While perfectly normal, these crusties should be cleaned carefully and thoroughly whenever you notice them.
Should I take my gauges out to 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. Be sure that your hands are clean before you remove your ear gauge jewelry.
When should I size up gauges?
Before you move on to the next stretch, it’s best to wait for at least a month between stretches but ideally you should wait for 6-8 weeks. The main rule here is the longer you wait between the stretches, the healthier your lobes will remain and the more viable they will be for the bigger gauges.
How long should I wait to stretch from 14g to 12g?
1-2 months
14g to 12g – 1-2 months. 12g to 10g – 2-3 months. 10g to 8g – 2-3 months.
Do gauges ever stop smelling?
The odor will be stronger while you are stretching your ears. This is because the ear is trying to heal and will produce more sebum and dead skin. When you get to your desired ear gauge you will notice less of an odor. The other part of the smell is the plug itself.
How fast do gauges close up?
Once it fits properly, go down another size until you reach the smallest gauge. Once you reach this point, your hole should be able to close on its own. This entire process usually takes at least 2 months.
How far can you stretch your ears before its irreversible?
Most people can go between 2g (6mm) – 00g (10mm) and expect their ears to revert back to a normal piercing, after a few months of healing. If you don’t want stretched ears forever, be sure to stretch slowly and never skip sizes.
What size gauge can you not go back from?
Start with the right gauge
Stretching your ear larger than 2 gauge is often considered “the point of no return.” Once you stretch your ear to this point, you’ll likely need surgery if you want the hole to fully close.
How long to wait from 8g to 6g?
8g to 6g – 3-4 months.
What does ear stretching symbolize?
History has shown us that ear stretching was initially used to show that an individual belonged to a group or a tribe. It was accepted by the group and they were marked as being “one of us”. When someone did not have stretched ears they were considered to be an outsider or someone who did not belong to the tribe.
How often should I clean my gauges?
Here are some tips to care for your ears during the stretching process and after you’ve finally reached your desired gauge: Wash your piercing at least twice a day with warm water and chemical-free soap.
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.
Does 00g shrink back?
It depends on the person, but usually anything less than 00g will shrink back to the 16-20 range.
Can you skip sizes when stretching ears?
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).
What’s the point of no return for gauges?
Are stretched ears attractive?
During the survey, the respondents were asked how attractive they find tunnel piercings/stretched earlobes on women. The results were sorted by gender. 13 percent of the male respondents said they find it very attractive for a woman to have tunnel piercings/ stretched earlobes.
What size gauge is permanent?
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.
When can I start dead stretching?
Dead stretching, the natural method, is a passive way to stretch. It’s when you wait for your ear to heal and loosen enough on its own so you can just slide in the next size. Patience and wearing slightly heavy jewelry help this process. (See the full list of stretching methods below.)
What are gauges really 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.
Can you dead stretch too fast?
There is no such thing as stretching too slowly, but stretching too quickly can cause scarring, injury, and prevent ears from healing evenly and properly. Find out what size your earlobe piercings are.
What size gauge will shrink back?
Most professionals in the piercing world suggest going no larger than a 0 gauge, preferably a 2 gauge, if you want your ears to shrink back to standard size.
Do gauges permanently stretch your ears?
Once you reach a certain point, ear gauging leaves permanent results. So, if you ever want to remove the gauges from your ears, you will be left with a big hole that can only be reversed with surgery. By working with a professional, your chances for closing gauged ears without surgery is greater.