Whatever is your reason for deciding to undergo ear stretching, it is important that you know how it’s done. You also need sufficient information about the tools used for every method, keeping your ears safe and maintained, as well as the measurement you want to start on.

Firstly, it is for your own good that you consult with a professional at ear piercing and stretching about your plan. Though there are various do-it-yourself information how to gauge ears, it is safer when it’s done by skilled hands. This also guarantees excellent results as far as placement of piercing goes.

Next, decide on which piece of jewelry, tunnel or ring you want placed on your stretched ear. Remember that your choice may be bigger than the 20g or 18g first piercing. But this doesn’t mean that you should skip gauges or you might hurt your ears. Instead, get the smallest measurement for the first stretching called normal piercing, then wait for the area to completely heal before you move on the a larger gauge.

If you opt to gauge your ears on your own, you could simply stretch using stainless steel with measurements bigger by a gauge than your current stretch. Before doing so, rub and massage oil into your ears and then use lubricants when piercing. Once you’ve waited a month or two, your ears are ready for the next larger gauge.

Ear stretching pros would use taper to ensure that the stretching results to desired size. The taper, also called tapering ring, is slid through the piercing, followed by the jewelry piece you want to use, and the taper is then removed at the back of your lobes.

Stretching should have very little pain. If you feel it hurts too much, or there is bleeding, then most likely your ears aren’t ready for the next gauge.

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