Q&A

Can you gauge your ears with tunnels?

Can you gauge your ears with tunnels?

Weighted plugs or tunnels can stretch your ears quickly but usually do so at an uneven pace. Use ear weights for short-term stretching, but never wear them overnight. Replace them with unweighted plugs or tunnels after several hours to avoid damaging your ear.

How thick should ear gauges be?

For the majority of people, either 16 gauge or 14 gauge is a good starting point if you have only worn regular earrings. 16 gauge is a good starting point if you never wear earrings or if you have recently had them pierced and they are just healed up.

How many mm can you stretch your ear at a time?

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 want don’t want stretched ears forever, be sure to stretch slowly and never skip sizes.

Are silicone tunnels bad for your ears?

Are silicone tunnels bad for your ears? Silicone tunnels are not bad for your ears so long as you have healed ears. It is a very lightweight and comfortable material for most people. If you have irritated lobes or have had any bad reactions to silicone before it should be avoided.

What material is best for stretching ears?

Titanium is another choice that is widely considered to be one of the best for ear stretching and for fresh stretches. While similar in feel and appearance to steel, Titanium is lighter and often a better choice for those with sensitive skin.

What gauge comes after 1 2 inch?

Ear Gauge to MM Conversion Table

Gauge Millimeters(mm) Inches
00g 10 mm 3/8″
11 mm 7/16″
12 mm 1/2″
14 mm 9/16″

What is the most common ear gauge size?

The most common gauges for this are the 16g, 18g and 19g. Next to the Forward Helix is the Helix or the outer rim of the ear that stretches down near the earlobe. Typical earring sizes for this part of the ear are 16g, 18g, 19g and 20g.

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