Can you stretch ears 2mm at a time?
From a standard ear piercing the first stretch should be to 1.6mm but if your piercing is already at a 1.6mm gauge the first stretch should be with a 2mm taper. Beyond that the next available size up should be used. So from 1.6mm follows 2mm, 3.2mm, 4mm, 5mm and 6mm.
What size do you start with when stretching your ears?
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 long should I wait to go from 2G to 0g?
2g to 0g – 4 months.
What gauge size is after 2G?
Ear Gauge to MM Conversion Table
Gauge | Millimeters(mm) | Inches |
---|---|---|
4g | 5 mm | 3/16″ |
2g | 6 mm | 1/4″ |
0g | 8 mm | 5/16″ |
00g | 10 mm | 3/8″ |
Can I go from 2G to 00g?
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.
How do you stretch your ears?
Using tapers is probably the most common method, especially at smaller sizes. Once you get to 0g and larger, the taping method makes it easier to stretch gradually when there are larger jumps between sizes. To begin your ear stretching journey, you’ll need to know all about tapers.
How long should I wait between each ear stretch?
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).
Can you stretch your ears without holes?
You need to remember that your ears have never been stretched before and that they will need to be taken care of. The first step to proper care is to start stretching slowly. Stretching slowly and at the right size will help you stretch more in the future. How Far Can You Stretch Without Permanent Holes?
Why can’t I stretch my ears at different rates?
If one ear is taking slightly longer, there’s no medical reason why you can’t stretch your ears at different rates. In fact, if one ear is more tender than the other it’s better to slow down for the sake of avoiding damage.