Can you start stretching your ears at 14g?
The starting point for most people is 14g, which is just slightly larger than a regular earring. If you’ve only recently healed from a regular ear piercing, you may want to start out with 16g tapers, just to be on the safe side.
Can you go from 16g to 14g?
16 gauge jewelry can be placed in a 14g hole as long as the ends of the 16g jewelry is larger than 14g do it doesn’t fall out. Also the piercing hole may shrink down to a 16g if you don’t put a 14g jewelry back in. Don’t take it out!
Can I go from 16g to 12G?
You will stretch to a 14g if you are starting at 16g. If your ears were pierced at 14g, you will stretch to 12g….Size Guide.
| Gauge | Millimeters | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 16G | 1.2mm | 3/64″ |
| 14G | 1.6mm | 1/16″ |
| 12G | 2mm | 5/64″ |
| 10G | 2.4mm | 3/32″ |
Can I pierce cartilage with 14g needle?
no. Your ear needs to have a hole in it for the earring to actually go through. You can either get them pierced with a 16 gauge needle, or get them pierced at 20g and slowly stretch to 16g (recommended). A 16 gauge is the standard for most cartilage piercings however, some people have gotten a larger gauge.
Can you go from a 16g to 14g?
Are tapers bad for stretching?
Stone tapers are not to be used for stretching at all. They are only for wearing in healed stretches as jewelry because they are porous and can carry too much bacteria. Once your ears are healed, stone tapers are a really pretty choice of jewelry.
Can I put a 14g in a 12G piercing?
No worries though- 14 and 12g are interchangeable thread patterns- meaning you can wear all your pretty and fun 14g jewelry with your 12g posts! I know those sizes sound intimidating, but they are worth it for a comfy, happy, easy healing piercing!
How can I stretch my ears without pain?
Stretch Your Ears. Once you’re ears are healed you can start your first stretch. First, wash your hands with Anti Bacterial soap. Wash your ears with the soap as well, using warm water. Dry your ears then take the oil of your choice and gently massage your ear lobes. Slowly run the taper through your ear. There should be NO pain.
What gauge should I stretch my ears?
After making sure that your ears are fully healed from the initial piercing, you can start stretching at a 16 gauge. Most regular piercings are at 18 gauge. You’ll only want to go one size bigger during each stretch. You need to remember that your ears have never been stretched before and that they will need to be taken care of.
How do you stretch your ears with tapers?
A taper is going to help you safely stretch your ear over time. 1. To stretch with tapers, the first thing you need to do is wash your hands and anything going in your ear lobe. This will help keep the stretch clean and reduce the risk of infection. 2. Next, you’ll want to pick a lubricant.
What size should I stretch my ears after a piercing?
After making sure that your ears are fully healed from the initial piercing, you can start stretching at a 16 gauge. Most regular piercings are at 18 gauge. You’ll only want to go one size bigger during each stretch.
