How long should i wait to stretch?

[seantekano]

hi all, i recently got pierced at 8g. i am wondering how much time i should wait till my first stretch. Iv heard 2 months 6 months ect... i was thinking about waiting 3 months. What do u guys think?


thanks, Sean

[WhiteCastle]

From 8 to 6? 2 weeks will be okay. 8 to 6 isn't a big jump so 2 weeks will be fine.

[joniponi]

NO! YOU MUST WAIT 1-2 MONTHS BETWEEN EVERY STRETCH! unless you want a blowout. and if the next stretch hurts, stay at the current size and try again after a week or so. ear stretching shouldnt hurt at all.

[TonyxMAE]

If it was your initial piercing you should to wait 5-6 months before stretching.

[Acacia]

If it was your initial piercing you should to wait 5-6 months before stretching.

+1

If this was your initial piercing then it needs 5-6 months to hela and after that you can stretch one size at a time with 2-4 months or more in between depending on how your ears feel.

[WhiteCastle]

Then sorry... I totally skipped size 8 because I was playing with my ears everyday and I stretch them like that

[corazon_de_oro]

Wait at least six months after your initial piercing, and don't force it if there's any pain or resistance. 8G-6G is a little difficult for most people, so make sure your ears are ready.

[twosharks]

Six months, on average, for a newly pierced earlobe. Three to heal, three to get strong. Basically double your healing time no matter the piercing, so if you're a slow healer then you'll need more time before stretching.

[ireland896]

i agree. 6 month would be the least to start stretching. after your healed, you can move at about a 2 to 3 month pace.

[dylanmoody]

Fresh piercing to first stretch: Approx 5 to 6 months
16g to 14g - 1 month
14g to 12g - 1 month
12g to 10g - 1.5 months
10g to 8g - 2 months
8g to 6g - 3 months
6g to 4g - 3 month
4g to 2g - 3 months
2g to 0g - 4 months
0g to 00g - 4 months