So I tried stretching my ears yesterday with a 14g taper. In one ear (my left) it went fine with no resistance. My right didn't want to go through so I just stop and took out the other one out and put back my 20g regular earrings.
I just bought a 16g captive bead ring today from Bodyartforms.com.
Would it be alright to use that or should I get some 18g captive rings?
Should I go from 20g to 16g?
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Brainwashed
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Re: Should I go from 20g to 16g?
It sucks two spend the cash, but yeah get the 14g because you need to let your lobes stretch slow, slow, slow. The beginning is important. Just keep the 14g in for 3-4 wks. It is important to wait even if the 16g might go right in no prob.
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Brainwashed
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Re: Should I go from 20g to 16g?
Hahaha I don't think you understood my question. 
I meant that I have 14g tapers and I tried putting them in my ears. One went in successfully the other had some resistance to it. So I took the tapers out.
I bought some 16g captive bead rings but I haven't recived them yet.
Since one of the 14g tapers went in one of my ears I decided to skip 18g and go to 16g.
I heard that using a captive bead ring would be dead stretching.
Sorry for the confusion.
I meant that I have 14g tapers and I tried putting them in my ears. One went in successfully the other had some resistance to it. So I took the tapers out.
I bought some 16g captive bead rings but I haven't recived them yet.
Since one of the 14g tapers went in one of my ears I decided to skip 18g and go to 16g.
I heard that using a captive bead ring would be dead stretching.
Sorry for the confusion.
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ViolentJayne
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Re: Should I go from 20g to 16g?
um 14 is bigger than 16 ,I think you are a lil confused or just mis-typed lol .. 18 ga would be your best bet , but if the 16s go in with no pain and no resistance it should be ok .. how long have you had your original 20 ga piercinghiptocode wrote:It sucks two spend the cash, but yeah get the 14g because you need to let your lobes stretch slow, slow, slow. The beginning is important. Just keep the 14g in for 3-4 wks. It is important to wait even if the 16g might go right in no prob.
4ga lobes ,14ga 2nd hole lobes. 14ga tounge
full sleeve and 7 other Tattoos
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SHE NEEDS NO HELP
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WHEN WE DONT HAVE A CLUE
SHE NEEDS NO HELP
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ViolentJayne
- Posts: 420
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2nd lobe hole 12 - Contact:
Re: Should I go from 20g to 16g?
um 14 is bigger than 16 ,I think you are a lil confused or just mis-typed lol .. 18 ga would be your best bet , but if the 16s go in with no pain and no resistance it should be ok .. how long have you had your original 20 ga piercinghiptocode wrote:It sucks two spend the cash, but yeah get the 14g because you need to let your lobes stretch slow, slow, slow. The beginning is important. Just keep the 14g in for 3-4 wks. It is important to wait even if the 16g might go right in no prob.
4ga lobes ,14ga 2nd hole lobes. 14ga tounge
full sleeve and 7 other Tattoos
SHE'S ALWAYS NICE
AND GIVES ADVICE
WHEN WE DONT HAVE A CLUE
SHE NEEDS NO HELP
FROM YOU
full sleeve and 7 other Tattoos
SHE'S ALWAYS NICE
AND GIVES ADVICE
WHEN WE DONT HAVE A CLUE
SHE NEEDS NO HELP
FROM YOU
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Skill
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- Gauge Size:: 1/2g i want to go at 1 inch!
- Location: Canada
Re: Should I go from 20g to 16g?
Hey dude^^, the first time I stretched my ears I have started at 2g (6mm) and after i go to 8mm and after 12mm and after 16mm and after 20mm and after 1inch ( 25mm . Dont worry that doesn't hurt! and you keep you'r money, all you have to do is: apply olive oil when you wash you'r lobes. ( sorry for my english i'm a french canadian T_T ).
Don't worrry be happy ^^
Don't worrry be happy ^^
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corazon_de_oro
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Re: Should I go from 20g to 16g?
Don't listen to the person right above me, haha. Whatever you do.
Try the 16G, and if that doesn't work, get something in 18G.
Try the 16G, and if that doesn't work, get something in 18G.
I'm Lindsay.
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!
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Brainwashed
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Re: Should I go from 20g to 16g?
Thanks guys again!
I'm so happy it got shipped today which means it might come next week!
Crossing my fingers that I would have to go lower because of my right ear.
I'm so happy it got shipped today which means it might come next week!
Crossing my fingers that I would have to go lower because of my right ear.
Re: Should I go from 20g to 16g?
Just go slow, I know it'd suck if you have to go smaller but it'll be better in the long run! 
Starting to cover my body in tattoos! I love piercings, and ear stretching.
