What material should tapers be?
What material should tapers be?
Most tapers are acrylic or steel. It’s really up to you which one to use. Many people recommend steel tapers because they slide through the piercing easier.
Can I use acrylic tapers to stretch my ears?
Acrylic tapers can be used for stretching and are the most affordable material. However, there isn’t a way to sterilize it, so acrylic carries a higher risk of holding or transferring bacteria.
How long should I wait to put in silicone tunnels?
Stretch with surgical stainless steel or glass, then insert silicone tunnels when the stretch is fully healed. Healing after a stretch usually takes one to two weeks. Never insert jewelry into your body that another person has worn, no matter how well you know the person or how clean the jewelry seems.
How do you put a plug in after tapers?
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- To stretch with tapers, the first thing you need to do is wash your hands and anything going in your ear lobe.
- Next, you’ll want to pick a lubricant.
- Put the lubricant on the taper and your earlobe and then slowly put the taper in.
- Once you have the taper through, you’ll put the plug in right after.
How do you gauge your ears for the first time?
To prepare your ears for stretching, apply a warm compress to the piercing for several minutes in order to ease up the tissue and make the stretch easier. Then, wash the area, rinse well and pat dry. Once you’re ready for the stretch, apply oil around the perimeter of your piercing.
What size taper should I start with?
Getting Started 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.
Why you shouldn’t use acrylic tapers?
The best tapers for stretching are made of stainless steel. Acrylic tapers can be used for stretching and are the most affordable material. However, there isn’t a way to sterilize it, so acrylic carries a higher risk of holding or transferring bacteria.
