Why do people wear ear tunnels?

Why do people wear ear tunnels?

Ear stretching allows people to wear unique types of jewelry in their ears known as “spacers” or “gauges.” Some people stretch their ears because of cultural traditions, while others just like how it looks.

When can I put tunnels in my ears?

Ear stretching can be done as soon as you want. The only real condition is that you need to have a completely healed piercing before you start. It’s best to wait up to 6 months (sometimes longer) to make sure it’s fully healed and you’ll be able to stretch evenly.

Do silicone tunnels Keep your ears stretched?

Silicone plugs can be super comfortable! The material is very stretchy and soft. But don’t be fooled. Although you may think this is a great tool for bunching up into a small ball in order to insert into your stretched ears to go up a size very quickly, this is most likely going to result in over stretching!

What are the dangers of ear stretching?

What precautions or side effects should you be aware of? A “blow out” happens when you stretch your ear too fast and scar tissue builds up in the hole. This can result in permanent scarring. Stretching too quickly can tear your ear tissue in half or cause earlobe skin to detach and hang from your head.

When can you wear 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 can I hide my gauges?

If you have longer hair, you can wear it over your ears, using styling gel to keep it in place. Another way to hide your gauges is to tuck them under a bandanna or hat. You can also purchase flesh-colored plugs to make your gauges less noticeable.

Are silicone tunnels safe?

Stretching piercings with silicone flesh tunnels is not advised, although some individuals have had perfectly good results. Ideally a piercing should be stretched gradually, with plenty of time to heal and “breathe” in between stretching.

Can you shower with silicone plugs?

Prolonged exposure to water or moisture will warp and crack the plugs. Take them out when you shower, swim, etc. To clean them, wipe them off with a clean, damp cloth and oil them. Regular oiling with coconut or jojoba oil is also needed to prevent the jewelry from cracking and drying out.