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Stretching my ears? Should I start at 16g or 14g?

I've had a normal piercing for about two years now.I know that I should use a titanium/steel taper to stretch my ears,and that tapers aren't jewlery,but is it ok If I wear acrylics after a couple of weeks?

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  • 10 years ago
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    it is okay to wear acrylics but if you can get a better quality material, you probably should. Acrylic can really upset some peoples ears and make them swell and sore.

    Wood or metal are the best materials!

    good luck!

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Well, i stretched my left lobe starting on 5mm, which i think is around a 4g, which was a little stupid, but I don't have much patience, haha. Start on a 16g I'd say, as it's a much more comfortable experience. Blow-outs are not nice, and can be easily avoided by stretching slowly.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    You should probably start at 18g or your ears might rip/bleed. It won't kill you to start with acrylics. Good luck

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