How Long To Wait To Size Up Gauges. Use this chart to quickly reference what the next step in your stretching journey will be. whether you are measuring in gauges. millimeters. or inches. The bigger you go. the longer you have to wait as well. but this is just basic advice for right now.
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I had mine pierced at the mall (18g). and i was able to put in a 14g after a month with no problems. That said. you’ll be looking at a few months. usually around 4 months for smaller gauges. all the way up to a year or two for larger gauges. I change my tape at least daily. but i wait a few days before adding more layers.
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Usually to gauge ears for couple mm. you have to wait at minimum 6 weeks. I had mine pierced at the mall (18g). and i was able to put in a 14g after a month with no problems.
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It depends on the size you want to achieve. Once your ears have healed from the initial.
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It depends on the size you want to achieve. You should take it nice and easy. and go up a size about every one/two weeks.
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I had mine pierced at the mall (18g). and i was able to put in a 14g after a month with no problems. Just how long you should wait between stretches depends upon what size you are gauging up to and how quickly you personally heal between stretches.
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I change my tape at least daily. but i wait a few days before adding more layers. Or take a warm wet cloth and soak the piercing for a few minutes to ease up the tissue and help with the stretch.
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Wait at least 6 weeks between gauges. but keep an eye on your piercing. Good luck with the gaugeing and remember.
Stretching May Seem Like It’s Taking Forever. But It’s Best To Listen To Your Body To Prevent Blowouts.
Anyone who tells you do just bear the pain of going up 2 or more sizes is stupid. The longer you wait between stretches the easier the stretch is. Once your ears have healed from the initial.
It Depends On The Size You Want To Achieve.
The minimum time lapse in between should be no less than two weeks. But these suggestions are just the bare minimum. It it hurts stop. and gauge when it doesnt.
Don’t Go Up To The Next Gauge If You Notice Any Redness. Swelling. Or Irritation After 6 Weeks.
If you want to go straight from 16g to 00g. allow 18 months at least for the entire stretching. It’s usually recommended that you go up one gauge at a time (expressed in measurements of 2) when moving to a larger piece of jewelry to avoid developing a blowout. You should take it nice and easy. and go up a size about every one/two weeks.
And Wait A While Longer.
About a month. maybe more depending on how your ears feel. Whilst there is a common ‘point of no return size’ for ear stretching. every ear is different and some may not close at all after a certain size. For instance. it is better to wait 6 months in between a stretch then 2 months.
16 Gauge Is A Good Starting Point If You Never Wear Earrings Or If You Have Recently Had Them Pierced And They Are Just Healed Up.
Do consider that smaller gauges tend to be easier to pop right through than larger gauges. especially if you have the smaller gauge in your ear for a longer period of time. Just how long you should wait between stretches depends upon what size you are gauging up to and how quickly you personally heal between stretches. For how long do you leave tapers in before putting plugs in?