Earlier I stretched my earlobe for the first time, I went from 1.6mm to 3.2mm (later found out that's not the best idea), how long should I wait until I go for 5mm/what steps should I take? Thanks GC
best thing would be to take them out, let them heal and then do it the RIGHT way. you can either do that or wait a good 9 months before going from 3.2mm to 4mm (NOT 5MM!!). stop skipping sizes
Never skip. If you were at a 1.6mm before, you should have only went up to a 2. You should take them out and give your ears time to heal again.At that size is easier to use tapers, just make sure they're steel and well lubricated.After I reached 6mm I started taping though. So much less stress on your ear, especially when you get to the bigger jumps. The best thing I can say is take your time. Couple months between each stretch depending on your body and the size of the jump. Don't develop bad habits early.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Grasscity Forum mobile app
I was told 2mm (from what seems to be an unreliable source) it the most you should stretch each time, so I thought 1.6mm to 3.2mm wouldn't be bad at all... Although the good news is there is no pain, they didn't bleed and no swelling, I think I got lucky...although I don't think ill be skipping sizes again, just in case.
The jumps are different depending on which size you are stretching to.Just be careful and take your time.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Grasscity Forum mobile app