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Beginners Guide - How To Stretch Your Ear Lobes With BodyJ4You Tapers Kit - Ear Stretching Kit
Shop Our Ear Stretching Kit - Use The Code STRETCH for 15% Off Your Gauges Kit Purchase. Before you start stretching your earlobes... The first thing you need to do is determine what size you are currently at for jewelry. A piercer will generally start your ears off at 16g or 14g. However, it depends on your piercer - so please check. If you used a piercing gun then it’s likely your lobes are pierced at 20g or 18g. Clean your newly pierced ear lobes regularly. Be sure to wait 4–6 months for your new piercing to heal before attempting to stretch. To properly stretch your ear lobes, you need to go slowly and one size at a time. Most gauges kits start at 14g and go up to 00g. 14g is the common size to start stretching. If your ears are at a 20g-18g, then start at a 16g taper & plug size. Using a gauges kit is the most cost-effective way to stretch your ears. Here's how to start! STEP 1 Remove any piercing jewelry in your lobe STEP 2 2. Clean your piercing site (we suggest using a saline spray) STEP 3 3. Massage your ear lobes for a few minutes - this helps get your ear ready for the stretch. STEP 4 4. Add lubricant to your ear lobe (we recommend Jojoba Oil or BodyJ4You ear stretching balm) AND your taper. STEP 5 5. Take your taper and thread the small end through your ear piercing. (if this hurts more than a pinch/sting STOP - you do not want to tear your lobes). STEP 6 6. Push the taper almost all the way through STEP 7 7. Take your plug and add lubricant to it. Jojoba oil or ear stretching aftercare balm. STEP 8 8. Push the plug through the larger size of the taper and thread it through your ear lobe as you pull out the taper. STEP 9 9. Make sure to secure the back of the plug with either an o-ring or screw on back. Before Your Next Stretch... Your next stretch should only be done when your ears are fully healed from your last stretch. It's recommended to wait at least 1 month and up to 2 months before stretching again, but the timing will be different for everyone. Keep note of how your ears feel, and always STOP if you experience any bleeding or pain. Shop Ear Stretching Kits Below
Learn moreCelebrity Curated Ear Piercings - Multiple Stacked Ear Piercing Jewelry Ideas
Shop Our Ear Jewelry - Use The Code EARBLOG for 15% Off Your Purchase. Let's See How Celebrities Are Styling Their Stacked / Multiple Ear Piercings! What Are Curated Ear Piercings? One of the biggest piercing trends this season has been stacked ear jewelry also called curated ear and multiple ear piercings. One can easily find photos of "ear curations" or ear jewelry collections all over social media and celebrities, usually consisting of tasteful combinations of a delicious array of jewelry styles and ear piercings. Pairing studs with rings, bars, and dangling ear jewelry can make for an interestingly layered composition. There are many different types of ear piercings, and each with its own name. We went over the different types, what they are, and inspiration for your own ear curation - read that here. Scroll down to see a few of our favorite curated ear styles! Emma Chamberlin Multiple Ear Piercings / Curated Ear Ideas Emma Chamberlin is a lifestyle YouTube favorite. She posts videos about her everyday life and how she copes with what life throws at her. With 9.9M subscribers her style is sure to influencer those watching. We grabbed some screenshots of a few of her stacked ear jewelry styles. Shop her style below each image below. It's fun to be different and switch up your style, which is why the curated ear trend is so popular! If I was staying the same, then I wouldn't be evolving and changing and that would be boring and that would be unhealthy. - Emma Chamberlain Hoops & Studs In the above photo Emma has 4 lobe piercings and 1 helix cartilage piercing. Her standard lobe has a basic gold hoop Her mid lobe is filled with a mini gold hoop with a gem stone Her upper lobe is a cz studded lined mini hoop Her lower helix piercing is a basic stud Her upper helix is a diamond shaped / rhombus shaped stud Shop this look below... Miley Cyrus Multiple Ear Piercings / Curated Ear Ideas We <3 Miley Cyrus' curated ear style. It's fun to be different and switch up your style, which is why the curated ear trend is so popular! It’s the little things that make us who we are in the bigger world. - Miley Cyrus Hoops & Studs In the above photo Miley has 3 lobe piercings and 2 helix cartilage piercing. Her standard lobe has a sparkly hoop - for a tone down look shop a basic gold hoop Her mid lobe is a mini basic stud Her upper lobe is a cz stud Her lower helix piercing is a basic stud Her upper helix is filled with a mini gold hoop with a gem stone Shop this look below... Shop Mileys Look
Learn moreHow To Insert Double Flared Saddle Plugs
GUIDE TO INSERTING DOUBLE FLARED SADDLE PLUGS WHAT ARE DOUBLE FLARED PLUGS A double flared plug is a piece of jewelry that has flared edges on both sides. The double flare keeps the jewelry secure from slipping out of your stretched ear lobes. Keep in mind that the flares are larger than the middle part of the plug jewelry. HOW TO INSERT DOUBLE FLARED PLUGS It is important to have some lubricant like Jojoba Oil or an Ear Stretching Balm when inserting or switching out any plugs jewelry. The lubricant will help with insertion, and promote proper healing. Coat the double flared piece of jewelry and lightly lubricate your ear with Jojoba Oil OR an Ear Stretching Balm. The process is then a little like putting a button through a buttonhole. Insert one edge of the flare of the plug through your ear, then gently pull down on the plug and pop the other edge of the flare through the ear. Do not force the plugs and stop right away if trying to insert them causes pain. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Shop Double Flared Plugs Sold out Sold out Sold out Sold out
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Body Piercing Holiday Gift Guide 2020
With the holidays around the corner and the pandemic keeping us all at home, shopping for gifts can be a bit of a challenge. I think everyone can agree that thoughtful gifts are the best kind of gifts. So we made a holiday gift guide to help you do just that! Tips For Thoughtful Gifting When choosing a gift for a loved one, here are some things to keep in mind that may help to make your search easier: Metals - Pay attention to what kind of metals they prefer to wear, such as silver or gold. Lifestyle - Do they have an active lifestyle that determines what kind of jewelry they wear? Style - Is their style classic, dramatic, romantic, or modern? Do they like piercings or jewelry that stand out or subtly compliment them? Plans - Do they plan to get a new piercing soon? Are they collecting jewelry for a curated ear? Do they plan to stretch their ear lobe piercings? Size - Do they need a specific gauge size for their jewelry? Gifts For Any Piercing The daily care and aftercare routines play an important role in any piercings lifetime. Here are some products that help heal fresh piercings, maintain old piercings, prevent infection, clean, and moisturize. 1. Organic Oils & Moisturizers Tea Tree Oil - Helps prevent infection, reduce inflammation, and sanitize piercings. 2 -3 drops can be added to a saline solution for a hygienic healing process. It makes a great all-purpose cleaner that also sanitizes surfaces without leaving traces of chemicals and smells great! Jojoba Oil - Helps keep piercings moisturized, minimize crust on new piercings, reduce irritation, and aids in healing. It can be used multiple times daily. Studies show that jojoba oil speeds up wound closures and stimulates collagen synthesis. Gauges Stretching Balm - A premium ear stretching aftercare cream to maintain stretched ear lobes. It contains a natural blend of emollients and moisturizers, including Karanja oil, Jojoba Oil, and Soy Butter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Body Piercing, Fashion Jewelry (@bodyj4you) Recovery Smelly Gelly - Conditioner comprised of natural emollients and essential oils. Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Assuaging, cleansing, and deodorizing effects. Moisturizes and soothes inflamed skin around piercing sites. It can be used as a lubricant for inserting large-gauge jewelry. 2. Cleaning Solutions 100% Dead Sea Salt Saline Rinse- Using this Recovery Sea Salt, derived from the mineral-rich Dead Sea, a body of water almost devoid of pollution and sodium chloride, can give irritated skin or new piercings an assuaging, all-natural recovery. BodyJ4you Saline Spray- Our convenient purified aftercare saline wash sprays gently onto the skin, removing dirt and debris from affected areas on your skin, allowing for recovery and maintenance that is healthy, hygienic, and healing. Our wash solution is environmentally friendly, vegan, and all-natural, devoid of CFCs, drugs, preservatives, or additives. Spray your way to a clean and healthy piercing. Aftercare Soap- A soothing serum designed to encourage a safe and healthy healing process for new tattoos, piercings, or even tattoo removal procedures. This vegan-friendly, rejuvenating formula is free of parabens, perfumes, or dyes. Many cleansing products claim a neutral pH level of 7, but our Aftercare Soap is happy to claim a biologist-confirmed pH range of 5 to 5.5, a level that is proven to be safe and compatible with the skin. UV Sanitizer - High-efficiency UV Light Kills 99% Germs and Bacteria on Smartphone, Jewelry, Face Masks, Keys, Earphones, Glasses and Other Personal Items within 5 Minutes. Harmless to Human Body, Portable, and Easy to Use. It's compact, stylish, and easy to use, making it a great gift option! Gifts To Help Them Upgrade If your special someone has earlobe piercings and they're thinking of stretching them to a larger size, our stretching kits can help with just that. Our kits come with everything they need to stretch without breaking the bank safely! If they are just about to finish their stretching journey, a set of plugs is the size gauge they aspire to be a motivating gift. Our unique glass jewelry is also a winner when it comes to gift-giving! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Body Piercing, Fashion Jewelry (@bodyj4you) Gifts With Their Future Piercing Plans In Mind If the person you plan to gift to has been talking about getting a certain piercing, but they're on edge about it, fake piercing jewelry can help! If you know they will be getting a new piercing soon, help them prepare by having their initial piercing jewelry ready for that day! Click below to select surgical steel jewelry that is a good candidate for initial jewelry to start with. SURGICAL STEEL PIERCING JEWELRY If they experience piercing and safety and want to do it themselves, we have kits for those with such credentials. BodyJ4You PIERCING KITS Gifts To Keep Your Loved Ones In Style Accessorize & Mesmerize! BodyJ4You's accessories are stylish and affordable. Check out the links below for plenty of giftable treasures! BodyJ4You MODERN EARRINGS BodyJ4You NECKLACES BodyJ4You CHOKER NECKLACES BodyJ4You BODY CHAINS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Body Piercing, Fashion Jewelry (@bodyj4you) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Body Piercing, Fashion Jewelry (@bodyj4you) This holiday season, treat someone special in your life with a thoughtful gift! We hope this guide has helped guide you through the chaos of searching for gifts online. Happy Holidays! If you have any anecdotes to share, please leave us a comment! We will add it to this post. Shop BELLY RINGS, NOSE RINGS, SEPTUM, NIPPLE, TRAGUS, & 14 KT GOLD JEWELRY and AFTERCARE here: SHOP NOW
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What to Know Before Stretching Your Piercing
Stretching in body modification is the gradual enlargement of a piercing, usually to fit larger jewelry. Doing so reveals a new spectrum of options for unique adornment. Stretching ear piercings are the most common form. However, nasal, septum, lip, nipple, and genital piercings can also be stretched. How far back does ear stretching go? "Earlobe stretching, like other body modification practices, has been around for thousands of years,” explains Demello, author of the Encyclopedia of Body Adornment, "...but only in the last few years has it become widespread in the united states". She elaborates, "from statues, mummies, and other evidence, we know that stretched ears have been worn in major civilizations around the world, including Egypt, China, and by the Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs, and Incans.." "...Tutankhamen, for example, had a stretched ear piercing...In all cases, stretched ears, and the elaborate jewelry worn in them, seem to be associated with elite or royal status and rank. In many cases, we know that the ears were stretched intentionally to wear earplugs, ear spools, and the like. But in other cases, as in China, the ears may have been stretched through the wearing of heavy hanging earrings in regular pierced ears. Today, stretched ears are still worn among some South American and African tribes, and often serves as a rite of passage and a mark of cultural identity for young boys or girls". How long does it take to stretch a piercing? Stretching takes time and commitment so prepare yourself mentally for the patience that will be needed for the journey! No matter the goal, stretch slowly and very gradually from start to finish. There are various methods to stretch your piercings, but no matter the technique, there are no real shortcuts. Usually, even old piercings that have long been healed won't be able to stretch up to more than one size at a time without causing tissue damage or tearing. Slow stretching is stressed with great importance because the tissue needs a sufficient amount of time in between intervals to heal and “regain its’ suppleness and integrity fully; only then is it safe to go further,” says Angel of The Piercing Bible. If your eagerness gets the better of you and your lobes are stretched in a hurry, you risk overstretching. Angel explains, "overstretching tends to result in a buildup of scar tissue and reduction of flexibility, which can limit your capacity to stretch in the future—or shrink back to normal, if desired.” There is no set timeline. However, Angel gives heed to some advice, "after stretching to a thicker gauge, you generally need to let the tissue recuperate and stabilize for a minimum of several months before attempting to fit in the next one.” As the gauge increments get larger (the size difference escalates), you will need to wait longer to heal until moving onto the next size up. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Body Piercing, Fashion Jewelry (@bodyj4you) on Aug 24, 2020 at 10:34am PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Body Piercing, Fashion Jewelry (@bodyj4you) on Oct 15, 2020 at 12:34pm PDT How long should you wait to stretch your ears after piercing? It is best to wait at least double, preferably triple, the initial healing time of your original piercing that you plan to expand before doing so. Talk with your professional piercer for advice on your specific piercing. Does stretching a piercing hurt? The process should be close to painless. There should never be any obvious tearing or bleeding. There can be micro-tears that aren't noticeable and can lead to infection, so it is important to keep up with hygiene. Can a piercer stretch your ears? It is possible, but not as advisable as the other-self options. The process is done by a professional piercer who makes a piercing with a piercing needle, and then right after the initial piercing, they insert a taper to stretch the piercing to a larger gauge. Excessively stretching this soon can lead to delayed healing. Can I stretch my ears at home? Four different stretching methods can be easily done at home. Combining the methods to cater to your goals is also possible but be sure to look out for any signs of pain or new sensations that may be a tell-tale to scale back to a smaller size. Tapering Most common technique Gradual method Use of a conical metal rod known as a taper pushed through the hole until its widest part is even with the skin. Larger tapers and then jewelry will be substituted over time as the hole gets bigger. Taping Use of Teflon tape (a thin tape found in hardware stores commonly used to seal off pipe threads) Gradual method A piece of tape is wrapped around the existing jewelry, forming a slightly larger diameter More tape is applied gradually till the goal is reached Dead stretching Simply stretching the hole in the skin until it is large enough to accommodate the desired jewelry It can result in tearing/ pain if not careful Weight Common in past traditional societies Stretched by the hanging of weights onto the jewelry Multiple rings can be added onto a hoop for weight as well as creativity It can result in tissue tearing and thinning if not careful When can I wear silicone tunnels after stretching? It is safe to wear other materials like acrylic, silicone, and organics once your piercing and stretched lobe are completely healed. Materials such as surgical steel, titanium, niobium, gold, platinum, and biocompatible polymers are good for the initial stretch. These materials are said to lower the cause of irritation, allergy, or infections. For a more in-depth look at stretching jewelry, check out our blog Here's What People Say About Acrylic, Surgical Steel, & Silicone To Stretch Your Ears! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Body Piercing, Fashion Jewelry (@bodyj4you) on Apr 23, 2020 at 12:44pm PDT How do you take care of freshly stretched ears? Check out our Ear Stretching Care & Aftercare blog for great care and cleaning routine tips! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Body Piercing, Fashion Jewelry (@bodyj4you) on Jan 15, 2020 at 5:14am PST That concludes our article. If you have any anecdotes to share, please leave us a comment! We will add it to this post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Body Piercing, Fashion Jewelry (@bodyj4you) on Sep 30, 2020 at 9:48am PDT Shop GAUGE KITS, SURGICAL STEEL JEWELRY, & PIERCING CARE here: SHOP NOW
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Types of Ear Lobe Cartilage Piercings, Sizes & How to Curate Them - Curated
This year has been a year of learning how to collect unexpected chaos moments and transform them into something meaningful. As we have all had to take a step back from each other, we have focused more on ourselves and our own well-beings. This has lead to the beautiful emergence of the rise of individuality within our society. Like the chaos we have transformed this year, some of us have also done so with piercings clusters. With an amount that may seem overwhelming, chaotic even, ear jewelry clusters have been arranged in such a visually appealing way that it becomes a curated work of art. What Are Curated Ear Piercings? One of the biggest piercing trends this year has been stacked ear jewelry. One can easily find photos of "ear curations" or ear jewelry collections all over social media, usually consisting of tasteful combinations of a delicious array of jewelry styles and ear piercings. Pairing studs with rings, bars, and dangling ear jewelry can make for an interestingly layered composition. There are many different types of ear piercings, and each with its own name. We will go over the different types, what they are, and inspiration for your own ear curation. Earlobe- The most common ear piercing, in the lobule, the most fleshy part in the ear lobe, usually pierced right in the center. Quick healing time, 4-8 weeks. Ring-style or bar-style jewelry can be used for initial piercing. Can use a wide array of jewelry. Standard lobe piercing size is usually 20g - 18g, although some piercing professionals will do 16g - 14g. Knowing the size of your piercing is important as this will help you determine which size jewelry you can purchase for your lobes. Shop ear lobe jewelry here - https://www.bodyj4you.com/collections/earrings Upper Lobe- placed just above the standard lobe piercing. This type of piercing is usually placed to the side of the center of the ear lobe toward the outer edge of the ear. Quick healing time, 4-8 weeks. Ring-style or bar-style jewelry can be used for initial piercing. Standard lobe piercing size is usually 20g - 18g, although some piercing professionals will do 16g - 14g. Shop ear lobe jewelry here - https://www.bodyj4you.com/collections/earrings Ear Cartilage Piercings- Helix- this piercing placed by the curved outer rim of the ear. Ring style jewelry is best for initial piercing. Or Scapha- placed on the flatter portion of the cartilage where the helix curves, the right end of the industrial bar on the chart. Studs or ring style jewelry for initial piercing. Longer healing time, 3-9 months or longer. Piercing size 16g and 14g with the most common being 16g. "Floating" Cartilage or Flat- Placed in the “flat” towards the center away from the edge. Studs or a ring large enough to envelop the helix (the outer rim of your ear) for initial piercing jewelry. Piercing size 16g and 14g with the most common being 16g. Tragus- Placed above the earlobe, on the cartilage that connects to the face. 3-9 months or longer to heal. Small barbell for initial piercing jewelry. Important to pick jewelry that fits well, not too small or large, so that the tragus piercing does not get caught on the anti-tragus cartilage. Large jewelry can look and feel awkward in this piercing. Small dainty jewelry really complements the position. Piercing size 16g and 14g with the most common being 16g. Antitragus- Placed in the rise of the cartilage above the earlobe. Ring, curved bar, mini barbell, barbell jewelry for initial piercing. Bar style jewelry may be more comfortable. 3-9 months to heal. Piercing size 16g and 14g with the most common being 16g. Surface Tragus- Placed more toward the face from the tragus. Piercing size 16g and 14g with the most common being 16g. Conch- Placed down in the deep central bowl-shaped section of the ear. Heals in 3-9 months or longer (commonly 6 months). Start initially with a barbell to heal better since a ring is subject to excess trauma. After healing, ring style or stud jewelry can be used. Piercing size 16g and 14g with the most common being 16g. Rook- In the cartilage near the face on the upper part of the ear. Heals in 3-9 months or longer (commonly 6 months). Ring or curved bar to start. Jewelry can be placed in the center of the ridge or closer to the face. To consider: if you have a phone or headphones up against your ears a lot, this may not be the piercing for you due to the discomfort you will feel from the pressure on the piercing. Piercing size 18g and 16g with the most common being 16g. Daith- Right beneath the Rook piercing and above the tragus cartilage toward the inner shell of the ear. 3-9 months or longer to heal. Ring or curved bar to start with for initial piercing jewelry. An attractive piercing that frames the tissue. Most common daith piercing size is 16g Ear head or Forward Helix- Placed on the upper part of the ear (helix) that connects to the head. 3-9 months or longer to heal. Ring, barbell, or mini barbell for initial piercing jewelry. If you wear eyeglasses or sunglasses, show your piercer where they lay on your ears so that the piercing can be placed appropriately for comfort. Piercing size 16g and 14g with the most common being 16g. Antihelix or Snug- Placed usually across from the Tragus toward the ear’s outer edge, the rook piercing is placed farther down on the same ridge. 3-9 months or longer to heal. Curved barbell, or if you have a well-defined ear, a ring can be used for initial piercing jewelry. To consider: If you talk with the phone up to your ear a lot or have pressure from headphones, this may be an uncomfortable piercing for you. Piercing size 16g and 14g with the most common being 16g. Inspiration For Ear Piercing Curations When creating an ear-piercing composition, adding jewelry pieces that create asymmetry instantly adds interest. Jewelry that connects two piercings at an angle or clusters of jewelry at opposite ends of the ear can do so. Asymmetry allows for an unexpected uniqueness in the curation. Traditional ways to adorn the ears are in the past, and now wearing mismatching earrings and combining one of a kind finds peaks our modern interest. The beauty of the unexpected is gravitational. 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What To Know Before Getting a Lip or Labret Piercing
What To Know Before Getting a Lip or Labret Piercing Maybe you were graced by a touch of class upon passing someone with a Monroe labret piercing or enchanted by a Medusa piercing in the delicate dip above their lips and the idea of getting one too excited you. Labret piercings bring out the beauty of the mouth and can be combined in so many ways to complement your unique style. In this article, we will cover the different kinds of labret / lip piercings, a bit of history, the processes, and care.
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What To Know Before Getting A Tongue Piercing
What To Know Before Getting A Tongue Piercing Tongue piercings are like pleasant little surprises when you discover someone has one. You notice a flick of metallic shine between someone's pearly whites as they speak or share a laugh. Oral piercings bring out the beauty of the mouth by furthering it as a form of expression. In this article, we will cover the different kinds of tongue piercings, the process, and care.
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What To Know Before Getting A Nose Piercing
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