After getting your ears pierced, you might want to make the holes a bit larger. This is a process that should be done slowly and over time so that the skin has time to heal during the stretching process. The following are a few tips to keep in mind when using ear stretching jewelry to achieve this trend with piercings.
Keep it Clean
When stretching a piercing, you need to keep the jewelry clean as well as the hole itself. There could be oils that are secreted during the stretching process. These are normal and often occur as a way to protect the skin. Use mild soap and warm water to clean the area to prevent an infection from occurring.
Feeling an Itch
As you continue using ear stretching jewelry, you might experience itching in the area. You could feel an itching sensation if the skin is stretched too fast. If this is the case, then you want to leave jewelry of one size in the piercing a bit longer to allow your skin time to properly heal and become larger. Sometimes, itching can be an indication that there is an infection present. If you notice any kind of itching, apply a small amount of lotion to the area, and keep the piercing clean until you’re ready to continue the stretching process.
Adding Weights
A small weight can sometimes be added to the jewelry that you use to aid in stretching your piercing. These are often used when you want to pull the lobe a bit lower while keeping the size of the piercing to a minimum.
