How to Start Stretching Your Lobes? Guide to Stretched Piercing

So, you’re thinking about stretching your lobes? That’s a bold choice! It’s a style that definitely grabs attention, tells a story, and gives your ears a unique flair. But how do you transition from regular earlobe piercings to those smooth, eye-catching tunnels?

Let’s dive into a friendly guide to kick off your stretching journey. Here we will be talking about some straightforward tips and facts.

Step 1: Start with Pierced Lobes, Obviously

Before you do anything, you need a solid foundation that are pierced ears. If your lobes are already pierced and fully healed, congrats because you’re already on your way! If not, that’s your first step. Get them pierced by a professional and let them heal completely before even thinking about stretching. Standard piercings usually start at a 0g or 00g gauge. When you’re ready to level up, you’ll go up one size at a time. That means:

1. 0g stretches to 00g
2. 2g stretches

Please note, you should approach stretching with patience for the best results.

Step 2: Say No to Jewellery That Doesn’t Suit You

Once you start stretching, you’ll need the right kind of jewellery. Do not go for cheap mall kiosk stuff here. Glass and titanium plugs are your best friends. Why? Because they’re non-porous (aka bacteria-resistant), body-safe, and usually come in a single flare style that slides in smoothly. There won’t be any problem with using them.

Step 3: Use Lubrication

Yes, you are going to need a lube. We’re talking about body-safe lubricants that are made from jojoba oil or specialty stretching balms. These help your jewellery glide in without causing microtears, inflammation, etc. It nourishes your skin and prevents cuts, damage and pain. 

Step 4: Maintain your lobes

Please note that aftercare isn’t just for fresh piercings. Your stretched lobes need some care, too.

Keep things clean with saline spray if you’ve just finished a stretch. Once you’re healed, make sure to keep your lobes moisturised with some lightweight lotions or oils.

The more your lobes are healthy, the more ways you can enjoy your ear stretching journey.

Step 5: Patience Is Key (And Absolutely Necessary)

This isn’t a race, folks. Seriously. A healthy stretch takes time. Whether you’re using tapers, dead stretching, or diving into full punch mode, just take it easy. Rushing can lead to tears, blowouts, and infections, and those are not part of the look you want.

Let your ears heal naturally, and then go again with stretching. Ultimately, patience is the key to achieving your dream look of stretched ears!

Need Supplies?

If you’re ready to gear up, Punk Plugs has everything you could possibly need: stretching kits, aftercare products, ear lobes, jewellery, the whole shebang. And if you ever have questions, we’re just a message away. Seriously, don’t hesitate to ask us anything. Your stretching journey is uniquely yours, but you don’t have to go it alone. We’re here to support you and your lobes. Now go ahead and stretch wisely!