My Ear Stretching Journey from 1,6mm to 8mm (14g to 0g)

[@poekeyhoitz5233]

Finally. Someone who took the time to stretch their ears slowly. Well done. Massage. Jojoba oil. Most people don’t listen to me so I grow weary of sharing advice. But a little trick I learned is to use a little baby powder on your ear hole after you shower, massage and lotion/oil. Then wipe off all the excess so your face isn’t all white. This helps with ear stink and is beneficial at keeping the area dry and stop ear tackiness. I do it everyday. My lobes area 1-3/8”

[@poodlenoodlesoup1]

Looks like you spent a lot of time slowly stretching them. Congrats. I was not as patient. I went from 14g to 00g in four weeks..... although my ears are bigger and stretch easily, slower is better.

[@poodlenoodlesoup1]

Also.... using the tape method is good, you can buy the half (as well as 1/4) sizes online.

[@phlegm5596]

Was there any pain? Did you use tapers?

[@Jaxon8905]

Same here. Went from 14-2g in 5 days, but you can’t tell I did it that fast. Slow route is the best route tho. Did you make the jump to 0g from a 2g or 1g?

[@Jaxon8905]

@@phlegm5596 hurts like hell.

[@phlegm5596]

@@Jaxon8905 5 days is insane that can’t be safe lol do they look like a cat butt? Any blowouts or tears? also 2g to 0g is a 2mm jump I think so it’s better to use 1g

[@azularenaa]

there’s a thread on a reddit group where people post what their healthy naked lobes look like after stretching, and honestly yours look better than 99% of the people who post there. going through my ear stretching journey i want my lobes to look EXACTLY like that! no cat butt or anything

[@Tronderose]

🙌

[@anaelramiro]

Can you link me to the group?:)

[@KexiLexi]

@@anaelramiro It’s r/stretched, but they downvote everything that doesn’t follow their guide. No matter how healthy is the ear, if you don’t follow the stretching guide they downvote you lmao

[@hawkerfels3891]

@@KexiLexi they really do - I posted about how I haven't been able to get my ears to stretch at all and that the taper method has worked best for me but they hate anything that isn't dead stretching. I have really thick lobes that get in their own way trying to dead stretch, that was getting me closer to a blowout than a taper ever has. Different methods for different bodies, patience is the only thing you really need.

[@KexiLexi]

@@hawkerfels3891 same for me. I have small lobes sadly (in general, my lobes are attached :) ) and they are not really stretchy. Anytime I try deadstretching it doesn’t work. I can wear the weight for weeks, every day for hours, nope. I also recently had an accident, I ordered metal tunnels and one of them turned out to be really short. I also got a taper with it and my dad cut the pointy part and made it smooth so I can wear it as a plug. They were fukin’ mad lmao

[@SAMMIE211]

i re watch this every few months im so happy to be getting a proper kit for this rather then just using random things like i did when i was 13, waiting 3 years was the best choice

[@raynewithhorns]

Congratulations!! Hope your ear stretching process is going well

[@abbyfrazier839]

i’m so happy to see such healthy ears and you were so patient!!! thank you for setting such a good example of how to healthily stretch your ears :)). i just put in my 10g tapers today,, i had 14g curved barbells in but they were heavy and i hang heavy earring from them all the time so i was at a 12g for sure. 10 went in smoothly for my good ear, i know we all have a good and a bad one, and my bad ear was a little more resistant but still good. my goal is a 2g!!!! (not that anyone cares but i felt like sharing by i’m super excited)

[@edubble5003]

The journey is so fun honestly I just put in my 2g tunnels in on Sat. And I love them. My goal is about 1 inch but I've had so much fun. Rlly just be patient listen to your ears 6 weeks at least and if it stings rlly bad STOP!! have fun bro on your stretching journey

[@sabrinabetanzo6692]

Your patience its gold

[@chaotic.content]

this was so satisfying to watch. congrats on reaching your goal size! 👏

[@Tronderose]

Yaaaas, thank you!!

[@adennis2529]

I’ve just begun my ear stretching journey and I’m super excited. I started at 16g and I really wish it would stretch faster but I know it’s going to take patience

[@Tronderose]

It truly does. Good luck on your journey!

[@ToxicBtx]

Bro I literally just started my journey a week ago and I’m already at a 4mm/6g on one ear and a 3mm/8g on the other😭 I feel no pain at all. I’m so lucky to heal fast😩

[@solana9678]

@@ToxicBtx try not to go too fast! it might seem like you’re doing fine now but there’s risk of tearing, blowouts or thinning your lobes if you rush. but obviously you know your ears best 🖤

[@Lilsp00]

I’m at a 16g just up in 14 to start the journey

[@spookyspacedude3663]

I never thought about using the taping method on smaller sizes. I started taping at 6g and I'm now at 9mm. My goal size is 12mm (1/2 inch). Question for the QnA, do you plan on stretching to a bigger size anytime in the future? Or are you happy where you are now? They suit you very well!

[@talitascatolin6128]

What kind of tape do you use?

[@jxstified7558]

Im at 32mm and I love looking at people starting to stretch their ears, its awesome!

[@Tronderose]

Agreed!

[@1hinita]

wonderful journey! I just started my journey! my ears are already pierced since birth so i started with a single flare 18g June. now moving on to a 16g this weekend. My journey will be slow but iv been enjoying it so far. My goal is 00g :D

[@marcellocolona4980]

I recommend you take it slow. My wife started with her piercings about 15 years ago. She stretched to about 12mm years ago and wears thick, heavy rings in both ears, which are a turnoff for some men, but I find her many piercings very sexy. As she got older she removed some of her facial piercings but not the ear piercings; she still wears a large septum ring which is her “trademark” and she removes that rarely and only for cleaning. She is Nigerian and the piercings make her look very “tribal” or ethnic. If you’re into body modification, piercings are the way to go since most are removable unlike tattoos.

[@uluruise]

By far the best time lapse on KZbin, just started my journey last week, goal is 5mm. Plan on taking my time.

[@baumeister5705]

I remember when 5mm was my goal, I didn’t stay there for more than 6 months

[@chloelnd]

I could never have the patience to change the tape every day 😂😭 I'm proud of you!

[@bantebutete8644]

Thank you for this video. I am currently on 2mm and my goal is 8mm. I wanted to make it faster as well but seeing your video, I decided to take it slowly. Thanks again! ❤

[@Tronderose]

Your ears will thank you ;)

[@Ruby-px4ug]

i’m currently at a 2g and am in love with this size i might stay at this size for a while , im so excited for my new plugs + tunnels to come in

[@potqtoes1095]

i got mine done from 6mm to 8mm today and omg the pain. i have many piercings but my god was it sore.. i should’ve done 7mm but ive been doing 2mm up each time. this video is super satisfying:)

[@alainaval]

Apparently it’s not supposed to hurt but be slow and gradual. No one told me that when I first gauged then in high school lol! But this is my second go around as an adult and I’m glad to know that it doesn’t have to hurt.

[@bgirlsquirrel]

Well, you've convinced me to take it slowly on my ears. After having just a normal piercing for 40 years, they are a bit stretched out already and had bought some hangers that are probably around 2mm, and they went right in my ears, no pain or anything. One even fell out at one point. Got another pair of hangers that were a bit bigger and realized they aren't going to just "fit". Got myself some tapers and tunnels, I will be following your example 💜💜🐿️

[@Tronderose]

Nice! That's a good start. I never used tapers, but good luck :)

[@Baloww]

This is the best video I’ve seen very creative n to the point I love it

[@ShakinandBacon]

Thank you for your video! I had 2g then took them out and let my ears heal for 2 years. I decided to do it again so I’m at 6g rn. Excited to go on this journey again!

[@uknoowhoo3407]

Just started my stretching journey i was told people shouldn't use tape on a 1.6mm but I though wouldn't that be the easiest way to stretch instead of shoving a tapper in your ear?? Seeing you using tape gave me alittle more confidence on using it 😁😁

[@Tronderose]

If they gave you a solid reason not to, then I'd like to know ;D I had no problems using it, and I hope it works for you too

[@uknoowhoo3407]

@@Tronderose no solid reason they just said they didn't like the idea of putting tap on a 1.6mm

[@maddiehall5317]

I’m thinking about getting gauges after not having any ear piercings/earrings for 10 years lol. I think these actually look pretty cool to have

[@peachyghoul710]

Been stretching for 13+ years. It took me alooot of patients but worth it in the end. I have 3 sets on each ear now and only have 2 more sizes to go on my 1st holes until I'm completely finished with my journey

[@alexrose4994]

Just started my ear stretching journey as of a little while ago and I'm so excited but nervous too. I like seeing everyone's videos of their process and journeys into it. Calms me. Any tips for aftercare ? Also, I loved the video. 😄

[@lil.spooky.pumpkin]

I have in 14g rn. I'm only working up to a 6mm tho, but super excited. I've wanted gauges for awhile Now in a 10g Now in 6g

[@Tronderose]

Yay - getting close!!

[@GODSAVETHEQUEENTHEFACISTREGIME]

wow some people like this person have such nice ears!

[@chriso8464]

I got these a while back. If you have thick lobes this specific kit is not for you. The edges where they taper off aren’t sanded or curved so they pinch your ears at bigger sizes and they’ve gone as far as to scrape in my skin on days where i was actively moving around meaning i had to pause the stretching to give the cuts a chance to heal. The tapers provided were also quite a bit bigger than the plugs provided so upsizing can be painful. Also would stay away if you’re not careful or have an active lifestyle as the rubber bands get lost easily.

[@Tronderose]

If the tunnels are too narrow for you lobes, I recommend using the clear glass plugs with a rounded back. They're extra long and perfect for stretching.

[@anabananapopana]

I‘m really late, but I got some questions: what tape did you use and how often did you change it? Did you change it at all? I‘m using dead stretching plugs, but the sizes are so short rn and my ears don‘t easily stretch, that nothing happens. Thinking about using tape with my plugs until I reach bigger sizes with more weight.

[@Tronderose]

I have made several videos on this topic that answers your question - just search for "ear stretching" on my channel :)

[@Stitchyyz]

Just use thread tape or I think ptfe it's safe for your ears

[@chillmode4112]

Awesome congrats!! I’m so glad I found your video

[@ch3m1c4l_c0ff1n]

This is so interesting to watch! I have always wondered how they do this :)

[@johncarlin5473]

Nice so it took just under a year, I really want to do mine too

[@theabominator22]

mine bled constantly, but i was stupid and got to 8mm too quickly, I've not stretched since last year and my goal size is 10mm

[@sydney3472]

love this video ! how did you go about taping ? like how when did you start to tape after each stretch and how often did you add a layered it ???

[@Tronderose]

I usually waited 4 or 5 days between putting tape on. I'd add only one or two layers at a time. When I reached a new size I let my ear rest for about a week before I put new tape on. This is not something exact to go by, as everyone is different, and what might work for me may not work for you, just keep that in mind.

[@gabbyr4287]

@@Tronderose excuse but when you guys talk about taping ?what does that mean

[@Tronderose]

@@gabbyr4287 you wrap the tunnel in layers of PTFE tape to slowly increase the size

[@gojilabarbar844]

this is the right way, i did the wrong thing 12mm in just 2 months, and it hurts a lot

[@sharicandi2624]

This is the most beautiful 😍 ear stretching journey video I've ever watched.

[@Tronderose]

Haha, thanks!

[@sharicandi2624]

@@Tronderose You're welcome! By the way: question...can you do salt water soaks while using the taping method? I'm new to earlobe stretching (at a 4 gauge now) and want to try taping like you did.

[@Tronderose]

@@sharicandi2624 I'm not sure, but I don't think it's a good idea because of the tape and drying out your skin. I would just lubricate with oil!

[@sharicandi2624]

@@Tronderose Thanks again💗👍😎

[@witlessteam901]

Fantastic job! Very inspirational. ☺️

[@asan4106]

Ive been avoiding my first stretch to a 14g jsjs I get half way and stop because it starts hurting a bit and I heard its only supposed to feel like a little pinch. Are there any ways to build up to the 14g? Or should I just go for it...

[@Tronderose]

I think a taper is the only choice for that size. Just take some extra time and go really slow with breaks between the steps where it stops. So slide it in to where it's slightly painful, leave it for 5-10 minutes (30 even, if you have to), then try to go further, and repeat. Remember lubrication!

[@asan4106]

@@Tronderose thanks so much this really helps:)

[@michaelhill5570]

I just started stretching my ears and tbh 14g was nothing so I skipped right to 12, I didn’t bother trying 10 but I’ve only had my ears pierced for like 4 months but tapers definitely do help, if anything there are 16g tapers and stuff you can find online

[@luigimedina1493]

Nice, wish i could do it quick. I have regular earring right now. Right ear gives a lot of problems...have to take super good care and use saline solution a lot...plan on only stretching to a 10g

[@ravenmotionless666]

If i put vaseline on mine while stretching is that still ok?

[@mycelium_6508]

Where did you get these jewelry?

[@emmakat882]

thanks for showing us your process- my sister and I were curious- so cool! and slightly terrifying🧚‍♂️💖💖

[@ciukilp]

So the plugs I'm using to stretch have rubbers to hold them in place and tha way I decide to go to the next size is wait til the rubbers start slipping through the wholes and then check the next size. Although I only switched sizes once so far. I'm roughly 3 weeks in and switched from 1.4 mm to 2 because the plug kept slipping through and when I tried the 2mm plug I barely even felt it was there. I'm guessing I will take even longer to get to 8mm than you did but the slow stretching leads to prettier results

[@prd2bevgy]

Great video well done! Very wise to use 1/2 sizes.. while I did do the same I had a few minor issues too. Def go slow you’ll know when it’s time to size up. 👌👍

[@lillianflorence6056]

How do they stay in

[@Tronderose]

Pressure and friction

[@juelgrace]

Currently on 12 G 🎉

[@is_9056]

Safe,healthy and happiness is a key to Beauty take it slow and do it good and it will look very good and cool. Everyone should take care of themselves and try to be happy 😊 ❤⭐️

[@ole6396]

how many layers of tape do you wrap? nice job stretching btw! im nervous starting mine but excited :D

[@Tronderose]

Maybe about 2-3 layers each time. Good luck!

[@katiecrockett6153]

I had my ears stretched when I was 18 to a 0. I had to take them out a couple years later for something. I'm thinking about stretching again. Mine returned to normal when I took them out.

[@kayleigh-1294]

I had my ears pierced as a kid but it wasn't a good experience and they closed up. If I was to get my ears re-pierced, how long should I wait before stretching? :)

[@Ddeath.Eaterr]

I love this video. I want to stretch so I’m doing all the research I can ❤

[@calebhiebert3062]

Nice, I just started, I'm old so I'm going to go slower. Looks good, wondering about your second lobe does it bug the stretched part or is it out of the way enough.

[@Tronderose]

Second lobe piercing does not interfere :) Good luck!

[@johndiel6080]

Im stopping at 3mm(8G) my family would hate me if i went any bigger 😂

[@Md1e_ken]

lol same

[@volkerleiste6191]

Well done!

[@wilveraliet9473]

beginner here, asking how many days should i wear per size?

[@abitbraindead8057]

At the smaller sizes you should be wearing them for a month + the bigger you go the longer you wait

[@PyroBrockie]

I just started my journey on this is was really nervous till I got them then when I got the first ones in I thought it was hurt bad no it was just sore but went away after a day or 2 thank you for your tips helped me to gauge my ear right

[@thomasjones6638]

I stretched really fast in the past with tapers. From 16g - 00 In a few months. Every stretch hurt bad. This time I’m going to go slow and use the PTFE tape. I tapered to start off since the plugs are so small. The 14g went right through without really even touching my ears. So I went right to a 12g I think my ears never fully closed fully down to a 16g

[@Tronderose]

When you've stretched before, it makes it easier the next time around :)

[@MariaPfuriouspenguincoffee]

looks amazing 😍

[@nahdataintit4984]

Can you explain why you put tape on the earrings? Also, when to cover the earrings in tape?

[@Tronderose]

The tape slowly increases the size. I put it on every 4 or 5 days

[@jojoreisinger615]

I just went from a 16g to an 8g accidentally in 3 days lol my girlfriend thought she gave me a 10g from her collection and it was actually an 8 and I only had slight stinging lol

[@bettyxx88]

I just started my journey today and like you I have to be very patient. I’ve had my ears pierced since birth. Not sure what I want my goal to be yet but my question is, how often to do you wait until you go the bigger size? Thank you in advance!

[@AlonzoMorin-s1o]

Im doin the same thing i wanna strech properly just got my ears done 2 weeks ago and i wanna know when i can start stretching

[@ookipuki]

MAY I PLEASE ASK YOUR ROUTINE WHEN YOU BEGAN??? did you wait 1 month after 1 stretch !??? Did you wash and salve your ear everyday while it healed? What did you use to clean ear and gauge? Where and which products/kits did u buy? Im so Sorry I'm so serious about this and I want exactly your results/size! ! ❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@katjagorter953]

what if you stretch all the way to your second lobe that's really close?

[@prd2bevgy]

Same here.. decide if you wanna keep it- I’m at 10MM and my 2nd hole went up to 5g but now I’m at 8g cuz not gonna keep but want it looking pretty till it gets swallowed up lol

[@e-man5055]

do you stretch them out by weiring thicker piercings or do you pierce with a thicker needle?

[@Andrew-xv3zr]

Great video 👍 where did you get your stretchers from .……? 😊

[@Tronderose]

They're linked in the description

[@moondaze222]

Cool video :) just started my stretching journey and I’ll be happy if my naked lobes end up looking anything like yours at the end!

[@nxrwaysnxw9544]

I Just got my taper and plug halfway through So now its gonna be a half see through hole

[@zulemaalejandramorel4638]

Hola! Mire los comentarios y todos están en inglés, quisiera saber q es eso blanco que tienen los Expansores

[@Tronderose]

Es cinta sin pegamento

[@user-nt9hy8oe3q]

hiii, im new with stretching currently at 14g hehe. im wondering how long did u wait before u stretch to a 12g? :) thanks!

[@Tronderose]

I can't remember exactly, but it should be included in my first stretching video! It also depends on which stretching method you're using.

[@cesarortiz3026]

Curious.. how long did it take you ?? Currently going through that process

[@CatalinaDeLosSantos-c5l]

Curious what does the tape method help with? I'm at a 6mm so far from a 2.5mm and I've never used tape

[@ookipuki]

Bought metal taper and plug stretch kit. Does anyone buy separate special plugs to put in while they sleep/heal pricess ??? The two rubber circles sometimes fall off the plug!

[@dacieblaine3247]

So are you slowly wrapping the plug with med tape to make it bigger I'm just starting and haven't fully started just got my kit and oil but been watching videos to figure out the best way I love this one

[@Tronderose]

Yes, but it's PTFE tape (plumbing tape). I did approximately 2 rounds of tape every 5 days or so, you'll figure out what works for you!

[@macescalera7417]

Im on the prosses of stretching. What kind of tape did you used? Coz i dont have 7mm and 9mm. after 6mm it jumps at 8mm. Thanks for the response ✌️

[@Tronderose]

PTFE tape

[@e-man5055]

what is the standerd piercing size when you first get your ears pierced?

[@zxc521137210]

I just stretched mine from 18g(1mm) to 4g(5mm) in two weeks, not sure if its okay or not, but one of my friends did tell me that I better be patient cuz I went too fast, but my hole looks fine , no blowout at all.

[@maecywilliams2129]

How do you do it I want to get gauges again since I lost my and had to close them up I wore the glass plugs when I First got them but the o ring kept falling out

[@ookipuki]

THIS IS MY EXACT GOAL TOO!!!!

[@emsss888]

So does the new size just go in straight away?

[@breezybri4574]

Where can I find those types of gauges? I have the really long ones and they bump into my second piercings. ☹️ and I want to stretch mine to at least a 6g (4mm) I'm only at a 12g (2mm) right at the moment.

[@Tronderose]

They're linked in the description. These are also fairly long, but you could try screwback-tunnels instead, they're usually shorter than the single flares!

[@piusdshresth2564]

Where to buy it

[@rozapog]

Hi, how are this things called, that you have used?

[@talitascatolin6128]

What kind of tape is that you used? X

[@JungkookwifeN]

Can you wear your titanium earrings after stretching immediately or you should keep the taper first? I'm tryna stretch from 16g to 14g and put a titanium earring their, is it okay to do so?

[@Tronderose]

Titanium is safe to wear :)

[@stephaniekimaiyo8035]

How long in-between gages should I wait before moving to the next size?

[@thequeerkid9391]

Hi! Where did you get your tunnels?

[@Tronderose]

The steel tunnels are from Crazy--factory

[@CarisiCreates]

It’s taken me 2 years to go from 20 to 2. I just put my 2s in for the first time.

[@pauldavies9360]

Cool. I think the 5mm looks best 👌

[@shaughnbraddock4265]

I watched this video 5-1/2 months ago and I’m here today at 0g with and end goal of 12mm. That jump from 2g to 0g is painful 😅

[@Tronderose]

You shouldn't skip 1G! Good luck on your goal size :)

[@lilzim9559]

I’m so excited are these expensive how much for a whole package and after putting the jewelry on how long would you take till u added tape to it?

[@Tronderose]

I bought them separately, check out the link in the description box. I usually waited 4-5 days to put new tape on

[@megaboxxx]

Any tips on why taping? Any pros or cons? What kinda tape? I'm curious

[@Tronderose]

Everything is explained in my other video :)

[@CutieRingoJoy]

Nothing to stop it from sliding out? I want to stretch my abit as my hole close too easily so I want it to be slight bigger than regular to prevent that from happening

[@Tronderose]

The tape is what prevents it from sliding out, both because of friction and the pressure. Good luck!

[@digongyoo3081]

just got my stretching kit today, i've been pierced for a while now so i'm wondering if i can start at 12g

[@Tronderose]

Try it! A taper might help

[@digongyoo3081]

@@Tronderose i started on 14g just to be safe 😁

[@sTraNgeRs-ub5re]

I am thinking of having my helix pierced with 14 gauge (1,6mm) to have a tunnel inside with a good quality material to put any jewellery in without risking an allergic reaction. So my question: does 1,2 mm jewelry fit in the tunnel?

[@Tronderose]

No, most jewelry will be too short to fit through a steel tunnel like these. Your best bet is to go to the Dr's and find out exactly what you're allergic to, so you can avoid that type of jewelry.

[@AndrewSanchez-pz6kh]

What does tape do for you I’ve never heard of this?

[@Tronderose]

Increases the size a tiny bit at a time, but faster than dead-stretching

[@phoebefairy5224]

What's the length of the bar on your second piercing? I've thought about using tragus bars for regular earrings so I could wear them while sleeping

[@Tronderose]

I think somewhere between 4-6mm long. I recommend labret bars (flat backs) or a straight barbell with ball ends, they tend to catch less if you have long hair

[@phoebefairy5224]

@@Tronderose thank you 😁

[@rashondaben3987]

Question, how would it be if you went more, will it tear your other pierce or will it like still be separated?

[@Tronderose]

I think it would be fine, unless you go really big. Even then, I think it stretches more at the bottom than the top 🤔 You'll be able to spot if the skin between them starts to thin out, then you can stop stretching further or size back down.

[@phoenixx8963]

Ive been stretching my ears for 3 years and im at 7mm (with a couple set backs like losing the tunnels), via using tape + letting my ear decide when it wants to upgrade ahhsha lets say i forget to upgrade them pretty often, but damn are they healthy lobes

[@StickyNote347]

I'm planning on stopping at 2g just in case I want them to have a chance to close up in the future

[@Tronderose]

Some people say you can still do that at 00G! It might be different for everyone. My septum is currently 2G :D

[@StickyNote347]

@@Tronderose thank you this video really helped to get an idea of the sizes

[@blackdmon5217]

Broski they look sore tho, make sure to moisturise them daily and fully clean them once a week, I can remember when mine were at an 8mm and now they’re a 20!!!

[@Tronderose]

It's almost been a year :') They're fine now

[@appaappa9808]

Good thing you used the 1g.. When i first started ear stretching, my goal was 2g. I stretched to that in 5 months... So i was 2g for 3 months and realized i wanted to go to 00g instead. I didn't know about the 1 g and went straight to 0g.. I blew my ears out and had to down size... tried 0g month later and succeeded. Then went to 00g a week later and been here for 4 years.

[@Tronderose]

Yup, using the metric system really helps.

[@havocprince_]

Where did u get those glass plugs I can't find it anywhere. Or what's the name of it

[@Tronderose]

Single flare glass plugs from BodyArtForms :)