Ear Stretching: The Taping Method | UrbanBodyJewelry.com

[@slick.biscuit]

Agree, but disagree. Taping doesn't have to be a last resort method. It's actually a really good method for your ears because the increase in size is so gradual, therefore you won't be putting an immense amount of strain on your ears at any one time. I personally like tapers and use them myself, so I'm definitely not knocking them or anything, I'm just saying that taping is just as beneficial so it doesn't have to be a last resort. But like you said, it's great for helping you get to that size that you can't quite seem to reach.

[@klixfate5488]

I think what he meant by last resort is the last thing you can do to get your ears to where they want to be. I was having trouble going from 0 to 00. I tried a ton of things to help get it there but in the end taping is what did it.

[@natylovehot]

Im using the teflon tape method to stretch, tried using tapers and they hurted like hell even though i did it slowly and took my time but doesnt work with me, so the taping never hurted and waited at least a week to put it some more until i was at the next size, im currently at 6g its not much but is helping and my goal is 00g

[@dcsphinx2851]

@@natylovehot Same. I was at 6g for a year. I decided to stretch to 4, so I got surgical steel tapers with steel single flair tunnels and some vitamin e oil. I massage my ear for a while with the vitamin e oil before I even took out the plugs I had in, then some more afterwards, lubed the tapers with the e oil, and went slowly, not only was it extremely painful, but my ear bled, and I couldn't get the tunnels in. For some reason my ears just don't take well to tapers, so I started using the taping method, works great

[@natylovehot]

@@dcsphinx2851 The tapin method is better im at 4G now and it stretched with the teflon tape without any pain, still taking it very slowly just in case, but tapers are so harsh and i use jojoba oil and e vitamin oil too

[@dcsphinx2851]

@jowalter05 oh ok, I'll try that then, thanks!

[@ZomberStomper]

My goal size was 6mm. Now I'm at 22, going for 30mm. Crazy how addicting stretching gets.

[@Bryan-ny3fl]

Can I ask you something for real, how did you go from 3/4 all the way to 7/8, that's my goal size and would love to know how you did it

[@ambercascanette7453]

Right?! I can't imagine not having them now, they're just a part of me lol Been at it for 22 years now, just taking it slow. I'm at 12mm now.

[@wonedruge4684]

Right now I’m at a 2G and have been for months because the jump up to a 0 is just so large. I even tried slowly pushing a spike through for an hour and it didn’t budge. But now my love is loose and my tunnel keeps feeling like it’s gonna pop out so I’m resorting to taping

[@jaypadilla4145]

@@wonedruge4684 Hey, I would suggest going online and finding in-between sized plugs! Bodyartforms has great and affordable single flare glass plugs and even sets. I was surprised that there is 1g in both 7mm and 7.5 mm which helped me get to 0 because yea the gap is so large to go from one size to the next!

[@rodgerrides3963]

Started stretching when i was 11 my goal was 5/8 inch now im at 1 3/8 inch 35mm

[@brittanytorres1433]

This was actually extremely helpful, I've had such a hard time and I'm only at a 2g, thank you.

[@Seonghwas_Liz]

Same I feel from 2g to 0g it's such a large gap 😭

[@kayachretien5625]

@@Seonghwas_Liz yeah thats where im stuck at the moment too 💀

[@leonamae3601]

Don’t worry, I’m stuck there too. The size difference is definitely big. But you just have to be patient and slowly push it through. I regret taking mine out, I was at a 00g about 6 years ago, that was a comfortable and cute size for me

[@emi0404]

SAME i’m also too lazy to order more tapers so i’m using taping and tapers until i get to 00g

[@withdrawn_illustrator356]

I’m just happy I’m not the only person who can’t stretch my ears from 2g to 0g 😂

[@canneds00p]

me too. I was at a 2g for YEARS and then got tired of not being able to get to 0g so I just said fuck it after a shower and went for it

[@quinnbruderer]

@@canneds00p same. Except my breaking point was when I lost one of each of my plugs. And I already have some 0g. But 3 times later (and i have fat lobes), i decided to do this method

[@localguidei6824]

There's 1G...

[@canneds00p]

@@localguidei6824 I didn't mention it in my story, but I went from a 2, to a 1, to a 0, and it was still a big jump for my ears

[@localguidei6824]

@@canneds00p Ahhh I gotcha! Nevermind then :/

[@autumnm.1458]

I haven’t had problems going up to the next size during my stretching journey till I got to 2g. I left my 2g tunnel in for almost 2 months and when I went to try going to 00g my ears were like “nope” was going to get the 1g taper and tunnel but want to try this first. Very informative video and touched on all the questions I personally had. Thanks!

[@duckie4811]

Wait you tried to go from 2g to 00g? There is a whole size in between those!

[@easidaz]

Ur forgetting 0g then 00g

[@SarahAndVenice_electronics]

The dude in the vid pick me up hitch hiking in San Luis Obispo when I was backpacking, super chill vibes, small world

[@skylarshaye2065]

Love you guys! I just bought some PTFE tape from Amazon and have some vitamin e oil and jojoba oil. Slowly going to a 6g. Thank you for this video! I didn't really know how to do the taping method until now lol.

[@jaceepevey9080]

I'm 5 years late but same😂 I've been struck at 8g for about 5-6 months and my friend got me some plugs I can't use yet because they are 6g so I gotta go up😭

[@rawtoast5]

Thanks, this was really helpful. I have been stuck trying to go from 8g to 6g and this will help me get there.

[@rolandoavan4265]

very well explained love your video man🃏 I recently went from a zero to a double zero and blew out my left ear but not too bad definitely want to change up to 3/4

[@poorlydisguisedalien4678]

my only question is, when you leave the wrap on for a week or two, do you just leave the same strand of tape on the entire time or do you replace it with a fresh strip until you're ready to increase how many layers of tape you have?

[@shumyromero6372]

change it about 2 days

[@poorlydisguisedalien4678]

Shumy Romero thanks

[@MShell]

We will definitely be doing this method. Tired going from a 2g to a 0g with a tapper. My right ear took it like a champ, my left one got stuck right before the 0g. Did not want to force it, removed it and I’ll try again in a few months😮‍💨

[@bekaruth6465]

Going from 5/8 to 3/4 super helpful consodering it skips 2 sizes. I dont know why america doesnt go by mm.

[@KC-kq3vw]

Stainless steel tapers and jojoba oil is okay to use isunt it ? I’ve heard jojoba is basically the best oil to use on your ears 😄

[@streetyouth3689]

You shouldn’t use tappers period past 00g but up to that size that’s best to use, the oil is for sure okay! It’s great for your ears!

[@Kym_190]

I used jojoba oil to stretch my ears I recommend it

[@ReapTheWhirlwind]

I stopped wearing ear jewelry due to a semi-blowout years ago and needed a refresher on taping. It used to be second nature but it's been almost 6 years! 👀 My ears are now at 7g and 8g so I have to get them both to 6g. I have a bunch of tapers and single flare plugs but lost the 6g pair somehow. 😂

[@zhishangliheTC]

When I went to Home Depot today a guy asked me and I said I was stretching my ears and he gave me a weird look and laughed 😂😂 I'm at a 2g( was my goal size) and probably will stop at 00. I honestly feel like I'm addicted😞

[@bootybandit8919]

did the tape work well for u?? cuz I'm at a 2g to n I'm tryna size up

[@zhishangliheTC]

Darrian Guerra most defiantly! I would recommend the taping method to everyone! It's so much better. You can wrap every night(what I did) or at your own paste. But always make sure you have your next size in jewelry to make sure you didn't over wrap lol kinda what I did when I was going from 2g to 0G 😒

[@bootybandit8919]

+zhishangliheTC bro im tryna go to a 0g lmao😂😂

[@bootybandit8919]

+zhishangliheTC I don't have a 1g n idk where to find one

[@zhishangliheTC]

Darrian Guerra don't even waste your time spending money on a 1G taper. Just go to Home Depot and get some take and wrap your 2g tunnel/plugs and pop them in. I'd say do it for 2-4 days and you will get there in no time. And in the future you can use the tape if you decide to size up beyond a 0G

[@MorningMoonDown]

never used the taping method. I was at 7/8 for several years. I took them out for about 10 months and they shrunk drastically, maybe down to like a 00 . about to try this method to get them back to 7/8 thanks for the video 🤙🤘

[@becky2235]

My right ear is at 22mm with tapers and tape but my left I'm struggling with I'm at 18mm I have specialist ear stretching oil I use only problem I'm having taping is that once the tapes on its impossible to get the back of the plugs on and if you're taping it's probably too difficult to get double flared in

[@MarkusWITH_a_k]

What size would you say to start taping

[@misha9856]

00g

[@shadowedlvnar1635]

From personal experience, you can start taping around 6mm or 2g. Plugs never get a consistent wrap around until then

[@alexis-gz3vg]

I wish I would’ve used the taping method sooner. It’s so easy. I had the most trouble going from 10mm to 12mm with tapers and I knew I wouldn’t be able to for 14mm. I’m glad I can keep stretching:)

[@shadrougeluver]

Been at a 2G for years, now trying to go to 0g and CANNOT get that taper in. Tried with jojoba oil, E and auqaphor. Will have to try this

[@kyle.c5510]

I’m on a 6G and struggling to get up to a 4G I don’t want to use tapers as I feel I’ll end up with a blowout, and I can barely get the taper half way through. I’m trying the taping method with bondage tape but because I’m on such a small gage I’m struggling to get the tape on and around the tunnel. Any tips?

[@brittanybrooks9971]

They sell 5g plugs! Bodyartforms has some pretty cheap single flare glass ones that I used - made getting to 4g waaaay easier.

[@j0061]

Twitchy the Turtle did you get it? i’m having the same issue with just one of my ears

[@LA-DAMA]

Thanks ... I been stuck on 3/4 trying to size to 7/8 and I'm like 🙄😢.. I will try this..🤘

[@PhNxR]

jeez glad im not the only one

[@LA-DAMA]

@@PhNxR facts ! 😆 lol

[@spider-man7438]

I had mine at 00g when I was 15. I’m 32 and have started stretching mine again. I’m at 4g. I’ve never wanted to go over 00g though. I feel like that’s a respectable size while not taking it overboard.

[@marshallsykes183]

I'm wanting to go up to 2 inches. I'm currently at 1 inch. So, how would I use this method properly that I wouldn't mess up my ears?

[@monstarbadh]

no matter how long I have a pair of stainless steel eyelets in my ear there's never that gap? is it because the tunnels aren't heavy enough? I've had these 16mm in for quite a while

[@arielblagg5336]

Take the jewelry out daily and massage your ears with a jojoba or coconut oil and when you do pull and stretch them. You can also just lightly pull with the jewelry in and it will slowly stretch. And eventually you will he able to size up.

[@katpassion7078]

I cut the inside of my ear using regular tape I did it sloppy and had no idea what I was doing always do research before you do anything don’t be like me impulsive and impatient lol

[@sinemocakl8913]

A question. Can we stretch ears using spiral tunnels?. İ got a kit with spirals size by size to stretch ears. But couldn't find any content with stretching spirals. I'm confused is is safe

[@HoneyOshunxo]

No it can cause thin spots

[@funnygaming2672]

Scratch 1 of my ears with bondage tape (no blood) , the 2 layer fit well in my ears (2g for 3month and a half now and i try to go to 0g so i started taping) dont hurt but i dont like the scratch cut feeling of the edge of the tape ;/ (yes i do put oil on my ears and the tape too) Hope that i will reach 5/8 ;3

[@cherieisdeadinside]

did you ever make it ?

[@thechaoticgremlin4099]

What if my single flare plugs have the little dip for an o ring?

[@XJordanx89]

I’m currently at 5/8 and I’m started stretching. I have 3 layers of tape. My question is do I leave the tape and not touch it until I’m ready to add another layer or everyday change the tape. Keep in mind I’m only adding another layer every week. Hope it makes sense. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

[@blackheartscars]

change it as often as it is convenient for you. best would be to change it everyday but that's a goddamn hassle

[@akjack7237]

I would take them off every night before u go to bed when you take your plugs or tunnels out an redo it the next day when you put them back in to avoid infections

[@akjack7237]

an the same amount every time until your ears are ready for another layer or the next size

[@wegotthepower]

Does this work with box plugs as well that have a screw on back? Id like to try this from 10-12 mm with taping

[@arielblagg5336]

Yes

[@GraveyardFairy7]

I have no idea what to do. I've been at 0g for a year and I just can't stretch up. I tried getting a 9mm plug and tunnel, getting a long concave taper, and I just tried taping. It wouldn't even go in with just one wrap but yet I could get the 9mm plugs in. I'm so frustrated but I don't want to force it in either ughhh Should I just give up and stay at 0g??

[@DyslexicPlays]

How long should you wait between sizes?

[@vendasiax666x8]

I have this really stretchy ear lobe on my left ear. After just 2 to 3 weeks I wen't from 12 mm to 14 mm. Before that, it had 1 month healing time. The right ear is the mean one and isn't as stretchy as my left one, but hey. Doesn't mean you have to stretch the other lobe the same speed as the other ear lobe.

[@WhileAKyle85]

That’s the same problem I’m having. I just sized up to 2g. My left ear was like “cool.” My right ear was like “nahhhh not today. Not ever...” The biggest problem was putting the jewelry in after the taper. The taper went in ok. But the jewelry didn’t. I got it in after a struggle. No blow out and it calmed down after a day or so. But I’m gonna wear these a minute before I go up a size again. My problem was that I got impatient.

[@vendasiax666x8]

@knoktikz5150 That sounds more worriesome then spectacular. Is your ear sore, or have you checked the backside of your earlobe? If you feel some tissue that is hanging out from the piercing hole, you might have developed a blowout. Take a picture of the backside of your ear and check it out if it's really allright with your ears.

[@ProvidenceHardy]

@@WhileAKyle85 make sure you follow the jewelry through directly with/after the taper. Don’t fully remove the taper and then attempt to put the jewelry in!

[@WhileAKyle85]

@@ProvidenceHardy Thanks but I am just dead stretching now. I’m at a 10mm 00g. I’m taking more time between.

[@thatsmydawg]

Where can i buy half size tapers/jewelry for my septum

[@bedbugzee4545]

is athletic tape safe?

[@10Raccoon]

I've had mine at 00g for a year and a half now and am having to tape my single flares to work myself up to double flare. I have tried just massaging and tugging on them or doing it after a hot shower but they just barely won't fit.

[@samurai9559]

Do glass plugs stretch your ears naturally by their weight? Forgive my naivete.

[@ItsRaitisLV]

Depending on the size, smaller sizes will not have enough weight to cause stretching

[@valeriadomiguez4630]

can you use this method if you are starting to stretch tour ears?

[@AnonGirl89]

I'm a

[@alricaneshama]

Thanks. This will help me. Currently sitting at a 4g and been at a 4g for like 3-5 months now. Still can't get it to go to a 2g. So, I'm gonna use the tape. As for the kind that has the middle part sinks in. I can't use those. I have to use the screw ones. For that, I figured I'd just cut the tape tp the size of the jewelry then wrap it.

[@CarlaFuquene]

could you use this method to fit a double flared plug

[@banonymous9029]

yes

[@heraday]

I have 6g in for about 6 months now but even I round of that tape won't go in ughhh

[@Arthur-oc5wz]

I just started with 18g/1mm but It won't go in at all and I can't find any smaller sizes,, What should I do??

[@twofaced296]

guys i have a question i went to walmart today and brought some “ Thread Seal Tape with PTFE “ . is that alright to use ?

[@pandorawoo1]

That is one of the 2 tapes you can use, PTFE tape (plumbers tape, thread seal tape) or bondage tape (sex shop tape, also available in a thinner role pre-sized for ears from urban body jewellery)

[@Jjjuniperjane]

I dont have the light gap in my ear and I've had my gauges on for 6months all healed so I'm confused if I can stretch

[@czarinaczar]

6 months is a very long time. Just put one or two layers of tape. I would. I have not checked for the light gap at any time. I have just put in the tape after 2-4 weeks. And btw, they are called tunnels, not gauges. Gauge is the size. I am at 6mm (2 gauge) in the left ear and the right ear at 4mm(6 gauge) Good luck!

[@jlam5737]

Do you have to change the tape regularly?

[@metalhead8298]

I been stuck at 7/8 trying to get to a 1inch and I’m doing the taping method, hopefully it works

[@thomas3crows487]

Did you make it.? I'm at 7/8 right now looking to go up. 😊

[@mikaylasizer1887]

Is it safe to leave it in the ear with the tape for that long (1-2 weeks)? I'm worried about bacterial growth causing an infection, also getting rid of the "ear cheese" left behind.

[@pandorawoo1]

Yes but your supposed to change the tape every couple days if not daily

[@vanessaaranda7265]

would screw fit tunnels work?

[@shadowedlvnar1635]

From personal experience, yes!

[@vanessaaranda7265]

@@shadowedlvnar1635 wow this is so funny i barely got notified that someone replied to this im at an inch now!

[@shadowedlvnar1635]

@@vanessaaranda7265 don't screw them on too tight. From personal experience, it cuts off circulation and shit

[@taldun5032]

I'm stuck at a 00 gauge on one ear and 0g on the other, I've tried the taping method applying one single wrap of PTFE tape but it won't go in! I don't know why but it's like it doesn't want to slide through, I don't know what to do! Tapers won't work either.

[@Indecisivetacos]

Is the tape bunching up? that can make it hard to push through, try using more lube or taking a hot shower before

[@lissifajen185]

Use lots of vitamin e oil to get it in

[@honeyletaquino8810]

trying this cause my right ear isn't being good to me...just going to 4g right now and my righty isn't game with it. thanks

[@j0061]

did it work ?

[@honeyletaquino8810]

@@j0061 Yes it did, im 00g now. But patience is really the key... Not everyone's healing process is the same.

[@mandypandyjack]

I’ve been at a 10g for 7 months. I’ve been wearing glass plugs for 3 months now. My ears seem stretchy, I can pull on the plugs and it feels like there is some space, but I can’t stretch up to an 8g. I get resistance in one lobe and a little bit of pain and resistance in the other. Is it possible to use the taping method on a 10g?

[@Ghostbearstudios]

What is your reply to someone saying that there is no body safe tape and taping is actually unhealthy and taping should never be used to stretch ? I only ask cuz I have been booted from FB group after FB group for saying that I myself taped to stretch to my current size of 2.5" and they do not tolerate promoting unhealthy, high risk stretching methods.

[@joeseibert1425]

Boris The Bear ptfe and bondage tape are safe. Just be sure to moisturize daily because ptfe tape dries out quickly

[@sadboiralf7523]

Joe Seibert but the tape has bad chemicals that are cancerous ? Is there any better way ? Or maybe other type of tape

[@pandorawoo1]

Ask them if they have ever been to hospital or had a cut antibacterial creams and medical gauze isnt safe but they still use if and it's still promoted to be used you personally can decide if the harm is worth the risk ptfe could cause cancer but so can chicken... how many people lobes are full of tumors I dont see any, nothing you can really say except 'well atleast I'm not an idiot' :p

[@darkcapecape6237]

Can you get the plumbers tape wet in the shower?

[@mo_onchild4]

i shower and oil my ears with mine in and it's fine

[@sabrinahannah2370]

Ok so I'm currently at a 2g trying to get to 0. I taped my ears last week, and did two wraps on the jewelry. My question is, do I keep adding more tape? If so, how often?

[@DixonDeadlifts]

Yes. Keep adding tape on top of the tape (two more wraps). Every two weeks is good.

[@angelaartistic5948]

Thx i cant stretch from 6 g to 4g 😮 wait 3 months and still... but after taping it fits without any pain❤

[@samanthapowersbeauvais8282]

Do you have to change the tape after the one or two weeks?

[@Idk-lu1fw]

Change it every day and add another wrap each time you change it

[@Thawah]

Do not do what the above user said to do. Yes you should change it every one to two days, but do not add a thicker layer of tape each time. As stated in the video, wait one to two weeks to add a thicker layer. And remember: It should not hurt if you are doing it right.

[@spicybeantofu]

I cant use saddle plugs... I thought I could wrap a taper?

[@funnygaming2672]

Just wrap a single flare plugs or eyelets....

[@PunkoRegarto]

Ok, so I'm using bondage tape, but I'm having issues with the layers staying on the stretcher (like the tape unravels quite easily). Does anyone have tips or suggestions? Should I switch to PTFE tape instead?

[@akjack7237]

yes I've been using ptfe tape and it is actually quite bit more smoother on my skin and I've been using vitamin e oil for my an it is just amazing on my ear it makes my skin feel really soft an makes my ears heal so much easier and faster than they have in the past with going up sizes an from blowouts that I've had before

[@gabriellewietrick5711]

If I’m trying to stretch to a 00 how many times will I have to use this method ? And do I only wrap it around once

[@GDX2470]

what size are you at?

[@gabrielaryomen692]

Can I try this on my nipples? My current nip piercing gauge is 1mm and I need to get it to 1,6mm in order to buy pretty piercings. (Yes my piercer did my nips with a nose piercing needle and I didn't find out until 2 years later) will this workkkkkkkkk?:(

[@iainduncan1998]

Would be really hard to wrap tape round that I struggled with 4-5mm plugs years ago

[@boondox270]

I just came across the website today and happened to find this video as well as I searched here great explanation. I was to gauge and took them out 8 years ago. Last month I decided to put something back in and was able to put my 8 gauges in with no issue going to try to get back to 2 gauge in a few months and my goal this time is to go to 0. I found some awesome plugs on your site that I want

[@evelynsamantha9781]

What if I had my ears 1 1/2 and about a week ago I got a really bad cut which is completely healed and I’m at 1 inch already and it closed really quick do you think I can go back to my normal size by just putting in the plugs since my ear is a little stretchy still let me know please !!

[@cascascosplay839]

You want to wait at least a month I’m at 38mm taping to 42mm right now Do some oil massages too just in case

[@evelynsamantha9781]

Misarah Crawford omg thanks so dam much I’m in the process already my ears been taking it up real good i have some stone plugs I’ve been wearing and it’s stretching my ear back pretty fast

[@evelynsamantha9781]

Misarah Crawford do you know also what are good materials once I’m at my regular size what material do you recommend besides acrylic and silicone :0

[@cascascosplay839]

gutsngrumps.bigcartel.com yeah check them out I have 5 pairs of stone plugs from them and they are great quality

[@cascascosplay839]

They are having a sale right now and then they will restock with new styles and more sizes in a week

[@bryannegutierrez437]

How long should we leave the tape in? Or how often should we change it?

[@RoxyTyhena]

change every 2 days or so

[@Emily-wq2rb]

I change mine every day, it helps keep ears from stinking

[@zoesfilms]

Take a shot every time Matt says "uhm" 😂

[@ChariZmatt]

Arizona Marie I’m dead

[@annkozlowski796]

What's a good material to use for stretched ear lopes?

[@meryemben949]

Organic plugs are recommended (wood, stone...etc) and I personally use Silicone tunnels for sleeping because it's way more comfortable

[@Dynaboy-fv5be]

Don’t use wood for long periods of time they will dry out make your ear lobes really dry, make sure your ears stay moist all the time for good healthy ears 👍

[@GDX2470]

@@Dynaboy-fv5be i've heard that too. glass is best for stretching or unhealed ears and wood is good for healed ears

[@eddiegriffin823]

I self gauged my ears yesterday and the front part of my ear was a little stretched from the studs I was wearing but not the back and when I put my tunnels in the wear pushed in a little in my thick earlobes so it that normal or anything I should do .... And I have a steel tunnel

[@MJLangdon175]

What sized piercing needle would you recommend for the initial piecing if stretching is the goal; 1mm or bigger?

[@Hempus420]

I’m stuck going from 8g to 6g. I don’t understand why, it’s been over a year too

[@melove22265]

Just how rushing is bad waiting too long is just as bad your ears stop stretching after a certain amount of time you gotta train your ear to want to stretch again

[@chloedickson1848]

my gage wont go in what do I do ?

[@mizzcoukie]

chloe dickson use some oil for lubrication when you put it in

[@chloedickson1848]

I do love I've tried I've gone up 2 sizes but 3rd is harder

[@javierllamas1302]

Does Rachel Have IG? Lol 4 yrs late on the Video

[@xatreyux6613]

Y used that method, just beware,. It may come out uneven,. Happened to me, one bigger than the other Dx

[@DeRock401]

Yep. This happened to me lol

[@carytalkstoomuch4996]

that's good explaining

[@alexmanzino2171]

Ok really serious question and I need an answer for this I've had an 8 gauge in for over a year now tried everything just can't get to a 6 god dammit Can I go to a professional piercer to get to a size 6? please somebody give me an answer to that no one seems to be able to help me get to that next size thanks

[@nathanfrase9687]

Alex Manzino I know what you mean, I've been on 8's for awhile, 6's are a big difference, I think the only way around it is the taping method, i just started today, hopefully I'll reach that 6. about a 4g or 2g is my goal.

[@alexmanzino2171]

Ok Still not answering my question... Can I Go to a Piercer to get to a size 6? Please and Thank you.

[@nathanfrase9687]

Alex Manzino if you want professional help then I'd say yes, go see a piercer. But personally I'd just use this taping method to help you get to a 6, it'll likely be cheaper

[@spicybeantofu]

You can yes most if not all can help you out. Heck they may even tell you to just do this or buy a half size.

[@GDX2470]

not sure if you found an answer to your question but i recommend buying an "in between" size, in your case a 7g plug. that's what i did, ordered from body art form and it worked out

[@esmerivera3287]

I've had my 2g plugs in for a couple weeks now and trying to stretch to 0g with the tapers isn't going anywhere for either ear. Just a question don't attack me.. would medical tape (only sticks to itself) be okay/is it recommended or no?

[@MissMaggotForver]

you should be waiting more than a "couple" of weeks before stretching lmao

[@lemonyeri]

i say you should just wait a little longer or buy a 1g taper

[@caidonjhase7755]

Esmeralda Rivera my friend had a similar issue but instead of trying to look for 1g tapers, she waited longer (like a month or two)

[@jenny_depp]

Its been 3 months and 8 days since I stretched from a 2g and im gonna wait till the end of the month to try to stretch to a 0g.

[@EmJayAnieta]

Y'all didn't answer the question though....🤔

[@ginnybean838]

so after using this method what is the best method to actually get to the size ?

[@lummoxicide1502]

my ears have been stretched for about 8 years now, 12mm now...shame on me for not doing my research and learning what taping is 😑

[@alainaval]

Thank you!

[@wasadooki]

How many times did he say “umm?” 🤔 lmao

[@electromagnetic]

Drink very time he says umm

[@Fuzzyfishfarts]

Words like um, uh, or like, are language buffers that help a person think about their next words. Agreed he should maybe have practiced a script a little more before recording though lol

[@jimmothyjoyner]

That's why editing your videos is good lmao

[@jessicatefft3404]

I’m at 5/8 right now but my goal is 1” which is funny because I told myself I was stopping at 00 🤣 I just dead stretch though because I go up in size, and eventually they just stretch over time and when they start falling out I put the next size in 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@clintonwalding5848]

Excellent guide.

[@stephencrews5451]

Can I use this going from a 7/8 to a 1inch?

[@RappersDelight808]

very informative, cheers

[@ChunkyChest]

Matt is the coolest!

[@Bryan-ny3fl]

Trying to go upto 7/8th from 3/4th, can't wait

[@OhItsMaxwell]

I was about to ask my parents for bondage tape,,, but uhhh, that would be awkward lmfao

[@ravenh8293]

💜

[@joshhowes9160]

Would prob be more awkward if you asked your dad and he pulled it out of his nightstand lol

[@OhItsMaxwell]

@@joshhowes9160 bro we got the same last name lmfao, anyways very true

[@joshhowes9160]

Long lost siblings for sure I’m 7/13/88 lol funny as shit, have a good day brother haha

[@Xscenequeen16x]

Would Shea and Cocoa butter baby oil work for stretching or does it have to be Jojoba?

[@ogbootykrumbz]

I hate how I have such huge lobes. I have friends at 5/8” that have their lobe filled with that size, meanwhile I’m at 1” and my lobes still aren’t filled

[@betosgarage]

What’s better , the gauge gear oil or the “butter”? For overall everyday wear

[@yudivazquez1296]

Currently at 12g and can't get down to 10g...I will tape

[@autumn_leaves713]

Should the tape be changed daily or could I get away with two days? I usually clean my ears and jewelry every other day, so I figured I would change the tape then too if it's not gross

[@autumn_leaves713]

+Sheriza Ali and also how often you add another layer?

[@banonymous9029]

I think it just depends on the way your ears are, if the tape is nasty after one day and it smells weird or whatever I'd say change it but if it's fine for two days then yeah. As long as you clean your ears.

[@banonymous9029]

and add another layer like every week maybe a week and a few days, just depends on your ears.

[@joeseibert1425]

Honestly you can add like 2 layers every 3 days. It works perfectly for me

[@CutieRingoJoy]

Taping is good method and no pain OMG! I've not started my journey, just ordered a kit online yesterday when it show up, I didn't search for it, it was a promotional stuff so I brought it since my ear love ones are so small they literally almost close from just not wearing earrings to bed. My earrings are just stick size and I want to just want the hole size 2 size bigger so it doesn't close all the way since all my earrings are regular size Im not going to go any bigger but the more I watch stretching videos the more I'm tempted to go to 4g

[@ValerieInTheSky]

I honestly think the best tape to stretch your ears is first aid tape its also water proof

[@kaashkat8602]

I was actually thinking about doing this but can't find anything online about stretching with first aid how did it go for you?

[@chibiXtrash]

Never use tape with glue in it. If it get's in your ear it will get infected.

[@roguewolves9072]

Hey I've stretched from a regular earing to an 8g and I'm at 4g now and I was wondering if it would be safe to go to a 0g and I went to 6g between 8g and 4g

[@dxmkrew]

Does the adhesive ruin jewelry (specifically titanium or glass)?

[@shannonscott3185]

Adrian Mills it doesn’t ruin but you don’t want your new skin developing on this adhesive, it’s really just bad for your ears and can cause blowouts and tears

[@santopablo792]

When I got to 4mm I started taping, and it went smooth up until 10mm. No pain man, but you need to be patient. It took me 2 months though because I'm taping it with 6 wraps in a week.

[@ItsRaitisLV]

From 4mm to 10mm in two months is not slow but risky

[@Lu-bg6kl]

Decided to finally do the right thing and do the taping method. Turns out my skin reacts badly to it no matter how slow I go. :( Just took the tape off my tunnels and my ears are going back to normal by the second. I have such bad luck smh.

[@GDX2470]

what kind of tape you use??

[@laneyneufelder4538]

i cannot for the life of me stretch from a 6g to a 4g so i’ll have to try this

[@ellie1053]

Same!

[@Kittenzedd]

I fucked up severely by not knowing what size my original earrings were. (Found out at the store today it was likely a 20g) My friend immediately sized me up to a 12g about two weeks ago and i am so grateful I didn't blow out. Not really liking tapers i turned to this to see how to use the taping method as a more gentler way of sizing up. I seen that i had some room but not enough for a 10g so taping I chose and it went in with no harsh pushback or pain which is from what i heard how it should be.

[@thtsmypurseidkyou]

Getting from 8g to 6g is stupid hard