All About Ear Stretching (Ear Gauging)

Raising the ear (also called ear measurement) is when you slowly stretch the perforated holes in the ear. Given sufficient time, the size of these holes can vary from the diameter of the pen to the soda box.

Stretching the ears takes time and effort. If you don’t do this properly, it can cause permanent damage or scarring and increase the risk of infection.

Let’s take a look at how to stretch your ear properly, how to avoid problems or unwelcome side effects, and what to do if you want to reverse the ear gauges.

What is ear lift?

Ear lifting started thousands of years ago as a way to enhance beauty. Today, it is widely used in communities such as Maasai in Kenya and Huaorani in the Amazon.

Found in Germany in 1991 and dating back more than 6,000 years, the well-preserved human body seemed to extend the famous “ice man” ears.

What do you need to bounce your ears?

The first thing is to pierce your ear. It’s as simple as going to a reputable piercing store, piercing your ear, and healing the piercing for months.

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Once the piercing is entirely healed, you can get all the equipment you need to increase the size of the piercing.

You will need:

conical

forks

lubricants

tape

Papers

Long and clear things that you put on a piercing to start stretching the skin. They come in different sizes (or measuring tools) depending on how long you want to pierce.

Most of the cone is acrylic or steel. Which one to use is really up to you. Many people recommend iron cones because they slide more easily through the hole. However, they are a little more expensive.

The following figure shows the different sizes of cones and the plugs connected to them.

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Forks

Plugs are round pearls that are placed to lengthen the ear. There are many options:

Acrylic is cheap and easy to find.

Steel is a little more expensive, but durable.

Titanium is similar to steel, but lighter and not prone to ear irritation.

Silicone is a hypoallergenic substance. Frequent cleaning may be required.

Organic options include glass, prefabricated wood, polished stone, or any non-artificial material.

Many forks have “burnt” sides that make it easier to insert particles. Remove most of them to make sure there are no problems installing the plugs.

Lubricant

Any type of safe lubricant will help the cone slide through the hole more easily.

Many jewelry stores sell commercial-grade lubricants, but you can also use plant-based lubricants, such as coconut oil or jojoba oil.

Try not to use lubricants that contain chemicals or additives, as they could irritate or infect your piercing.