Q: I have a helix piercing. I do have a problem with the back of the post. It's a normal backing that is on a lobe piercing. My hair gets caught in it, hard to sleep on and it sticks way out. I'm not sure what kind of piercing I should use. -Rose J.
A: No wonder you’re having problems! A standard post earring is never appropriate for anything other than a standard lobe piercing. A helix piercing needs a flatback labret stud. The disc back should help your hair out of it, plus it’s far more comfortable. Ideally, it should fit just snugly enough to minimize the amount of movement of the jewelry. If you don’t feel comfortable changing out your jewelry, a professional piercer will be happy to help you out. Just don’t forget to keep quality in mind and remember that ASTM F-136 titanium is always going to be your best bet. Good luck!
Q: What is the best jewelry for stretching your ears? -Marco
A: The single best way to stretch your earlobes is with single flare, glass plugs. (This is sometimes called “dead stretching”.) Tapers, whether straight or spiral, can cause trauma and damage during the stretching process. This can cause micro-tears in the fistula which, over time, can lead to a puckered appearance. Stretching slowly, with single flare glass, allows the fistula to relax slowly, over time, until it is ready to accept a larger plug. Glass is ideal for this purpose because it can be sanitized, is non-porous, and is super smooth. You will want to use a body-safe oil to massage your lobes regularly (this helps with maintaining bloodflow and helps keep your lobes from thinning, as well as easing the plug into place) and don’t rush the process. Many people find it helpful to size up by the millimeter instead of by gauge. (You may need to search out plugs in odd sizes, particularly if you plan on stretching to 0 gauge. The jump between 2 gauge and 0 gauge is 2 full millimeters so finding a pair of 1 gauge plugs can be an invaluable help.) Go slow and go glass! Happy piercing!
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