[QUOTE=zzzZZZZ;30859666]how old are you
I dunno, there are definite downsides to stretching your lobes, even assuming you like they way it looks.[/QUOTE]
17, just finished HS. :v:
Downsides such as? It returns to BARELY noticeable size if you simply leave the gauges out for a while
I have a phobia of piercings oh god why did I come in this thread.
[QUOTE=MaveDustaine;30859673]This is horrid reasoning.
"A person who dresses the way they like is only doing it for attention."
Thank you, Glorious BB. I'll get back to Party-issued work clothes as to not draw any attention immediately...[/QUOTE]
hurr
if you go to the effort of piercing your ears alone, and no less stretch them, then you are doing so to attract attention. there is literally no other reason for it.
I'm thinking of getting this done.
[IMG]http://girlsbydesign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lip-plate2.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=zzzZZZZ;30859705]hurr
if you go to the effort of piercing your ears alone, and no less stretch them, then you are doing so to attract attention. there is literally no other reason for it.[/QUOTE]
Even if it is to attract attention what is the harm in it? If you hate the way someone looks, there's a simple solution.
Look away.
"I'm here for the job interview"
[img]http://s3.hubimg.com/u/559282_f260.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=Beezleboss;30859791]"I'm here for the job interview"
[img]http://s3.hubimg.com/u/559282_f260.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]
At Hot Topic?
[QUOTE=jaykray;30859753]I'm thinking of getting this done.
[IMG]http://girlsbydesign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lip-plate2.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
I meant the ears, sorry you can't really see them in that picture. Here's a better example.
[IMG]http://lauriekendrick.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/lip-plate.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=bassslapper10;30859802]At Hot Topic?[/QUOTE]
Or an auto shop.
[QUOTE=MaveDustaine;30859768]Even if it is to attract attention what is the harm in it? If you hate the way someone looks, there's a simple solution.
Look away.[/QUOTE]
I literally never said anything you're implying. I don't care if people stretch their ears.
[QUOTE=zzzZZZZ;30859833]I literally never said anything you're implying. I don't care if people stretch their ears.[/QUOTE]
Okay.
[QUOTE=MaveDustaine;30859319][b]DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT WANT FUCKING HUGE GAUGES. I DO NOT want any fucking stupid bullshit like this:[/b]
[img]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/134693361_c94f2310f7.jpg[/img]
I want a gauge that's only slightly wider than a pencil eraser, that is all.
Something like these:
[url]http://www.eargauges.net/vmchk/bone-plugs/bone-horn-stripe-plugs.html[/url]
Or these: [url]http://www.eargauges.net/bone-plugs/bone-stars.html[/url]
Okay, now, for any FP'ers who have gauges or friends with gauges:
How long does it take for the hole to close up if you leave the gauges out?
What size would it be if it were only slightly wider than a pencil eraser?
How gradually do you have to move up in gauges?
Describe the process of cleaning the gauges and cleaning your ears.
Thank you. =][/QUOTE]
Sizing up depends on how fast your ear lobes heal and what the piercer recommends, I've done it before and went up every two millimeters. I would suggest leaving them in for about 2months before you up size again to prevent your lobes from ripping. Cleaning them is easy just take them out and wash them. And they dont generally close up as such but more or less minimises in size by shrinking. And the size you seem to want is a 6mm gauge.
Oh man, I know most of these people will regret it when they are older and have huge tire like ears.
If you want people to take you seriously you should say "stretching" not "gauging." Which is pretty ironic because they're the kind of people that punch giant holes in their ears.
Either way, I'm cool with plugs as long as they're small enough to where they'll eventually close up on their own if you want.
I really don't think people think about the consequences of putting 2 inch holes in their ears and how it's going to affect them later in life.
Everyone's ears are different. You can feel what you're ready to size up to. I recommend waiting at least a month between sizes. Since you don't want to go that big it shouldn't take too long. I wouldn't leave them out for more than an hour.. even then is pushing it.
Honestly if you just google this you'll find out more/thorough information.
These are fucking disgusting IMO.
[QUOTE=Roll_Program;30859435]You'll look like an attention-whorey teenager with them.
My advice is don't get them, for many reasons.[/QUOTE]
Rule of Thumb for facepunch:
If this guy tells you that you'll look stupid or like a freak, LISTEN TO HIM.
Retarded.
[editline]3rd July 2011[/editline]
That's my opinion about this shitty trend.
[img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r8HK2fKefGM/TKn2ZBUnwZI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/tvtjT_-3owE/s1600/gauged%2525252525252Bear.jpg[/img]
omg so cuuuute~
[QUOTE=Shoupie;30862750][img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r8HK2fKefGM/TKn2ZBUnwZI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/tvtjT_-3owE/s1600/gauged%2525252525252Bear.jpg[/img]
omg so cuuuute~[/QUOTE]
This made me cringe.
[QUOTE=Shoupie;30862750][img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r8HK2fKefGM/TKn2ZBUnwZI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/tvtjT_-3owE/s1600/gauged%2525252525252Bear.jpg[/img]
omg so cuuuute~[/QUOTE]
gross.... and his industrial looks fucked up too. what is this shit.
My friend has 1 inchers. It's funny snowboarding with her because after we go back to the lodge, the skin around her plugs is frozen solid.
I had 00g plugs (double a battery) in my ears for about a year, until i gave in to my girlfriend and took them out. They've now gone down to the same size as a normal ear piercing, and you wouldn't ever know i had gauges.
Everyones different, some people have smaller that won't grow back, others can have much bigger that still grow back.
basically though, don't go too fast. me, everything on my body seems to heal very very quickly, so i only waited about 2 weeks, but you should wait about a month, maybe 2. Never, ever ever ever go up a size, if it hurts to put it in. If you mess up, and blow out your ear, it looks like a crusty cat asshole and its disgusting.
The best time to go up a size, is in, or right after a very hot shower, and i would put vaseline on the taper to slide it in easier.
Never, ever ever ever ever just walk around wearing tapers. (the long pointed ones). those are only for making the whole bigger, and walking around with them not only looks retarded as hell, but can also mess up your ears, especially sleeping on them.
For what you're asking, i'd say you should go for a 2g, or 0g (which is ironically the hardest one to size up). but it's a popular size and easy to find. Usually, people consider that the limit of how big you can go before they won't grow back.
And go ahead, give me dumb ratings, at least i helped what the op wanted
not everyone's retarded as that guy. people take one instance and assume everyone would do something like that.
[QUOTE=MaveDustaine;30859319][b]DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT WANT FUCKING HUGE GAUGES. I DO NOT want any fucking stupid bullshit like this:[/b]
[img]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/134693361_c94f2310f7.jpg[/img]
I want a gauge that's only slightly wider than a pencil eraser, that is all.
Something like these:
[url]http://www.eargauges.net/vmchk/bone-plugs/bone-horn-stripe-plugs.html[/url]
Or these: [url]http://www.eargauges.net/bone-plugs/bone-stars.html[/url]
Okay, now, for any FP'ers who have gauges or friends with gauges:
How long does it take for the hole to close up if you leave the gauges out?
What size would it be if it were only slightly wider than a pencil eraser?
How gradually do you have to move up in gauges?
Describe the process of cleaning the gauges and cleaning your ears.
Thank you. =][/QUOTE]
Any fan of Megadeth shouldn't get these.
what is wrong with people
[QUOTE=NeoDement;30863782]what is wrong with people[/QUOTE]
[img]http://gyazo.com/ca1789dd5876c61f53fdd9fc98e04a1a.png[/img]
[QUOTE=Roll_Program;30859435]You'll look like an attention-whorey teenager with them.
My advice is don't get them, for many reasons.[/QUOTE]
No fun allowed, I hate fashion, I hate teenagers because they hate me!
Fuck off, let people do whatever they want and stop being a condescending little prick because people want to do whatever they want with their bodies.
[editline]2nd July 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=mysteryman;30861636]Rule of Thumb for facepunch:
If this guy tells you that you'll look stupid or like a freak, LISTEN TO HIM.[/QUOTE]
Rule of Thumb for Facepunch:
If you're trying to do something that a lot of teenagers like, Facepunch won't like it because no one accepts them so they're not part of society so they don't really understand how people that are in society view things
[QUOTE=ultra_bright;30859403]Only one thing would worry me if I ever got those...
[img]http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8i5hsyDdQ1qzh6oco1_400.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]
That's why you get non-ring ones:
[img]http://th07.deviantart.net/fs70/300W/f/2010/013/8/9/ear_gauge_size_1_inch_three8s_by_NETH7.jpg[/img]
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