Silicone plugs are great for healed stretched piercings and other large piercings because they’re so comfy and lightweight. But always make sure you wait until after the piercing has calmed down and properly healed after stretching!
In respect to this, can I wear silicone tunnels all the time?
Silicone plugs and silicone tunnels are very soft and rubbery, making them very comfortable to wear overnight or when doing sports. As a material, however, it’s high-maintenance.
Furthermore, when can I take my plugs out to clean?
If you stretched properly without any resistance or discomfort, you should be fine to take them out whenever honestly, waiting a week to really clean them is unnecessary (depending on your ears of course, but even then you can combat shrinkage by training your ears to stay open).
Can you sleep with silicone tunnels in?
Silicone is a soft, flexible, rubbery, and incredibly comfortable material. It’s perfect to wear for sleeping, working out, participating in sports, or under a helmet. Silicone plugs come in a rainbow of colors and there are both solid plug and tunnel styles to choose from. Silicone is only intended for healed ears.
Can you leave silicone tunnels in?
Yes, and Yes! Kaos silicone body jewelry is made with medical, implant grade silicone. It is safe to wear in all healed piercing’s and is great for those that have metal allergens or sensitivities.
Should I sleep with my plugs in?
I recommend you sleep with your plugs in your ears. Sleeping without them can cause irritation, dryness, and cracking. (This could just be my preference.) Once your ears completely heal, purchase a pair of wood plugs.
Do stretched ears ever stop smelling?
During the process of stretching your ears you may notice an unfortunate side effect – the smell! Some people are lucky enough to never suffer from ear funk but it is common when you first stretch your ears. It may not be pleasant but never fear – stretched ear odour is completely normal and easy to get rid of.
Are silicone tunnels bad?
Are silicone tunnels bad for your ears? Silicone tunnels are not bad for your ears so long as you have healed ears. It is a very lightweight and comfortable material for most people. If you have irritated lobes or have had any bad reactions to silicone before it should be avoided.
Can you put plugs in right after tapers?
Wait for your ear piercing to fully heal (no swelling, discharge, itching, etc.). … Put your plug in at the thicker end of the taper so you can insert it into the stretched piercing immediately. Insert your plug into the hole once the taper goes all the way through.
Can I leave tapers in overnight?
If it’s too tight, what you’ll do is tear the skin off the inside of your hole. This is painful and incredibly unpleasant and bloody. Repeat until you get the taper all the way in. Leave it for at least a couple of hours, ideally overnight.
How long until I can wear double flared plugs?
around four to eight weeks
Should I take my plugs out to clean?
When can I take my plugs out to clean them? … Once your ears have fully healed you should look at cleaning your plugs and stretches a couple of times a week as a standard, but more if you feel they need them.
Should I take my gauges out when I shower?
Maintaining Ear Gauges. Remove your jewelry when you shower. Once your piercings are fully healed (after 12 weeks), you should remove your jewelry when you shower. This is the most effective way to clean both your piercings and your jewelry.
How do I stop my gauged ears from smelling?
Rinse your ear with warm water and clean with an anti-bacterial soap if possible, once washed your ear should be dried thoroughly to prevent moisture build up. We would also recommend massaging your ear with our very own Jojoba oil once the ear has dried.
