Platform saddle spreader hooks are designed to be worn with hoops or clasp earrings. The platform helps distribute the weight of the earring evenly and can help prevent damage to the ear that would otherwise be caused by wearing heavy hoops without support.
Accordingly, what are ear saddles?
Ear saddles are a newer design or style of earring for stretched ear lobes that will add some fun options to your collection. … Ear saddles can be worn alone, or larger hoops and dangling earrings and ear weights can be clasped through them.
Similarly one may ask, what are saddle plugs?
Plugs are commonly, and have historically, been worn in the ears. … A double-flared (or saddle) plug, flares outward at both ends, and is thinner towards the middle. No o-rings are needed to keep the plug in the piercing, but the fistula needs to be wide enough to accommodate the flare when the plug is initially put in.
What do ear weights do?
Wearing different size ear weights will prevent the ear from shrinking and from stretching at the very bottom of your ear skin. When stretching your ears, stick to professional ear weights! Wearing heavy objects that were not intended to be used as ear weights or plugs in your ears is just plain dangerous.
What are ear saddles used for?
They spread the weight along the bottom of the lobe which is perfect for hanging ear weights or earrings from. The sizing does not have to be exact but the size listed is the minimum required stretched ear hole.
Do hangers help stretch ears?
Ear hangers are essentially hanging designs for stretched ears which are not heavy enough to be called ear weights. They usually have the same weight as a regular pair of earrings.
How long should I leave tapers in before switching to plugs?
Generally, you need to wait at least 3-4 months before gauging the fresh plug piercing, after it’s initially done. Then, you’ll have to take breaks of at least 1 month between other 1-sized stretches. How long does it take to gauge ears?
How can I stretch my ears at home without tapers?
How to Stretch Ears Without Tapers
- 1 Wearing Heavier Plugs to Make Ears Bigger.
- 2 Adding Larger Jewelry to Stretch Your Gauge.
- 3 Adding PTFE Tape to Your Current Plugs.
Are teardrop plugs bad for your ears?
The general consensus among people with stretched ears is that uniquely shaped plugs and tunnels are safe to wear for short durations. Teardrop shaped plugs seem to report the least amount of issues, but can become uncomfortable if the fistula is higher on the ear, putting pressure on the cartilage.
How do you install a flared plug?
What’s the difference between plugs and tunnels?
The difference between the tunnel and the plug
The main difference is in the appearance of the jewellery. A tunnel (as you would expect) is hollow inside. You can see through the jewellery and this is highlighted inside the piercing cavity. A plug on the other hand, is solid and fills the piercing cavity.
