Size Conversion Chart
| Gauge | Inches | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | 8mm |
| 00 | – | 10mm |
| – | 7/16″ | 11mm |
| – | 1/2″ | 12.5mm |
Furthermore, will 8mm stretched ear close?
Because your ear lobes have healed around the tunnel, plug, or taper you used to stretch the ear, your ears will never completely close. Keep in mind that your best expectation is to shrink the size of the holes. If you experienced tearing, infections, or blowouts, your ears may not shrink as much.
Likewise, what size gauge should I start with for my ears?
16 gauge
Which is larger 5mm or 8mm?
5mm = just over 3/16 inch. … 7mm = almost 9/32 inch (= a bit over 1/4 inch) 8mm = 5/16 inch. 9mm = almost 3/8 inch.
Is 8mm bigger than 10mm?
5/16 inch is the measurement of 8mm. Just over 1/6 inch is 10mm. It’s 11mm and it’s almost 7/16 inch.
Why do gauges stink?
The reason your ear gauges smell bad is because they’re sitting in your ear. Your skin sheds almost every hour on the hour and all of those dead skin cells are left sitting on the gauge. Thus the stinky smell. To prevent this, a strict cleaning regiment is needed.
What size gauge will shrink back?
Most professionals in the piercing world suggest going no larger than a 0 gauge, preferably a 2 gauge, if you want your ears to shrink back to standard size. If you stop at this point, you should have no problem with your ears shrinking back.
Why do stretched ears smell so bad?
Why does this happen? Your body secretes a substance called sebum, sebum is an oily secretion which helps your skin keep lubricated and keep it waterproof. The sebum mixes with the dead skin cells between your ear and the jewellery to make this unpleasant odour.
How do I know my ear gauge size?
What’s the smallest ear gauge size?
18g / 1.0mm
What is the smallest gauge size?
The sizes range from millimeter measurements to inch measurements. The smallest gauge, 20, measures 0.88 millimeters or 1/32 inch. The bigger the gauge, the smaller the numbers get.
Can you use Vaseline to gauge your ears?
Stretching Process (taper method)
Lubricant will make the taper super slick, so it will slide through easy. Lubricants make a stretch easier. While you’re out getting a new taper, get some Jojoba oil, Vitamin E oil or GaugeGear Stretching Balm (Neosporin and Vaseline are not good lubes for ear stretching).
Can you use baby oil to gauge your ears?
I would say it’s fine. The act of massaging is ultimately what’s good for your ears. Some people’s bodies react better to some oils than others, but really the massaging is what is doing the magic.
Can I use olive oil to gauge my ears?
Lubricant: You’ll also want a lubricant. Olive oil is one of my favorites (it’s cheap and softens the skin). … Lastly, unscented vitamin E oil is also a great option (just go with olive oil or jojoba oil).
