What size is a 2g plug?

How big is a 2g ear gauge?

Ear Gauge to MM Conversion Table

What size gauge can you start wearing tunnels?

For the majority of people, either 16 gauge or 14 gauge is a good starting point if you have only worn regular earrings. 16 gauge is a good starting point if you never wear earrings or if you have recently had them pierced and they are just healed up.

How long does it take to stretch ears to 2g?

The chart below represents the recommended MINIMUM time you should wait between stretches.

What size gauge can you not go back from?

It’s often recommended that you start with 16 or 14 gauge when you first start stretching your ears. Stretching your ear larger than 2 gauge is often considered “the point of no return.” Once you stretch your ear to this point, you’ll likely need surgery if you want the hole to fully close.

What is the smallest plug size for ears?

A standard ear piercing is 20g or 18g so the smallest gauge size is 20g. Gauge sizes are always even numbers and the smaller the number the bigger the earring, so from 18g the next size up would be 16g. It would then go from there to 14g, then 12g, then 10g etc.

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).

Is PTFE tape safe for stretching?

The Teflon (PTFE) tape is designed to move with you. If you have been looking for an easier and more comfortable way to stretch your earlobes, our PTFE tape is here to help! Both easy to use and great for stretching at a slow pace, snag a roll of our tape today to help with your ear stretching journey!

How long should I wait to stretch from 2G to 0g?

2g to 0g – 4 months.

How big do ear plugs and tunnels get?

Plugs and Tunnels – Plugs and tunnels are large gauge jewelry for stretched ears and other stretched piercings. We offer plugs and tunnels in a wide range of sizes, from 12g to 00g and beyond.

What’s the difference between a plug and a tunnel?

Plug jewelry generally consists of a single, solid piece of material that entirely fills the piercing cavity. Tunnel jewelry, on the other hand, is hollow in the middle, allowing you to see through the piercing cavity.

What kind of piercings are plugs and tunnels?

Plugs and tunnels are some of the most recognizable, historically significant, and visually striking styles of piercing jewelry. Although their generally larger size can require a little bit of work and dedication to accommodate, the investment is sure to pay off for those interested in distinctive and eye-catching results.

Can You sterilize plastic plugs and tunnels for jewelry?

You can scroll through every page to see our entire selection of our plugs and tunnels in every gauge we offer, or you can click a gauge below to view all plugs and tunnels in just the size you ne Cleaning & Care Tips: We can sterilize plastic, silicone and some other plugs and tunnels for you before shipping them to you, if desired.