by corazon_de_oro » Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:06 am
Well, if it's done correctly stretching won't cause any open wounds that need to heal like a piercing. It's more about allowing your skin to loosen up between sizes, not exactly "heal." The dry skin shouldn't be an issue if you keep your ears moisturized, use an oil like vitamin E, jojoba, or emu to massage your ears once a day (after the piercings are healed, of course). Another thing I'll add is that you need to make sure your ears have been pierced for at least six months before you do your first stretch.
As for your parents, I can't help much there... I have long hair and my parents don't even know; I really hate drawing attention to myself so I've just never brought it up. But I'm 21 and didn't get any piercings until I was 18 so it didn't really matter if they "let" me. Just talk to them in a mature, calm way and explain that you know how to do it safely and it's just something you want to do. If you're well-behaved and responsible it shouldn't be much of a problem... parents tend to see piercings and tattoos as something associated with rebelliousness but if you don't fit into that stereotype they might reconsider. If they disapprove it's best to just wait until you're 18, or no longer living in their house.
I'm Lindsay.
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!