Stuck at 2g
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xxwolfpackof1xx
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:48 am
- Gauge Size:: 2g
Stuck at 2g
Hey there I'm having trouble stretching from 2g to 0g. My goal size is 00g and I'm hoping to get some nice 00g plugs for my bday in November and for Christmas. Ive been trying to stretch with a standard 0g taper I've tried after I've gotten out of a shower with jojoba oil and a hot compress but nothing is working it wont budge and starts causing some discomfort at the part it starts tapering off to a 0g. What should i do i have some tape i could use but I've never used that method before and I'm not sure how much i would need to use.
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SAmTiNN21
- Posts: 24
- Joined: Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:05 am
- Gauge Size:: 0g lobes
15 tattoos - Location: SEATTLE WA
Re: Stuck at 2g
if your going to use tape u should do a little every couple of days.. there are also 1 g plugs you can buy. may not be a bad idea because 2 to 0 is a uge jump
what up world.. the name is sam
i have 2 g lobes.. on my way to 2 or 0..
i love tattoos have 15. used to have the
tounge peirced took it out..
i have 2 g lobes.. on my way to 2 or 0..
i love tattoos have 15. used to have the
tounge peirced took it out..
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xxwolfpackof1xx
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:48 am
- Gauge Size:: 2g
Re: Stuck at 2g
Im gonna tape em just not sure how much tape to use at this point.
Re: Stuck at 2g
1 wrap of ptfe or bondadge tape every week or so.
I'm 17 i live in maine
Double Right Eyebrow
Tongue
tattoos
Have:
16mm lobes
right nostril piercing 20g
2nd holes 20g
navel 14g
Double Right Eyebrow
Tongue
tattoos
Have:
16mm lobes
right nostril piercing 20g
2nd holes 20g
navel 14g
Re: Stuck at 2g
Go with taping, or try waiting longer? I tried stretching from 2g to 0g in 2009 and they tore, so I downsized and let them heal for a solid year. After that they stretched easy, even with tapers. 2g to 0g is a huge jump, don't rush it!!!
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corazon_de_oro
- Posts: 1743
- Joined: Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:21 am
- Gauge Size:: 00G
- Location: Huntington, WV
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Re: Stuck at 2g
2G-0G is way too big of a jump to make all at once... if you don't like taping, definitely get some 1G plugs. They have them at a few different websites but the cheapest are at crazy-factory.com.
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!
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!
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Big Chicken
- Posts: 101
- Joined: Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:02 pm
- Gauge Size:: Omm at the moment
- Location: England
Re: Stuck at 2g
Yep - that's what I'm doing when my crazy lobes are ready. I ordered a 1g taper and plug. Didn't really fancy mucking about with tape. Gonna be a while before I do any more stretching...corazon_de_oro wrote:2G-0G is way too big of a jump to make all at once... if you don't like taping, definitely get some 1G plugs. They have them at a few different websites but the cheapest are at crazy-factory.com.
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Ramenzombie
- Posts: 8
- Joined: Thu May 05, 2011 4:11 pm
- Gauge Size:: 2g Left
6g Right
Re: Stuck at 2g
I would give taping a try for 0g to 00g. Or even 1g to 0g. Much less stress on the lobes, and once you learn to easily wrap and compress the tape it's a breeze. I threw out my tapers after a few rips and irritations in favor of a nice roll of PTFE and my next size of jewelery. Tapers were always too much of a jump for me, even with waiting, and left me with sore ears after 6g.
