What kinds of jewelry or plugs are safe to wear in my stretched ears?
For an initial stretch, you should only use single flared or no flared plugs made of smooth, non-porous materials. Only use jewelry made of surgical steel, titanium, glass or Pyrex for your initial stretch. Note: Some single flared or no flared plugs that are otherwise safe have small grooves to keep the o-rings from sliding around. You should avoid these for an initial stretch, as the grooves can get caught on your ear and cause damage or bleeding. After your ears are healed from a stretch, there are other materials that are safe to use in your stretched lobes. Plugs and other jewelry made of silicone or organic materials (such as wood, bone, or horn) are safe to use in stretched ears that have been healed from their most recent stretch. Acrylic or plastic jewelry is also okay for fully healed ears. Double-flared plugs can also be worn in fully healed ears, but it will likely take some additional waiting time. Even if your ears are healed, it can take much longer for them to become lo
