When can i start stretching my ear lobe?
Stretching piercings is a practice taking place throughout history, in almost every part of the world. It has significant personal, spiritual and social meaning in many traditional cultures. Whether it is a one time thing, a way to reinsert lost jewelry or, simply, to see what “size goals” are possible, stretching can be an involved process. It requires cleanliness, understanding of the body’s healing mechanisms and above all else, patience. If large, stretched holes were easily acquired, they would not have such an enduring and widespread appeal. They do not happen overnight or for everyone. They are a sign of not just commitment, but a commitment over time. That is why they are a sign of maturity and wisdom worldwide and why we are still fascinated by them today. What happens when you stretch? When you insert a larger piece of jewelry into an existing hole, microscopic tears open in the collagen layer, evenly, around the circumference of the hole. The cells are separated by the press
