Do's

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DO'S
- Use implant grade metals
- Use glass jewelry
- Use acrylic, silicone, and organic materials ONLY when your piercing is healed
- Use bondage tape (taping method)
- Have a shower before you stretch, the steam really helps soften and loosen up your skin
- Massage your ears everyday for 5-10 minutes
- Massage your ears with a natural oil
- Massage your ears using natural oil before you stretch
- Coat your taper and plugs with oil before stretching
- Wait 1-2 weeks after a stretch before wearing a material other than implant grade metal or glass
- Wait a month before wearing double flare plugs (unless they are screw-backs)
- Clean your ears EVERYDAY using antibacterial soap, or a saline solution

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