3-4 months
8g to 6g – 3-4 months.
Why you shouldn’t use tapers?
Stone tapers are not to be used for stretching at all. They are only for wearing in healed stretches as jewelry because they are porous and can carry too much bacteria. In general, tapers are only recommended for wearing in smaller gauges as jewelry.
What size do tapers come in?
9 Pairs of surgical stainless steel straight tapers sizes:14G (1.6mm), 12G (2mm), 10G (2.4mm), 8G (3.2mm), 6G (4mm), 4G (5mm), 2G (6mm), 0G (8mm), 00G (10mm) – 2 qty of each size.
How long should I wait to stretch from a 6G to a 4G?
The chart below represents the recommended MINIMUM time you should wait between stretches.
| 8G to 6G | 1.5 months |
| 6G to 4G | 1.5 months |
| 4G to 2G | 1.5 months |
| 2G to 0G | 2 months |
| 0G to 00G | 2 months |
Does tapering a piercing hurt?
Tapers are also great for piercings that are hard to insert without a tool- for example needing to insert threadless jewelry from inside your nostril. Tapers are not sharp, but if you aren’t careful and don’t use a little common sense when using them, you can hurt yourself.
How many MM is a 6g plug?
| gauge | inches decimal | millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 0.125″ | 3.175 mm | |
| 8g | 0.129″ | 3.264 mm |
| 6g | 0.162″ | 4.115 mm |
| 0.188″ | 4.762 mm |
What size is a normal ear piercing?
20g
Standard ear piercings are a 20g or 18g if they were pierced by a gun. If they were pierced by a professional, the lobe piercing will typically be a 16g or 14g.
Can I use Vaseline to stretch my ears?
Stretching Process (taper method) Lubricant will make the taper super slick, so it will slide through easy. Lubricants make a stretch easier. While you’re out getting a new taper, get some Jojoba oil, Vitamin E oil or GaugeGear Stretching Balm (Neosporin and Vaseline are not good lubes for ear stretching).
