Here we have Cat, a piercer with 10+ years of experience, explaining how to stretch / gauge ears. You can follow Cat on Instagram @piercingsbycat or visit her shop The Interbellum Tattoo Lounge, Essex.
If you're a newbie to stretching or just aren't sure if you're stretching correctly. This explainer is for you.
In it we'll cover common questions like - "how to properly stretch your ears", "how to gauge your ears", "how to start stretching your ears" and what to do and what not to do to stretch safely and avoid issues.
For a more complete and written guide to ear stretching please see our guide on how to stretch / gauge ears here
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