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Types of Ear Gauges

If you are stuck on knowing what the different types of ear stretchers are, then look no further! We have put together this useful guide to help navigate the world of ear stretching.

Level: Beginner through to the experienced
Recommended for: Fully healed earlobes

Can also be called Flesh Tunnels or Eyelets, are a hollow tube like plug. You should be able to see directly through a tunnel on a stretched lobe. You may choose to wear tunnels instead of plugs since they weigh less. Tunnels may be worn with decorative pieces that hang from it. It is not advised to use tunnels to stretch your ears.

Level: Beginner through to the experienced
Recommended for: Fully healed earlobes

Plug earrings are ear jewellery that can only be worn after you have sufficiently stretched your piercings, and go all the way to 2 inches in diameter for those who wish to stretch a lot. Plugs are solid whereas tunnels have holes in them. There are different kinds of Plugs - outlined below, as well as a multitude of shapes that these can come in. Just some shapes include teardrop, heart, triangular, square or coffin.

Level: Beginner
Recommended for: Non stretched ears

A type of traditional earring that gives the perception that you have stretched ears. Fake plugs are super easy to wear and quite comfortable. One end of the fake plug is fixed to the pin, while the other is screwed onto the free end, so you can be sure the fake plug earrings will stay safely in place.

Level: Beginner
Recommended for: Recovering earlobes

Single flare plugs and tunnels have one edge. The flared edge faces the front, while the smooth edge is at the back of the earlobe. With single flared plugs, an O-ring is placed on the inner part to keep the plug or tunnel in place. As the flared portion doesn’t pass through the lobe, the single flare plug or tunnel is ideal for recovering earlobes.

Level: Beginner
Recommended for: Recovering earlobes

Screw fit plugs and tunnels are a great option for those that want the appearance of double flare without needing fully healed earlobes. These are safer as they come in to separate parts; one single flare that sits in the earlobe and the second part which is screwed onto the back. This therefore minimises flexing and stretching your earlobes.

Level: Experienced
Recommended for: Fully healed earlobes

Unlike single flared plugs or tunnels, double flared has two edges which do not need an O-ring to hold them in place. The double flared plugs are the most common choice out of the options. These are pushed through your earlobe and need to be fully healed to prevent overstretching. Double flare plugs can sometimes be hard to insert and wear on sizes under 0 gauge.

Level: Experienced
Recommended for: Fully healed earlobes

Saddle-fit plugs are also classed as a double flare, but have smoother edges. These are easier to insert.

Level: Experienced
Recommended for: Fully healed earlobes

Similar to spiral tapers, hangers are used as jewellery once your ear has been stretched already. Ear hangers have a decorative feature attached that pulls your ear lobe down.

Level: Beginner through to the experienced
Recommended for: Stretching earlobes

This is a straight piece, usually made from steel or acrylic that is large at the front and becomes narrower to the back. O-rings are used to hold the taper at the desired area of your ear lobe and allows you to gradually move to the larger part when ready. Inserting the taper will increase the size of your piercing.

Level: Beginner
Recommended for: Fully healed earlobes

Ear cuffs are worn at the bottom of your stretched lobes or around the outer edge of your ear and are similar to ear saddles