Why more time between larger sizes?
Jewelry is measured by diameter. What is in contact with your piercing is the circumference of the jewelry. Every additional 1/16″ has an added .19635″ circumference, if you want geek numbers. So it takes longer to move up a step, and the healing takes longer. DOS AND DON’TS OF STRETCHING: -DO use proper materials to stretch your ears. This is your body we are talking about. Using low grade jewelry can increase your risk of infection. -DO NOT UNDER ANY CURCUMSTANCES skip sizes. Yes it is a long process, but you risk severe consequences like blow outs and other nasty things by skipping sizes. -DO NOT leave tapers in your ear. Ever. PERIOD. They are not meant for long term wear, or really any sort of wear at all. It is the equivalent of wearing the piercing needle in your ear as jewelry. Tapers are tools.
