If you're new to the world of earrings, you might be wondering what on earth “6 gauge earrings” means. That was my first reaction. Anyways, it's important to know about earrings first before you go unraveling what 6ga, 8ga, or 10ga means. First of all, these are simple measurements for figuring out what type of earrings to wear. However, these simple measurements are very important and quite complex. It's very important that you understand these before attempting to pierce your ears.
Piercing the ears is the easy part, though some may say also the painful part. Since that's not a summarily fun subject, let's sidestep that and talk a little bit of history. Did you know that gauging ears first originated during pre-history? Well, you do now. It is evident from the mummified corpses found in Egypt and in other places around the world that people pierced their ears and gauged them with decorative bones, horns, and stones in the past. It's somewhat a tradition to some cultures, a fashion for others. Having distracted your thoughts, let's go back to what we really need to talk about: piercing your ears.
If it's your first time to get your ears poked with a pointy object, it's okay to be reluctant. I know I was. The thing you should know is there are many risks that come with piercing ears. Yes, these risks are besides the fact that piercing ears hurt--some people say "a lot," while in my opinion it was just…average. I do remember asking a few friends about this before. From what they say, it depends on how much you hate needles. Put simply, if you're afraid of needles, chances are it will hurt a lot. Don't be mistaken, though. Our hospital-needle analogy was just to get a clue whether or not piercing is going to hurt. The answer is, it depends if you're a baby.
Piercing and Stretching For 6 Gauge Earrings
Normally, people pierce their ears using an earring gun, but you may use other pointy objects for the same effect. Keep in mind, though, that piercing your own ear is ill advised. Having an inexperienced friend to do it for you is more ill advised. Just go to the shop and get your ears pierced. It's guaranteed to hurt less, and there's less risk of infection, too.
People use 6 gauge earrings a lot of times. However, some prefer other sizes like 14ga or 16ga. Remember to ask your piercer about gauging earrings before actually letting them do it. Also ask about what your gauge options are before selecting one.
If you've recently gone and pierced your ears, you should wait at least six months before doing it poking another hole there again. This is to be sure that the last holes were completely healed, before you add in a new one. If the old one isn't healed yet, then an infection in new holes can cause infection in the old ones, as well, causing the worse possible damage. Now that you've learned a bit about earrings, go ahead and decide whether 6 gauge earrings are perfect for you.