Enjoy your statement pieces without pain.
With the rise in statement earrings, this jewelry tale has become all too familiar.
Why Do Earlobes Stretch Over Time?
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Earlobes are super delicate, and they also dont have any ligaments or bones to help maintain their structure.
She adds that over time, the earrings will continue to stretch, making the ear lobes longer.
The openings can also stretch so much that they become more susceptible to ripping.
Interestingly, he tells us he does these in about 25% of his facelift patients.
The Band Aid Trick
This DIY trick is a longstanding hack for heavy earringsand it legitimately works.
Put your heavy earrings on, making sure to pierce the bandage before securing the back.
This creates a layer between your lobe and the earring that provides more structure and support.
Lobe Tape
Lobe tape is the buttoned up version of the Band Aid trick mentioned above.
Lobe Lifters
Lobe lifters are a relatively new invention, and theyre pure genius from a physics standpoint.
This allows your ears to better support heavy earrings when you do choose to wear them.
They can also minimize the look of drooping or stretched lobes.
Standard earring backs focus the pull on a smaller area, which can lead to stretching over time.
Moisturizing
Dont underestimate the power of healthy, moisturized skin.
Even when it comes to your earlobes.
Ideally, this is done in combination with one of the heavy earring tricks above.
