Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I used to have 00g sized lobes but let the piercings relax without jewelry for several years. Now I miss my old jewelry and need to size up again since they've shrunk. My photo is of their current 2g size. This stretching kit matches the description, is nicely machined with no sharp edges, and the material causes no skin irritation (at least for me). All in all a good product. I am only awarding four stars, however, because the way these are packaged and presented promotes irresponsible stretching. Tapers are tools, not jewelry. There should only be one taper per size and it need not be colored or come with elastic. You will damage your ears and have uneven stretching if you wear tapers. Here's an example of good lobe-stretching practice at home: wash your taper and tunnels one size up from your current gauge. Remove your current jewelry and gently wash your lobes. Coat your earlobes, taper, and tunnels with jojoba oil or other lubricant. Push the taper gently but firmly through one lobe, following directly with the tunnel. Apply elastic to the back of the tunnel. Repeat with the other ear. Let your ears heal for at least one month before sizing up again. I could have saved myself a lot of grief with these instructions and hope you take them to heart.