The only thing you need is already sitting in your bathroom cabinet.
The idea that beauty is pain is a long-held, somewhat-confusing adage that certainly doesn’t foster much excitement.
In fact, Id like to retire the phrase altogether, with the exception of plucking roguebrow hairs.
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Sometimes, it has to be done.
When it comes to long-term pain, such as sleeping in rollers, Im generally uninterested.
Until recently, the same went for wearing unpleasant items for the sake of aestheticslike heavy earrings.
Thankfully, we’ve found how to wear heavy earrings without pain or stretching your earlobes.
Read on for the trick to beauty and comfort.
Why Do Earrings Make Your Earlobes Hurt?
They can even stretch the holes your earrings go into.
(Even my grandmother who only wearsclip-on earringsswears by it.)
This is how it works.
For extra heavy earrings, consider purchasing thicker or even foam-based bandages.
Does This Work For All Earrings?
Now, this trick is primarily helpful for earrings that are dangly or heavy.
If youre wearing studs, it wont make quite as noticeable of a difference.
However, forfrequent earring wearerswho are concerned about long-term stretching and sagging, it can be a beneficial habit.
What Else Helps When Wearing Heavy Earrings?
What Is A Good Weight For Earrings?
When shopping, it can be hard to determine whether earrings are too heavy.
Earrings that are lightweight enough for everyday wear weigh about 2 to 4 grams.
Statement or special occasion earrings like large hoops are mid-weight at 5 to 7 grams.
Heather Louise Handmade Heirloom Jewelry.What is a Comfortable Weight for Earrings?
