Tunnels in the ears - how they are done and why it is needed

If we do not take into account the countries of Africa, then the entire civilized world wears tunnels in their ears. It is extremely rare to see such decorations on other parts of the body: cheeks, lips, etc. Although some fans of extreme piercings install small tunnels into the tongue, but it looks more like an original piercing - an earring, and not a real tunnel.

What motivates people to buy tunnels

Since the process of stretching the lobules is long enough, if you do not resort to surgery, then the reasons for this choice should be solid.

Consider the main ones:

• tunnels in the ears, both small and large, have become the most fashionable trend of the season;
• such decoration attracts great attention, therefore it is suitable for guys or girls who want to stand out from the "crowd";
• they are part of the stage image of creative personalities;
• mark a person's belonging to a certain doctrine or beliefs, for example, to one of the schools of yoga;
• mean that there have been cardinal personal changes and the transition to another stage of development.

Far from always, a guy or a girl can clearly articulate what exactly prompted him or her to buy and wear tunnels in the ears in the European territory, in Ukraine, and even more so in the rather conservative Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. If this is true, then most likely the decision was made for psychological reasons.

What are the dimensions of the tunnels in the ears

The size can vary between 5 mm, 8 mm and 10 mm, or exceed 20 mm. Small tunnels (up to 5 mm) are put on quite easily and quickly, they are also easily removed, and the earlobe is pulled together on its own. Therefore, when such jewelry is just a tribute to fashion, then the smaller the size of the earring, the better.

Large tunnels require serious work to stretch the puncture, so they are suitable for those people who decide to wear them for at least a few years. After them, the lobe will most likely have to be sewn up to get rid of sagging. So large sizes are usually chosen by those who are a fan of piercings, extreme or a person of a creative profession, or trying to become one.

How are ear tunnels made?

Before you buy such jewelry, think about how you will stretch the puncture. If you decide to go surgically, then, in principle, the diameter of the earring is no longer important, with the exception of the largest sizes.

There is also a natural, painless method, but longer. The lobe is gradually stretched with the help of special expanders, and only then a small plug or tunnel is inserted into it.

Then, with its help, the hole is enlarged. For these purposes, Teflon or bondage tape is used, which is wrapped around the earring. As soon as the plugs stop “pressing”, the amount of tape increases and this continues until the desired puncture size is obtained.

When choosing the second option, you will have to buy several sizes of tunnels, but now in Ukraine and Kyiv there are a huge number of offers, among which there is a real opportunity to find and purchase not only inexpensive, but also high-quality tunnels. For example, in the Kaflon online store, which operates throughout Ukraine with a central office in Kyiv.