valhala

the way i did it is got some of the silicone plugs, fold them in half then put them in then, when they open they stretch ur ear. but u have to make sure you wash them a lot cause the silicone can cause infections if you dont keep it clean.

thats how i went up each gage since 00.

silicone plugs are hard to fold over and do that at smaller sizes but after 1/2in silicone is totally the way to go for a fresh stretch. I worked in a shop for awhile doing piercings and what i do is if u can get the taper all the way thru then you shouldnt have a problem. Let the taper sit in there for a lil bit and use some antibiotic ointment to lube the plug. And either by yourself or have a friend follow the taper with the plug (if there isnt a flare on one end, if there is you may need to use a 00 taper just to account for the flare which SUCKS!) I've done this technique alot and its quick and smooth. Thats about the best advice I can give ya. If ya cant do it yourself have a friend do it. but definately lube the taper and plug before you try just shoving them in. it seems like 2g- 7/16" are always a bitch once you get into bigger sizes its so easy its basically painless. Hope it goes well keep us posted!