1. Start with the Ear Stretching History Guide:

The guide below to ear stretching history covers how ear stretching has properly been done for ages.  Start there, and you will learn how to stretch your ears with proper knowledge to wear stretching jewelry.

2. Know the history of ear stretching before beginning the journey.  Always use quality jewelry with stretched ears, though.

To learn how to stretch your ears with different timelines, you need to first understand that the timing to stretch up differ and the type of jewelry you wear is also a consideration.

3. Understand the facts.  Below are tips for choosing the ancient art of stretched ears.

The details below provide more information for choosing the the practice of ear stretching.

NOTE: Stretching ear lobes wasn't just for looks; it often held deep cultural significance, indicating social status or inviting spirits into the body.

How did this timeless body modification begin?

The story of stretched piercings, especially the origin of stretched earlobes, is a fascinating journey that spans across various cultures and centuries. This timeless body modification is believed to have originated from ancient societies.

In these societies, having an ear stretched was more than just a fashion statement; it often had cultural or religious significance. The size of the stretched hole was sometimes seen as a symbol of status or wealth.

Over time, the tradition of creating a stretched lobe has evolved and taken on new meanings, but its roots in ancient cultures remain evident. Today, people around the world continue to embrace this age-old practice, making it a truly timeless form of body modification in modern times.

Though most people stretch their earlobes so they can wear plugs, some people simply like the aesthetic of stretched earlobes without stretching jewelry. 

When did people start stretching their ears?

Though ear stretching has become more popular in Western society in the past decades, people have been stretching their ears for thousands of years. In fact, anthropologists believe that the practice of ear stretching may have started in Africa. 

Worn by King Tutankhamen, buddhists from Nepal, and with ear stretching also apparent in the Easter Island heads, today you can see many pop culture figures continue the tradition with plugs and tunnels.  The link to the guide goes into more details.  You can always send us a message if you have more insights to be added to our history page!