Even if you are a body mod-er who is proud of your gauge, there are some instances where you need to hide your style.Managers might view you differently if they see you with gauged ears.You may want to avoid conflict with your family members if they don't understand your body mod.Whatever the reason for hiding your gauge, with the use of some savvy tricks, you can keep it.
Step 1: Your hair hides your gauges.
If you have short or thin hair, this is one of the easiest ways to hide your gauged ears.You might want to talk to your barber about blocking your gauge from view.If your hair doesn't change much, you might want to use styling wax or hair gel.It is less likely that your hair will be brushed out of the way.
Step 2: To rest along the base of your ear, stretch large gauges over your ears.
This is only possible if you have a large gauge.The base of your ear is hidden by your hair.A pair of thick-framed glasses, even non-prescription ones that have fake lens, can help block your gauge from view where they rest over your ears.If you do your best to hide them, they can be difficult to conceal.If you need to cite this law, you can because it protects those with disabilities from being discriminated against by employers.
Step 3: Accessorize to your advantage.
There are a lot of different kinds of head covering.At less formal occasions, bandanas and hats can be used to hide your gauge.Women and long-haired men might be able to get away with wearing a headband to keep their gauges out of sight.
Step 4: Plugs that match your skin tone can be purchased.
If you interview with obvious gauge, you might not be taken seriously in conservative fields like banking, teaching, and office work.In order to give ear gaugers a better chance of overcoming discrimination, many piercing and gauge manufacturers offer skin tone plugs.You have to experiment with different types of plugs before you find one that works for you.This is true for online skin tone plugs.If you put the online gauge in your ear, it will be obvious.You could always make your own plugs.The same effect can be achieved by painting a pair of wooden plugs the same color as your skin tone.
Step 5: Substitute with jewelry that is more acceptable.
Some gauges have large studs that cover the outer part of your ear, like large diamond studs or studs with thick metal designs.These can make it look like you only have a "socially acceptable" type of earring.You might have to invest in different types of gauge.People might get suspicious if they see you wearing the same earring a lot.
Step 6: Don't wear tapered jewelry.
The size difference of the hook or stud that is inserted into your ear will draw attention to it.If you have a pair of tapered ear accessories that you want to show off, you should not wear them.
Step 7: The size of your gauge should be reduced.
If you want to heal your ears from the stretching caused by your gauge, you should remove your jewelry or shrink it.The amount of healing that your body can provide depends on a number of factors, including the size of your gauge.You can see how much your body can recover by reducing your gauge by a small amount.Allow time for your ear to heal.If it does, you can reduce your size even more.If your gauge is a 12 inch (1.27 cm) in size, you have a good chance of being able to close your ears naturally.If you have a large gauge, surgery may be required to restore it to normal.
Step 8: It's a good idea to massage your gauged lobes daily.
Circulation in the stretched tissue can be encouraged by massaging your lobes once or twice a day.The increased blood flow will help heal your gauges.You could use oils that promote healing.Extra virgin olive oil and vitamins E and Jojoba oil are examples.
Step 9: It's a good idea to use a restorative cream.
You can apply special creams to reduce scar tissue that has built up after removing your ears, and to help repair damage done by stretching your lobes.Hemorrhoid cream is intended to reduce swelling and inflammation while encouraging healing in your skin.This could be used to promote the healing of gauged ears.Specialty earlobe creams help heal your gauge.Ear Butter and Holey Butt'r are popular at your local drug store.
Step 10: You can test your gauge alternatives.
Some brands work well for your ear type while others don't.It's the same for jewelry that hides your gauge.Before you go into a situation where you really have to hide your gauges, try out each gauge-hiding technique.You can use a mirror to evaluate how natural your gauge-hiding technique is.Try not to rely on a wall mirror only, as they miss more dynamic angles.You can use a wall mirror and a handheld mirror.If you are using your hair to hide your gauge, try changing it with your fingers.You should note the point at which your gauge becomes noticeable again.Knowing the limits of your hair will help you maintain it.
Step 11: You can get a second opinion on your hidden gauge.
Trusted friends and relatives may be able to give you advice on how to hide your gauge better, as well as see where your covering techniques are insufficient.There's no replacement for another set of eyes even if you're methodical with a mirror assessment.For the best results, you may want to recruit people of different heights.There is a part of your gauge that is peeking through your hiding technique.
Step 12: Practice hiding your gauge.
It might take some time before you know how to keep your gauge hidden.You will want to avoid any gesture that draws attention to your gauge, like tugging on your ears, or playing with your earlobes.It can be hard for you to identify yourself on your own.To get a sense for the things you do that draw attention to your gauge, you might want to recruit a friend.