How To Put In Silicone Tunnels

[axeltehbeast316]

@benskyben

I'm reckoning that's what it may be, but when I had my 00g skin eyelets they looked fine and they are the same depth wise. I waited 7 months between 7/16th and 1/2in, the lobe shouldn't have thinned out, right?

[axeltehbeast316]

Hey, I'm having a bit of a problem with these Kaos skin eyelets. I just bought a pair of half inch, and they cover the bottom of my earlobe. I was wondering if you or anyone else has heard of this issue. Or if anyone is encountering this too haha.

[BenskyBen]

@axeltehbeast316 Your ear might be too thin? I can't really say without seeing it, but that'd be my best bet.

[Blink182Boomer]

Thanks again and I hopefully I can take the pain of the piercing fingers crossed :)

[Blink182Boomer]

Thanks for this video it was the only one that I watched and was able to get my silicone tunnels in after wards so really thanks :) btw how painful outta 10 is it to get a scaffold bar piercing ?

[BenskyBen]

@Blink182Boomer I'm glad to have helped :)

The scaffold/industrial bar, for me, was about a 7/10 pain wise.

[MrPooface11]

I just finish ordering a 4g silcione tunnel through eBay.... is it going to be hard to put it in?

[BenskyBen]

@MrPooface11 Smaller sizes are often harder to get in than larger ones. Just do what you can to make it as easy as it can be to put them in. Take a shower before you put them in, make sure your ears are fully healed, and try using some kind of lube.

[MrPooface11]

@BenskyBen alright thanks

[colten234]

Mine wrinkle in the middle and dont fold out the whole way??

[legomonster608]

@colten234 either you bought the wrong size or your ears should heal longer to gain flexibility

[ninijellypunch]

Ohh ok what would you recommend?

[BenskyBen]

@ninijellypunch I'd recommend surgical steel :)

[ninijellypunch]

I need help putting a silicone tunnel through my tongue,,I'm currently at a 6g

[BenskyBen]

@ninijellypunch You don't want to use silicone for 6G…

[mrchandler490]

Fuck it dosint work with cheap hot topic tunnles

[Yumyumbrainysmurf]

I stretched my ears a week ago is it safe to put it silicone threw my ears

[BenskyBen]

@Yumyumbrainysmurf If you feel that they have healed enough for your liking, then give it a try. :)

[TheSuperkittykat93]

i have that size gauge. i sized up right n the middle of the mall yesterday xD but when i use silicone plugs. i squish them the way u do but put it n through the back, its easier .

[TheSuperkittykat93]

i have that size gauge. i sized up right n the middle of the mall yesterday xD 

[MsAlone69]

um, um

[JustVibn]

can i turn my top left ears cartilage piercing into an industrial?

[BenskyBen]

@JustVibn Without seeing it, it's hard to tell. You'll want to have the right angles for both holes, and make sure that the gauge is also correct for your industrial bar. I'd take your ear to a professional piercer and get them to look at it. They shouldn't charge you because they're not actually doing anything to your body.

[JustVibn]

@BenskyBen thanks so much , btw i subed , oh and ive heard that silicone is bad for your ears is that true, or is it just bad for stretching?

[BenskyBen]

@JustVibn No problem. :)

As for silicone stretching, I've done it twice, both at different sizes. The first time I did it, I had no problems whatsoever, but the second time I wound up ripping my ear up. So it really depends on the person and size of the ears. I would honestly stay clear of it just to be on the safe side.

[JustVibn]

@BenskyBen thanks again :)

[cameldevilYEAH]

i have a pair of 3/4 ones and they dont wanna unfold

[BenskyBen]

@cameldevilYEAH Keep trying, you'll get there. :)

[cameldevilYEAH]

@BenskyBen its annoying lol>.<

[ryandrizzy11]

I can't get my 1/2 inch silicone tapers in! I have 00g plugs in and i can easily put in a 1/2 inch taper. But the silicone is impossible to get in! I tried doing what you did, but they never complely unroll and form a complete circle! I need help :/

[BenskyBen]

@ryandrizzy11 In this situation, I would just leave your taper in until it's healed, then go for the silicone.

[LeikaBelly]

Earskins are 2375670892356x harder to but in then the tunnels and I'm at 1/2 inch. Don't get them. D:

[BenskyBen]

@LeikaBelly They are pretty hard to get in, I have a pair of 3/4" of my own. I just don't wear them haha.

[LeikaBelly]

@BenskyBen Yeah, they only go in my left ear for some reason, but I love it so much I have plugs in one ear and my earskin in the other. Ha.

[STACKMONEYification]

do have to wear double flared tunnels before u can out these in??

[BenskyBen]

@STACKMONEYification Nope, just make sure your ears are nice and healed, you don't want to really stretch up with silicone.

[HaydenBelk123]

i just went to 00g and im wondering if it will close up im a bit worried. thanks man. oh and btw i DONT want to get them sewn up.

[BenskyBen]

@HaydenBelk123 Everyone's ears are different. 0G - 00G is supposed to be the 'point of no return', but some people will probably be able to go further and have them go back to normal, where as others may only be able to go to say 4G - 2G. Sorry I can't be of much more help.

[america85353]

Lol

Lube x)

[bigbadbradley1]

thanks so much ive finally got mine in! they were a nightmare at first but now its so easy!

[jade1elefant1]

You're hot. 

[BenskyBen]

@jade1elefant1 Haha, thank you! :)

[KathiRawr]

in a few weeks i'll get my silicone tunnels. thank you a lot for this very helpful tricks!

[IIamWill]

its a pain putting silicone tunnels in when there a 4g....small so it pisses me off it keeps slipping out of my hands..

[xrigoedgex]

dude your videos are really helpful! You made me decide to do the streatching by myself instead of always going with a pro. It's pretty easy actually; now i'm 0g! Going for the 00g this week and after 000g. I think that's a nice size and i 'll stop i there. Anyways, thanks man!

[BenskyBen]

@xrigoedgex No problem man, I'm glad my video helped! Good luck with your stretching in the future! :)

[XNicoleKillingsX]

I have a sizee 2 silicone & i cant seem to fold it in like yourss .-.

[BenskyBen]

@XNicoleKillingsX I'm going to assume you mean 2G. Just keep trying, you'll get it eventually. Try putting them in after a warm shower, it loosens the skin up a bit. If all else fails, take it to a professional piercer to get them to put them in for you. They shouldn't charge you for it (unless they're super stingy) because they're not actually piercing you, they're just putting silicone in your ears. But yeah, hopefully you'll be able to get them in yourself! :)

[JU5T2J0KER]

aaaaarrgg :( I have a 6mm silicone and I can't put it in :( HELP !!!!

[BenskyBen]

@JU5T2J0KER How long have you been at 6mm? Also, how big are the flares? I've seen some tunnels with some ridiculously big flares which look impossible to put in which I'd recommend staying away from, but I'm not really sure since I can't see yours.

If you could make a video showing them and send it as a video response to this video, then I'd be able to give better advice. :)

[MrGarystevenn]

i need someone's advice is it safe to go from a 1.6mm not a 3mm?

[BenskyBen]

@MrGarystevenn If you're asking whether it's safe or not to go from 1.6mm to 3mm, then I'd say yes it is pretty safe (I've done it three times), but it is going to hurt. A lot. So jut get ready for an unbelievable amount of pain haha. It's for that reason that I'm NOT doing this type of stretch for my conch haha.

[MissLiss7132]

 i got 8mm one i cant put it in really hard!

[YouAintLexisBaby]

i made a video like this of how to put in silicones. didnt go well, burt my hand, and struggled to get them in -.- i should have practiced and watched this before trying ahaaa

[VaiTheCreator]

I have 2g tunnels that I think are silicone, they are "softwear" brand. My question is how long should I let freshly stretched ears heal before putting them in?

[BenskyBen]

@VaiTheCreator I'd give it about two weeks for your ears to get used to the new size before putting them in. :)

[666TheDevilRocks666]

@VaiTheCreator i am a piercer i suggest that you wait a month at least before putting silicone in (just make sure the skin has healed first)

[cyrillicletters]

thank you for this:D i've always had trouble getting silicone ones in, but this makes it SO much easier<3

[BenskyBen]

@cyrillicletters No problem! I'm glad this helped :)

[bmxbeast462]

i have 0g in and i got a 0 glass gauge but it is doubled flared around how do i get it in

[BenskyBen]

@bmxbeast462 Wait until your ear has fully healed before trying to put it in - minimum two weeks, after that just listen to your body. Once it has healed, angle the plug/tunnel (not gauge) then feed the rest through. I might wind up making a video for it in the future if that would help more.

[SugarPlumKatiie]

Awh your So Cute! :'D ..and thankooo :) <3

[BenskyBen]

@SugarPlumKatiie D'aww shucks! You're quite welcome! :)

[greyops33]

i got some 6g plugs and i cant put them in please respond

[BenskyBen]

@greyops33 6G is a little small for silicone plugs/tunnels, which is why you are finding it hard to get them in. The ideal size for them (in my opinion) is between 0G and 9/16".

All that I can say that might help is to try using some sort of oil or lubricant to help slide them in whilst holding them in the V shape. I would recommend jojoba oil as I use it myself to help slide jewelry in, and it also helps to thicken up your ears.

[greyops33]

@BenskyBen thank bro

[abcdefgHEROINE]

THANK YOU. ♥

[BenskyBen]

@abcdefgHEROINE You are quite welcome! :D

[UN1T3DW3C4N]

So the silicones ever fallout when you sleep?

[BenskyBen]

@UN1T3DW3C4N Nope, they never have.

[xxOH4R4xx]

HEYY SHANEYMEE111 HERE AND MY BROTHER BEING A LITTLE ASS DELETED THE COMMENT YOU SENT ME BACK :\ COULD YOU SEND ME THE MESSAGE BACK ??

[BenskyBen]

@xxOH4R4xx How the… Ah well. Just try to fold them into the V shape again and again. If that still doesn't work, try putting them in like double flares in the shower. If you have some jojoba oil (or any other type of ear-friendly oil such as emu oil, etc), use that instead. That should do the trick. :)

[Pezzi69]

alright so i have some 6g silicone tunnels with some fat ass flares. should i just shove that shit in since i cant really squish it into a small ball thingy or what

[BenskyBen]

@Pezzi69 Hm. 6G might be a little too small for silicone tunnels (I'm not sure why they sell them to be honest). I would say let your ears heal *fully* before trying anything with them. Try to squish them up as much as you can, then try putting them in at a slight angle. I hope it doesn't bugger up your ears. D:

[LetsPlayGuitar409]

they don´t get in by me the floping out before they are in the ear only the biggest part

gets out me ear is bleeding again and again -.-

please make a video where you explain it EXACT how to do it

[BenskyBen]

@LetsPlayGuitar409 Let me see if I can help. Answer the following questions for me:

1. What size are you at now? And,

2. How long have you been at that size?

[LetsPlayGuitar409]

@BenskyBen

Now im at 8mm

for 6 weeks

[BenskyBen]

@LetsPlayGuitar409 Well, I know that when I am trying to put my 0G tunnel in, it is pretty hard, and it takes a few tries to get it to stay folded over till I can get it into my ear. It may take some practice, but there really isn't any more to it than just making the 'V' shape with the tunnel and sliding it in. It might be a bit easier if you try putting them in straight after, or even during, a shower. Try using some type of lube on your ear (try not to get any on your fingers or it'll slip).

[rockerlee12]

i had my other ear pierced how long should i wait to stretch i had it pierced yesterday and what size should i start on?

[BenskyBen]

@rockerlee12 Start off with the smallest taper that your local piercing shop carries, and wait at least 4-6 weeks to start stretching. :)

[rockerlee12]

@BenskyBen thanks will do!

[HaydenBelk123]

@BenskyBen Okay thanks dude (:

[HaydenBelk123]

do they fall out easily ?

[BenskyBen]

@HaydenBelk123 Nah man, if you have the right size of plug/tunnel, they shouldn't fall out.

[rockerlee12]

its funny you never ever see chavy people with stretched ears

[BenskyBen]

@rockerlee12 I don't any of them have the patience to know how…

[SabsProductions11]

very helpful! thank you :D

[BenskyBen]

@SabsProductions11 You are quite welcome! I am glad I could help. :)

[smeatonx]

evan from superbad, kinda

[BenskyBen]

@smeatonx Haha, I get that a lot! :p

[martygangsta625]

damn it idk how to take mine out someone help me

[BenskyBen]

@martygangsta625 Kind of push them down in the middle then push them out diagonally. =)

[hollywoodcandids]

its a perfect size, dont go further!! lovely accent, i melted haaha hot

[BenskyBen]

@hollywoodcandids D'aww shucks, thanks! But it's too late, I am at 3/4" now. :p

[rockerlee12]

@elishayoungx i have seen 1mm(18G) to about 3inchs in the uk

[BenskyBen]

@elishayoungx That depends on where you live - For me, local places sell as a few millimeters. I'm not quite sure how small because I haven't really paid attention to the smaller ones for about a year. :p

[megan208726308]

Would silicone tunnels work if you used 6g / 4mm or 4g / 5mm? And this is really helpful!

[BenskyBen]

@megan208726308 It *might*.. I found bigger tunnels to be easier to use.

[GlennMc96]

"in the last video i had balls" lmfao were they chopped off??

[allie1200]

love your voice (:

[BenskyBen]

@allie1200 Thank you! :)

[Spartan4724]

I like your piercings, they suit you. :]

[BenskyBen]

@Spartan4724 Thanks very much! :)

[joshthemw2fan]

i have 3mm / 8g silicone double flared plugs... how do i put em in, i tried both methods and my ear bled :S

[BenskyBen]

@joshthemw2fan Hmm.. It is *very* hard to put in smaller silicone tunnels, so you may have to wait till your ears are a bit bigger, I'm afraid.

[joshthemw2fan]

@joshthemw2fan okay thanks any way :)

[kimzdjasmin]

Oh you confused me sooo much in the past 3 days :P

And yeah they look big for 10mm, That means I can stop at 10. Im just sooo confused because if you wear double flared on 8 and under mm they look small, but if it's 10mm and above it looks big. Weird.

[BenskyBen]

@kimzdjasmin Haha yes, I have been quite confused as well. d:

I guess it is just one of life's many mysteries..

[BenskyBen]

@kimzdjasmin Haha yes, I have been quite confused as well. d:

I guess it is just one of life's many mysteries..

[kimzdjasmin]

Woah and its not double flared? I've never seen any other silicones without flares except for the eyelets!

[BenskyBen]

@kimzdjasmin Ooh, I meant they're not a double flared acrylic tunnels. Yes, they are double flared. My bad.

[kimzdjasmin]

So what exactly are you wearing in this vid?

[BenskyBen]

@kimzdjasmin Just some regular silicone tunnels I picked up from LotJ :)

[kimzdjasmin]

Ahh Okk so they're kaos right?

[BenskyBen]

@kimzdjasmin Not the ones in this video, no. Not all silicone tunnels/plugs are kaos. :p

[kimzdjasmin]

@BenskyBen Yeah I dont think they sell Kaos Eyelet at Lord of the Jewels, I've seen them at Chatswood. But if they're not double flare then...... I've only seen double flares at Lord of the Jewels

[BenskyBen]

@kimzdjasmin Yeah, they don't have much there.

[kimzdjasmin]

Where did you get those tunnels?

[BenskyBen]

@kimzdjasmin Lord of the Jewels.

[iHearVoicesInMyHead7]

what size are you in this video in mm?

[BenskyBen]

@iHearVoicesInMyHead7 I *think* in this video I am at 00G - 10mm.

[iHearVoicesInMyHead7]

@BenskyBen ok thanks

[kimzdjasmin]

@BenskyBen Umm didn't you say it's 12mm in the description? Cos It looks big for a double flare

[BenskyBen]

@kimzdjasmin But it's not double flare? :s

[kimzdjasmin]

Hey how did you stretch and put in a taper without feeling pain at all?

And how long do ya have to wait till your ear is healed and can put in any tunnels even the double flared one. Thanks :)

And I love Paddy's aswell, except for the fruit and veg part * it is really anoying. CHEEPA CHEEPA :L

[BenskyBen]

@kimzdjasmin Hmm, I'd say a good month will make it easy to put any plugs in!

Oh, you live in Sydney? Awesome! :D

[CroissantsxTropicaux]

mine are 4mm and double flares and ther so fecking fiddly lol

[BenskyBen]

@CroissantsxTropicaux Ooh geez, that would be really hard to get 4mm silicone tunnels in.. I'd wait till at least 0G or 00G to use em.

[jablomeewood]

omg...thanks so much for making this.

[BenskyBen]

@jablomeewood No worries! I'll be doing another silicone tunnel video going up to 3/4" some time in the next few months - I just want to stay at 5/8" for a while.

[BenskyBen]

@tom15911 Is it a double flared tunnel? It's usually best to wait until your ear is used to the new size before trying to put in double flares because you have to put them in at an angle to put them in properly.

If they have no flares and just O-rings, take the O-rings off, put the taper in, then push the taper out WITH the tunnel/plug.

I hope this helped a bit!

[eti121]

i still cant get my fuckin silicone one in.. ima get me a plastic or metal one(Y)

[skyeatskevin132]

Thanks ALOT dude I just got 7/16 silcione tunnels an had no idea on how to put them in UNTIL I viewed this vid:D

[BenskyBen]

@skyeatskevin132 No worries man, this video is especially for people like you :)

[twowords1]

do you have you eyebrow pierced twice? if so you should get a corkskrew they are sweet!

[BenskyBen]

@twowords1 I do!

And I would if I knew where to get them from :p

[twowords1]

@BenskyBen you can get them on a website called metal mafia. i dont know if you can buy off the website so talk to a local piercer and they might order them for you. i want my eyebrow pierced again to get a corkskrew.

[BenskyBen]

@twowords1 Oh sweet, thanks for that. :)

[twowords1]

@BenskyBen no problem. and i do have a question about this video. i can not figure out my silicon tunnels i really cant get them in do you have any advice?

[BenskyBen]

@twowords1 It depends on how big they are - The smaller they are, the harder it will be to get in.

In any case, try some lube on your ear/tunnel. It'll make it a bit slippery and hard to hold on to, but once you get a proper hold, it'll be easier to get in. Also, doing it in the/just after a shower help too - The heat allows the skin to be more flexible :)

[twowords1]

@BenskyBen it has been awhile since i commented but i thought i would tell you that the shower trick worked with my double flares..but now i have a different question. how do you take them out?

[BenskyBen]

@twowords1 How to take double flares out?

[twowords1]

@BenskyBen yeah welll more the silicons i got confused and couldnt get them out but now i can get double flares out fine.

[BenskyBen]

@twowords1 Ah okay.

Well it's kind of similar to putting them in, try to squish them in half and pull them out at an angle like you would do double flares. :)

[twowords1]

@BenskyBen thanks i still cant master my silicons though. but double flares are so easy for me now :) i take them out just for fun.:)

[devilmeetsmonkey]

Thumbs up if you live in Australia

[sprockz17]

;) <3 i love you :P

[BenskyBen]

@sprockz17 I love you too! :p

[sprockz17]

@BenskyBen haha awesome

[EmoKingOfMuffins]

@BenskyBen i love you more than he does <3 how long did you wait after moving on from 2? or did you skip them or what? i just stretched my left ear to 2g. and my right ear back up to 4g and soon to 2g. im going to 0 next and i dont really wanna go too soon and get infected lol

[BenskyBen]

@EmoKingOfMuffins 2-4 weeks is always good - patience is a virtue :)

[BenskyBen]

@gini1295 Yep, that's an industrial. :)

[zeborry20]

you look kinda like Michael Cera.

[BenskyBen]

@zeborry20 Haha I get that so much these days.

[Streetisourocean]

Im about to go up to 7/16 . i noticed tho that the 7/16 is almost the same size as the double zero. super eay jump :)

[BenskyBen]

@Streetisourocean Yep, I think most jumps are only 2mm once you go 2G to 0G and up :)

[FaLLeNSHoeS14]

do earskins look bigger than normal silicone tunnels?

[justinsanchez2010]

dont buy shit from hottopic i was 4g went to 2g seems simple right ? wrong my ears got infected so bad it was nasty and i waited 2 months before i stretch so yeah i was pissed my ears are now closed

[chriscinmichael]

THANKS! I've been trying to figure out how to put my tunnels in. It worked perfectly!

[BenskyBen]

@chriscinmichael You're welcome! :D

[mc02072]

i folded mine and it didnt pop open in my ear...what happened

[BenskyBen]

@mc02072 Try to ease it open with your fingers gently.

[SandySchmandy]

DOMO is fkn awesome

[BenskyBen]

@SandySchmandy IKR! :D

[JeanaDylan83]

geez your cute :))

[ZacNukkaMatesig]

will your ears go back if you go to a 00?

[BenskyBen]

@ZacNukkaMatesig I think it's different for everyone. The average size to go to so that ears will go back to normal is around 0G, but you *might* be safe in going to 00G.

[Chucky248259]

That's awesome! :D So it's actually cheaper AND better to stretch with silicone? Since those heavy spiral tapers are bad to keep in ear

(soorry if i sent this too many times but youtube won't tell me if it sent this or not)