Read more Body stretching has become a common practice, particularly in earlobes. The term "gauges" often refers to the size of the opening and jewelry. Double Flared Ear Plugs are often known as "Saddle plugs" and have a slightly larger lip on the back and front of the plug than the middle. Please be aware that lips are usually one size larger than the gauge size (middle of the plug). For example, if you order 00G (10mm) plugs, the lip will be 12mm. Please see the size callout Chart below. To keep your widened ear piercings clean (and free from infection), you must perform routine cleaning of jewelry. This style comes in Gauge sizes: SMALL : 14G (1.6 MM), 12G (2 MM), 10G (2.5 MM), 8G (3 MM), 6G (4 MM), 4G (5 MM), 2G (6 MM). MEDIUM : 0G (8 MM), 00G (10 MM), 1/2 Inch (12 MM), 9/16 Inch (14 MM), 5/8 Inch (16 MM), 11/16 Inch (18 MM), 3/4 Inch (19 MM). LARGE : 7/8 Inch (22 MM), 1 Inch (25 MM), 1 1/16 Inch (28 MM), 1 1/4 Inch (32 MM), 1 3/8 Inch (35 MM), 1 1/2 Inch (38 MM), 1 5/8 Inch (42 MM), 1 3/4 Inch (45 MM), 1 7/8 Inch (48 MM), 2 Inch (51 MM). Type of Ear Gauges Jojoba Oil & Gauge Balm Aftercare BodyJ4You Gauges Starching Balm is a premium ear care cream to maintain stretched ear lobes. Contains a natural blend of emollients and moisturizers including Karanja oil, Jojoba Oil, and Soy Butter. Screw Fit Gauges Screw Fit Tunnels are a Secure Fit that Screw on and Off to Stay in Place. They are flared, so the outside Lip is Larger than the Gauge Size. Gauge Size is Measured in the Center of the Plug or Tunnel. O-Rings Single Flare O-Rings are a Closure with a Small Rubber Ring that Secures the End of the Plug or Tunnel. They can be Either Single Flare with One O-Ring, or No Flare with 2 O-Rings on Both Sides. O-Rings Usually are Black and Contrast with Your Plug/ Tunnel, But we Also Have styles with Matching O-Rings for a More Discrete Look. Saddle Fit/ Flared Fit Double Flared Ear Plugs are often known as "Saddle plugs" and have a slightly larger lip on the back and front of the plug than the middle. The Actual Gauge Size is Taken at the Center of the Plug or Tunnel. Please be aware that lips are usually one size larger than the gauge size (middle of the plug). For example, if you order 00G (10mm) plugs, the lip will be 12mm. With a flared Lip, You are Far Less Likely to Have Your Plugs Fall Out and Go Missing. Read more Read more Gauge Starching Balm Jojoba Oil Golden Organic Stretched Ear Lobe Gauges Kit Ear Stretching Aftercare Oil Gauges Kit Ear Gauge Starching Balm Tunnel Soft Silicone Flesh Plug Eyelet Tunnels Screw Fit Plugs Surgical Steel Ear Stretching Gauges