About ZAYA BODY JEWELRY In 2007, we started our family run body jewelry business naming it after our two daughters: Zoe and Maya. Zaya Body Jewelry specializes in high quality body jewelry for ear and septum stretching, plus we have a great selection of steel, organics and acrylics for casual wear. We have everything you need for safe stretching including tapers, plugs, tunnels, pinchers and after care products. We hope you find the information below helpful and good luck on your stretching journey. Thanks for stopping by! MATERIALS 316L Steel Our steel jewelry is 316L surgical steel so is safe for new piercings and stretching.Easy to clean and non-porous.One of the most popular materials for new piercings and stretching. Acrylic and Silicone Lightweight, economical, wide variety of fun colors and styles.Not normally recommended for initial piercings since it is harder to keep clean.Flexible and softer so can be comfortable to wear...especially silicone. Organic Porous so should not be used in initial piercings and stretches, but this is also good as it allows the body to breathe.Many gorgeous styles to choose from in wood, glass, stone, bone and horn.Do not get wet, especially wood. How long do I wait to stretch up? Refer to the following chart for recommended times. Keep in mind everyone is different and you do not want to go faster than your body will allow. Don't size up if you notice any swelling or irritation. 14g to 12g - 1 month 12g to 10g - 1 month 10g to 8g - 2 months 8g to 6g - 3 months 6g to 4g - 3 months 4g to 2g - 3 months 2g and up - 4 months EAR STRETCHING INSTRUCTIONS It's best to relax your ear lobes with hot water or in the shower before starting the stretching process. The stretching will probably sting, but it should not cause a lot of pain. Wash the area daily with soap and try not to touch it throughout the day to prevent infection. Step by step stretching instructions: Apply a lubricant such as Holey Butt'r, Gauge Gear or jojoba oil to the taper. Take a deep breath and slowly insert the taper until the level end is in your hole (this may take a few minutes or a few hours depending on how it feels). Take the plug and butt it up against the end of the taper and slowly push the taper through with the plug. Your plug should now be in and you can attach your o-ring/s. All done! See the chart on the right for recommended times to wait between stretches. FIND YOUR NEXT SIZE
