Want to try ear cuffs but not sure how to put them on? You’ve come to the right place.
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How to Put on Ear Cuffs
Ear cuffs for unpierced ears can be sometimes tricky to put on properly. They can easily fall off, if not secured the right way. Also, different ear cuff styles are worn in different ways. Follow these simple steps to nail a perfect ear stack with cuff earrings –
Step 1:
Place the ear cuff on the ear by looking at the mirror. Secure the ear cuff’s open ends around the cartilage’s thin section by correctly locating it. Ensure that one side of the ear cuff flange is behind the ear while the other side should be on the front.
Step 2:
To put on the ear cuff onto the desired spot effortlessly, hold the ear cartilage taut using one hand. For your convenience, use the hand on the same side as that of your ear to wear the ear cuff. So, if you are putting a cuff on your right ear, use your right hand to hold the ear taut and if you are putting a cuff on your left ear, use your left hand.
Step 3:
Adjust and rotate the ear cuff as you slide it downwards or upwards, and position it in a way that it leans mostly toward the inner part of your ear. Only one part of the ear cuff flange should be on the inner portion of the ear. The ear cuff should be wrapped around the ear’s upper cartilage and the backside of the ear cuff flange should rest behind.
Step 4:
You would need to cheque if it fits properly or not. The ear cuff should secure the ear firmly without pinching it. Ensure your ear cuff is comfortable enough and will not make your ear sore by being too tight. It should not be loose either or else it may slip off your ear.
Step 5:
Ear cuffs tend to cause pain and sore ears if they are too tight or slip out if they are too loose. To avoid these, you can make some adjustments using your hands. Apply the pressure using your fingers on the opening of your ear cuff to make it tighter. While loosening it up, you can try opening it wider, apart from the sides of the ear cuff, with your fingers.
All these adjustments can be made with your fingers on the ear cuff while it is on your ear but you should make sure that the pressure is not causing pain to your ear.
Also Read: Types of Ear Cuffs You Need To Know
Step 6:
If your ear cuff is very rigid, you can remove the cuff, and make some adjustments before putting them on. Similarly, if the ear cuffs are too loose and require you to apply a lot of pressure, then simply remove them from your ears and adjust them before putting them back to avoid the risk of accidental injury.
Step 7:
You would need to align both ends of the ear cuff. If your ear cuffs come with a chain, you need to position both the parts of the ear cuff separately and then align them.
Step 8:
If your ear cuffs come with posts and backings, you can only wear them on pierced ears. Simply slip the earring post through the piercing like any other pierced earrings. Then secure it with the backing provided with the earring.
Step 9:
By looking at a mirror, you can cheque the exact position of the ear cuff and adjust it as required. For example, if you feel that the chain is too stretched, you can push the ear cuff down to the side of your ear.
In the same way, if the chain of the cuff earring dips too much, you can slide the cuff upward towards the outer ridge of the ear.
Ensure that the chain is not folded or twisted around the ear or the earring.
Also Read: What are the Different Types of Earrings?
Step 10:
If you are new at trying ear cuffs for cartilage, start off with simple ear cuff designs. You can team them with some cool hoop earrings or simple studs to curate your own earring stack.
Now that you know how to secure ear cuffs the right way, get creative by stacking your ears with some cool and trendy cuff earrings right away!
