The notion that “beauty is pain” has endured as a somewhat perplexing adage, often devoid of enthusiasm. Personally, I propose retiring this phrase altogether, with the sole exception being the act of plucking unruly brow hairs—a necessary task. The prospect of enduring long-term discomfort, such as sleeping in rollers, has generally failed to capture my interest. Until recently, the same sentiment applied to enduring the discomfort associated with wearing heavy earrings for the sake of aesthetic appeal.
Understanding Earlobe Discomfort from Earrings
While there’s nothing quite as charming as a pair of statement earrings, the discomfort they inflict on your earlobes due to excess weight and strain can discourage the enjoyment of our favorite jewelry. Prolonged wear of heavy earrings may even lead to permanent stretching of the earlobes, an irreversible outcome. While it may seem that many silently endure this discomfort, there exists a valuable tip to make wearing heavy earrings a more comfortable experience.
The Ancient Solution to Pain-Free Earring Wear
This age-old secret, often exchanged at department store beauty counters, offers a remedy to prevent permanent stretching of earlobes caused by years of adorning beautiful but heavy earrings. The solution? A simple Band-Aid from your bathroom drawer, a technique even endorsed by those who exclusively wear clip-on earrings, such as my grandmother.
Here’s how it works:
- Take a regular-sized Band-Aid and cut it to approximately one inch.
- Place the inch-long bandage discreetly on the backside of your earlobe, precisely where the earring back will rest. Ensure it remains inconspicuous from the front.
- Put on your earring, piercing through the Band-Aid before securing the back.
- The Band-Aid now acts as a buffer between the back of your earlobe and the earring back.
Instantly, you’ll notice a reduction in pressure, pain, and physical weight. Moreover, there will be a visible improvement in the earring’s appearance, appearing more supported and less weighed down from the front. This technique reveals a noticeable contrast in the support provided to each earlobe when comparing the traditional method to the Band-Aid approach.
Pro Tip: For exceptionally heavy earrings, consider opting for thicker or foam-based Band-Aids.
While this trick is particularly beneficial for dangly or heavy earrings, its impact may be less pronounced with studs. However, for those concerned about long-term stretching and sagging from frequent earring wear, adopting this technique can become a beneficial habit. Brace yourself for an expanded jewelry collection, especially if you’ve refrained from embracing statement earrings due to discomfort.
