How to properly fit earrings?
Earrings add a finishing touch to any outfit if they are a perfect match for that particular attire. We, women buy different earrings that will go with our dresses, but how many of us ever think whether the earrings are a perfect fit?
There are certain factors a woman should always look into before buying any earring.
They are:
Earring Post
The earring posts vary in accordance to the shape of the ear. Usually, the diameter of the post should be 0.85mm. It should hold up the stud well and should not distort normally. The post length should be 11mm which is a perfect fit for most earlobes. However, standard earring posts may need to be customized according to your needs. For example, if you have thin earlobes, then you require the locking notch to be shifted in a position such that it can hold the earring in place and prevent the stud from drooping forward. For earrings to be worn high on the ear, the post lengths should be shortened, otherwise, the posts will keep on poking the scalp, causing nuisance to you.
Earring Back
Earring backs can be found in various shapes and sizes. While choosing them, you should check that it works with the post on the earrings that you have bought. Sometimes heavy earrings stretch the piercing in the earlobe. In such cases, oversized backs firmly support the studs against the stretched piercing without causing you any problem.
Ear Wire Gauge
In case of ear wire gauge, a higher gauge number implies thinner wire. For example, a 26 gauge wire is very thin whereas a 12 gauge wire is a pretty thick wire. The common wire sizes are 20, 21 and 22 gauge. Earring wire of 21 gauges usually fits most pierced ears and is compatible too with maximum earring styles. For small earrings, 22 gauges is a good choice.
Locking notch
The locking notch should be placed in around 2mm from the end.
How to choose earrings that suit your face?
Based on different shapes of human faces, various types of earrings are listed below:
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