How to wear cuffs

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Method 2 of 3: Place the cuff
Method 3 of 3: How to Create a Specific Style
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1 Stand in front of a mirror. Until you get used to the correct positioning of the cuff in your ear, the easiest way to put it on is by looking in the mirror.

2 Place the cuff over the top of your ear. Find the thinnest section of the cartilage and slide the open-ended cuff over it.

One side of the outer edge of the cuff should be behind the ear. The other side should be in front.

3 Stretch your ear. Grasp the skin and ear cartilage with one hand. This will make it easier to slide the cuff back into place.

It is often easiest to use either hand on the same side of your body as your ear. If you are wearing the cuff on your left ear, hold it firmly with your left hand. If you are working with the right ear, use your right hand.
Grasp the tip of the ear above the cuff with your index and middle fingers. Grasp your earlobe with your thumb and ring finger.
Gently stretch the top and bottom of the ear in opposite directions to stretch the outer edge of the ear.

4 Slip the cuff down and inward. Use your other hand to gently slide the cuff over the outer edge of the cartilage. Rotate the cuff so that it slopes slightly towards the inside of the ear and ultimately fits correctly on the outside of the ear.

Only the front of the cuff should be on the inside of the ear. The cuff itself should be positioned around the edge of the ear, with the back of the cuff remaining behind the ear.
Most ear cuffs should be placed along the outer edge of the ear, above the top of the lobe.

5 Check if the cuff is positioned correctly. The cuff should be positioned along the edge of the ear without causing discomfort.

You should be comfortable. If your ear hurts, the cuff is probably too tight. If it falls, then it is worn too loosely.

6 Correct the bugs. Most cuffs are quite fragile. Squeeze the hole with your fingers to keep the cuff in place. If you want to loosen the cuff, make the hole a little wider.

It is possible to correct shortcomings without removing the ear cuff, but this should be done carefully so as not to damage the ear.
If you have a wire cuff, you will need to adjust the curve of the decorative wire to follow the natural curve of your ear.

7 Remove the cuff before making changes. Hard ear cuffs require the use of piercing pliers.

Since you will be using force, you must remove the ear cuff before making any changes. This will reduce the risk of accidental ear damage.

Method 2 of 3: Place the cuff

1 Attach the ear cuff to your ear. If your cuff consists of a separate earring attached to a chain, you must attach it in the usual way before putting on the earring.
- If the cuff is without an earring, you can skip this step.
2 Insert the clip. Pass the clip on the earring through the earlobe piercing as usual. If the clip has an attachment, secure it from the back of the earlobe.
3 Check how the earring sits and make adjustments if necessary. Look at the cuff in the mirror. If the chain is too tight, pull the cuff down the edge of the ear.
- Also, if the chain is too loose, you can pull the cuff up along the outer edge of the ear.
- Make sure the chain is not twisted around the earring and that it does not fall over the outside of the cuff and earring. Please make any other amendments.

Method 3 of 3: How to Create a Specific Style

1 Try experimenting with different styles. Ear cuffs come in a variety of styles, so you can choose whichever one suits your taste.
- The simplest style of cuffs is graceful loops wrapped around the edge of the ear without any adornment. These hinges can be made from light and heavy wire or hard metal.
- Some loop cuffs consist of an earring attached to one or more chains. The earring must be inserted into the piercing hole.
- Other types of cuff are more sophisticated. The ear cuff itself may remain in the ear opening (as shown in the “cuff placement” section), but the decorative portion is designed to wrap around the outer curve of the ear. This decorative element can be made using fine wire or hard metal. Some cuffs are decorated with stones or other decorative elements.
2 Choose an asymmetrical style. Wear the cuff on one ear. This style is quite unconventional.
- Even small ear cuffs are quite noticeable, so if you wear ear cuffs over both ears, your appearance will be too catchy.
- The cuff should only be worn in one ear, right or left.
3 Wear ear cuffs with your favorite earrings. If you can't choose between your favorite earrings and cuffs, you can wear them at the same time.
- If you choose this option, it is best to choose a discreet combination.
- For example, you can wear stud earrings with a decorative cuff, especially if it has room to accommodate the earring. You can also wear a pair of long earrings along with a regular wire loop cuff.
- At the same time, one should not wear a too flashy decorated cuff along with heavy earrings. These two elements don't go well together.
4 Correct the look with other types of jewelry. Simple cuffs can be worn with other types of jewelry, while more sophisticated cuffs are best not worn with heavy-looking jewelry.
- Like earrings, other types of jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets and rings should go well with cuffs. A necklace is best worn with regular cuffs, while more flashy cuffs go well with small neck jewelry or bracelets.
5 Enjoy the new way. Ear cuffs are meant to bring something new to your look, so they should be visible.
- Tie your hair back and comb it into a messy bun.
- You can also comb your hair on one side to make the cuff visible.
- If that doesn't suit you, you can simply pull your hair behind your ears.

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If you're not sure if this style is right for you, you can use fake pierced ear cuffs. These cuffs are carnations curved along the outline of the ear as a decorative element. This style lends itself more grace, while the earrings are generally smaller and lighter.