12-26Pcs Ear Stretching Kit 1-7mm/7.5-12mm Plugs for Ears Gauges with O-Rings Stainless Steel Gauge Stretching Kit with Aftercare Jojoba Oil Ear Expander Body Piercing Jewelry for Women Men

as someone whos stretched their ears a good few times with different materials and methods. your best bet is dead stretching, dont do tapers. no acrylic, only (quality) metal or glass. this is the one i got: i dont recommend buying from amazon, however i know what to look for https://a.co/d/00ZPGX0iid recommend buying your own jojoba oil though, i havent had issues with the one provided, but id still suggest getting your own. you should wait abt 3-4 months between stretches. and they should never burn or sting going in, it should be painless. that kit only goes up to a 7mm which is a 1g, but its good for beginners as it starts at 1mm which is an 18g. hope that helps at least a littleoh and dont forget to clean your ears with soap and water (plugs out) and dry them thoroughly