Ear cuffs are popular in jewelry.Even if your ears are pierced, most ear cuffs can be worn.
Step 1: In front of a mirror, place the cuff on the upper ear.
Slip the opening of the cuff around the thinnest part of your ear to locate it.There is a side of the cuff that is behind the ear.The front should have the other side on it.It will be easier to put the cuff on if you look at your ear in a mirror.
Step 2: The ear should be held taut.
Hold the ear taut with one hand.It's easier to put the cuff in place if you do that.The easiest way to use whichever hand is on the same side of the body as the ear is.Use your left hand to hold the ear taut when putting a cuff on it.Use your right hand when working with the right ear.Use your index and middle fingers to pinch the top of the ear.You can pinch the earlobe using your thumb and ring finger.The outer ridge of the ear becomes firm and taut when you tug the top and bottom of your ear in different directions.
Step 3: Pull the cuff down.
To slide the ear cuff down, use your other hand.As you slide the cuff down, make sure that it leans in towards the inner ear and then settles at the outside of the ear canal.Only the front part of the ear should be covered.The cuff needs to be wrapped around the rim of the ear and the back is needed to stay behind it.Just above the top of the earlobe is where most ear cuffs should be positioned.
Step 4: Check the fit.
The ear cuff should be on the rim of the ear.The ear cuff should be comfortable.It's too tight if it makes your ear sore.It's too loose if it slips further down your ear.
Step 5: By hand, make subtle adjustments.
You can adjust ear cuffs by hand.Make it tighter by squeezing the opening between your fingers.If you want to loosen the cuff, open it wider with your fingers.While the ear cuff is on your ear, you can make adjustments with your fingers, but you should work slowly to avoid injury or misshape the cuff.When working with ornate wire ear cuffs, you may need to adjust the angle of the cuff's decorative wiring with your fingers so that it matches the natural curve of your ear.
Step 6: Before making major changes, remove the cuff.
Smooth needle nose pliers should be used to adjust ear cuffs.Since you'll be applying more pressure, you should remove the cuff from your ear.It will allow you to make more precise alterations and reduce the risk of accidental injury.
Step 7: You can put the cuff portion on your ear.
If you're working with ear cuffs that have a separate earring attached with a chain, you need to position the ear cuff portion before you put the earring portion in.This section can be skipped if the ear cuff does not have an earring.
Step 8: You have to slip in the post.
The earring post should be inserted through the piercing in your ear.Put the backing on the post from behind your ear.
Step 9: Check the appearance and adjust if necessary.
The ear cuff is in the mirror.The cuff should be slid down the side of your ear if the chain is too taut.You can adjust the chain by sliding the cuff up along the outer ridge of the ear.If the chain is twisted around the earring, it will fall to the outside of the cuff and earring.You can make adjustments by using your fingers.
Step 10: Try different cuff styles.
You can choose from a variety of styles when you shop for ear cuffs.The simplest ear cuffs are dainty hoops that wrap around the ridge of the ear.Light wire, heavy wire or solid metal can be used to make these hoops.Some hoop ear cuffs have earring pieces attached to a chain.It's a good idea to put this earring into an earlobe piercing.Ear cuffs can be more ornate.The cuff rests in the hollow of the ear, but the decorative part is meant to encircle the outer curve.The decorative portion can be made of wire or metal.Ear cuffs are studded with gems.
Step 11: For an unbalanced look, go for it.
Instead of wearing an ear cuff on both ears, wear one on one ear.The look is supposed to be asymmetrical.Even small ear cuffs stand out, so weighing both ears down with cuffs can make your overall look heavy and cluttered.You should only wear ear cuffs on one ear at a time, but the ear you choose does not matter.
Step 12: You should wear the cuffs with your earrings.
If you can't choose between earrings and ear cuffs, you might be able to wear both.It's best to keep one or both elements subdued when you take this option.If the cuff has an open space to accommodate an earring, you could wear diamond stud earrings with a decorative cuff.A pair of long dangling earrings with a wire hoop cuff is another option.You should not wear an ear cuff with earrings.Too much weight will be created by the two pieces clashing.
Step 13: You should balance it with the rest of your jewelry.
Simple ear cuffs can be worn with other jewelry, but more elaborate cuffs look better when they don't have to compete with larger pieces.Similar to earrings, other jewelry should balance out the ear cuff instead of competing with it.An ornate statement necklace can be worn with simple hoop ear cuffs, but if you have a more elaborate cuff, you should stick with things like small pendant necklaces or plain dangle bracelets.
Step 14: It's time to show it off.
Ear cuffs have to be visible in order for them to make a statement.You can arrange your hair in a messy bun.The side with the cuff is more exposed if you put a deep side part in your hair.To expose the ear cuff, you should sweep your hair behind your ear.