Ear Candling
 

EWWW, no. Girls don't have earwax!

That sounds dangerous. What's wrong with a q-tip?

Sick!!!

Q-tips aren't that safe either. It can push the wax further back into your ear.

Kiddos, if you have earwax build-up, get an ear cleaning kit, or go to the doctor.

If you clean your ears regularly you shouldn't have too much of a problem... if you do it like once every few months... ewww... yeah, gonna have some problems.

Anyway, qtips used properly sure are better than lighting some shit on fire to create a vacuum, lol.

But you're right, if you've got earwax issues, go to the doctor!

Go to a doctor. Your ears are not something to experiment on like that.

I have had my ears candled--- it is harmless and painless. Something with the heat draws ear stuff out of the ear and into the cone. It doesn't just take of wax- but other stuff deep in the ear canal such as pollen. It is great for people who have allergies.
You can buy candles at a healthfood store-- they are a couple of bucks each. Make sure you have someone help you.
If you have questions- post or pm me!
-wendi

Hmm, I should try that on Mr. KKC; he gets lots of earwax buildup. I'm sure he'd love me playing with fire six inches from his head!

Ex-Mr Finn did this a couple times. Some people could clean their ears every day, twice a day, and they would still have buildup in them - not everyone has the same (for lack of a better phrase) earwax texture. Like Winnie said, be very careful and make sure someone helps you.

Candling is splendid! I highly recommend it though I wouldn't do it to myself. Someone needs to be able to hold it upright. I go to a professional for it.

I never have very waxy ears but the candling also is great at removing smoggy/polleny/smoky junk in the ear canal.

It's hard to find a professional around here--- when I do it at home my husband watches the candle, cuts off the excess fabric as it burns-- but I ALWAYS wrap my hair in a towel out of fear that a spark of something will singe my hair. (and i keep water right next to me, just in case)

Q-Tips are actually really, REALLY bad for your ear wax. I use them every day, but I shouldn't - you'll eventually have to have your ear canals roto-rootered out. It's gross.

I'd love to try it, only because I've had so many ear infections, and one of my ear drums is broken, but I think I'd HAVE to go to a professional. Can you recommend someone?