Ear Candling

PM_Mama00 · #1 09-22-2005, 06:20 PM

Has anyone ever tried this? I've seen it done before and it's pretty cool. For those who don't know, it's this long cone of wax (similar in shape to cotton candy sticks). You cut a whole in foil or a paper plate and put the small part of the cone through it, and then stick it in your ear. Then you light the other end, and the vacuum sucks up all the wax in your ear. I think I'm gona try it.

Dionysus · #2 09-22-2005, 06:33 PM

EWWW, no. Girls don't have earwax!

kddani · #3 09-22-2005, 06:44 PM

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

valkyrie · #4 09-22-2005, 06:44 PM

Sick!!!

Dionysus · #5 09-22-2005, 06:48 PM

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Originally posted by kddani
That sounds dangerous. What's wrong with a q-tip?

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.

kddani · #6 09-22-2005, 06:53 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus
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!

wrigley · #7 09-22-2005, 07:10 PM

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

winnieb · #8 09-22-2005, 07:19 PM

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

KappaKittyCat · #9 09-22-2005, 07:58 PM

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!

33girl · #10 09-22-2005, 08:14 PM

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.

preciousjeni · #11 09-22-2005, 09:30 PM

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.

PM_Mama00 · #12 09-22-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally posted by preciousjeni
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.

I'd never do it on my own. My cousin/hair stylist said to have my mom do it but I'd rather do it professionally. I told her with my luck she'll end up singe-ing my hair.

winnieb · #13 09-22-2005, 10:30 PM

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Originally posted by PM_Mama00
I'd never do it on my own. My cousin/hair stylist said to have my mom do it but I'd rather do it professionally. I told her with my luck she'll end up singe-ing my hair.

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)

KSig RC · #14 09-22-2005, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by kddani
That sounds dangerous. What's wrong with a q-tip?

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.

honeychile · #15 09-22-2005, 11:30 PM

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Originally posted by preciousjeni
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.

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?