5 Reasons Why ComfyEarrings Make Better Screw-on Earrings Than Labrets
Saying ComfyEarrings are “just labrets” is like saying a Ferrari is “just a car”. Sure, the two share some similarities, but they also have very distinct differences. Yes, ComfyEarrings and labrets are both forms of jewelry. But, that’s pretty much where the similarities end.
You see, years ago when ComfyEarrings creator, Christina Gillick, began looking for truly comfortable earrings, she discovered labrets and gave them a try.
While wearing two pair every day and night, 24/7, for a year, she discovered several ways to make them more comfortable and a better option as screw-on earrings. Working with her husband and co-owner, Nick, she modified labrets into more comfortable “earrings” and the first-ever “ComfyEarrings” were born.
Saying ComfyEarrings are “just labrets” is like saying a Ferrari is “just a car”. Sure, the two share some similarities, but they also have very distinct differences. Yes, ComfyEarrings and labrets are both forms of jewelry. But, that’s pretty much where the similarities end.
You see, years ago when ComfyEarrings creator, Christina Gillick, began looking for truly comfortable earrings, she discovered labrets and gave them a try.
While wearing two pair every day and night, 24/7, for a year, she discovered several ways to make them more comfortable and a better option as screw-on earrings. Working with her husband and co-owner, Nick, she modified labrets into more comfortable “earrings” and the first-ever “ComfyEarrings” were born.
However, the story doesn’t end there.
Through customer feedback, Nick and Christina quickly discovered that fans didn’t want “modified labrets”. They wanted comfortable EARRINGS.
So, Nick and Christina tweaked their initial design further… testing and redesigning, making ComfyEarrings more and more comfortable with each improvement.
Using a decade worth of feedback, from thousands of customers, they created the most comfortable earrings on Earth.
1. Labret styles vary widely and are not consistent or interchangeable.
It’s true that labrets, which are lip rings, do have flat backs. However, they’re all different and vary in size, shape, and design. Some labret backs are very wide (and heavy). Some labret backs are super thick, and others are super thin. Plus, the post width (or gauge) of labrets can vary (more on that below). So, which labret variation will work best – and be most comfortable – for your ears is anyone’s guess.
However, ComfyEarrings are specifically designed to be comfortable in your earlobes 24/7. You can even comfortably wear them when sleeping!
We know this because, through years of development and customer feedback, we found the perfect size and weight for our exclusive Comfy flat back.
Early on, our flat screw-on backs were too thin. Fans asked for us to make them thicker to help with grip while inserting. We listened and, little-by-little (to keep from making them too heavy), we found the ideal design.
Now our exclusively designed screw-on Comfy flat back is only 6.0 mm wide and 2.0 mm thick!
This combination:
- Allows for maximum comfort and balance.
- Eliminates pressure on your ears.
- Covers the end of the post to protect your neck from painful pokes!
Plus, all ComfyEarrings styles are interchangeable. If you’re using labrets as flat back earrings, one lost piece may mean tossing out the pair (two labrets) because you don’t have a replacement matching labret.
Not the case with ComfyEarrings.
Because all our current styles have the exact same post width (18g) and the same screw-on Comfy flat back, ComfyEarrings are completely interchangeable. If you lose a back, simply use one from another pair of ComfyEarrings or contact us here to get a replacement.
2. Labrets can stretch your earlobes with their bigger gauge.
It’s becoming more popular to use labrets in earlobes as a kind of “life hack” for more comfortable earrings. Again, this is where Christina started herself, 10+ years ago.
But when she launched the first style of ComfyEarrings, she quickly found out that fans did not like the size of the labrets post width for their ears.
That’s because, according to Painful Pleasures, labrets tend to come in bigger gauges, like 14 gauge (14g) or 16 gauge (16g). You can even order them as large as 12 gauge (12g). Because of this size difference, changing to labrets from traditional earrings can cause your piercings to stretch.
That’s why ComfyEarrings are designed to be as much like traditional earrings as possible, right down to the gauge…
All styles of ComfyEarrings have 18 gauge posts, the same as many traditional earrings (which are usually 16, 18, or 20 gauge).
This means the ComfyEarrings posts are thin enough to be worn in your regular piercings without stretching your earlobes, while also thick enough to accommodate the post threading (for our screw-on Comfy flat back).
Case in point: some of our biggest fans are children.
Because labrets are made for lip piercings, wearing them as earring studs means you’re limited to designs that are meant for your lip. For instance, it’s not popular to wear big, beautiful prong-style studs on the lips. So, naturally, labrets are not usually available in those designs.
On the other hand, because ComfyEarrings are made for your ears, they come in traditional earring stud styles and sizes. For instance, we carry prong-style stud earrings, pearl stud earrings, bezel stud earrings, and bar stud earrings.
Plus, fans with multiple piercings (who want a graduated look) have so many options to choose from! The most popular choice is our 4.0 mm and 6.0 mm crystal prong and pearl styles.
The Bezel and Ball ComfyEarrings also come in a 4.0 mm size and are perfect for those who prefer a more subtle look and smooth earring design.
The newer Bar ComfyEarrings have the same post and back with an 8.0 mm long bar. Any of our four bar styles combine well with all our other ComfyEarrings styles!
4. Labrets are backward!
Because labrets are designed to wear in your lip, it makes sense that they would insert from the back (the inside of your mouth). But, wearing them in your earlobes means you have to put them in backward (pushing the post through your piercing behind your ear). Then you must screw the front part of the earring onto the post.
Originally this seemed like a good design for ComfyEarrings too. But, through our relentless testing process, we discovered that fans did not like inserting their screw-on earrings from behind!
The most common fan request was, “I want these to insert from the front, like traditional earrings.”
Well, we heard you loud and clear and flipped the design. The extremely positive feedback we received in response told us that we’d made the right choice.
So, now all our ComfyEarrings styles are designed with the same screw-on Comfy flat back. They insert from the front, which makes the process easier and faster. Plus, they’re easier to grip and tighten, so they don’t get lost.
5. Labrets are sold one-by-one… not in pairs!
Again, labrets are designed to wear in your lip. So, it makes sense that they would be sold individually (or one at a time). To use them as earrings, you have to order two.
So, while a labret of the same quality (316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel) might be $10-$15 (or more with grade A CZ gems like ours), you’re only getting one piece of jewelry!
Multiply that by two (for your two ears) and you’re up to $20-$30 for a basic pair of “earrings”.
Compare that to ComfyEarrings (which were designed for your ears, so they’re always sold as a pair). Our “Everyday” collection is only $18-$20 per pair — and less when they’re on sale!
Plus, you can save even more! For example, right now you can sign up below and save $5 on your order today!
And remember, ComfyEarrings are made from the best, 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel. So, they’re safe and comfortable–even for sensitive ears. (Plus, they will NOT rust, discolor, or turn you green!)
You no longer have to choose between style and comfort. Now you can have both.
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