hey!
im a nail technician who went to a salon this week and had a hopi ear done! once they opened the candle there was a small amount of wax but alot of powder! when i asked the therapist what the powder she had no idea... great help!!

does anyone know what it means or is it a normal thing??

thanks michelle

Yes this is perfectly normal. As the candle burns down it doesn't always burn away all the candle, some gets deposited as the powder above the filter (assuming a Biosun candle was used). The wax inside is not from the ear, this is the same process - it doesn't all burn away sometimes.

There is circumstantial evidence that indicates that the greater the amount of residue left the more of a problem in the ear passages or head. There have been no formal studies into this that I am aware of, this is based on the experience of therapists who practice this treatment regularly.

So yes, this is common and nothing to be worried about.

mat

hopi ear candle have that stuff in them even if they are placed in your nose or bum, even if they are not lit .....

The Straight Dope: How do "ear candles" work?

Why Ear Candling Is Not a Good Idea


IT'S A MIRACLE

Lets not let this thread degenerate into another flame war of those who like them and those who don't!!

Some people like them as a treatment and find them effective. I, along with many others, enjoy them as a relaxing pleasent sensation that may or may not have a therapeutic benefit. Others don't like them, don't get them - thats fine. Can we let those who use them use them and discuss their use without getting shouted down, and those who don't like them continue to not like them but respect the opinions of those who do!

Thanks
Mat

It has nothing to do with not liking them, they look great on a birthday cake ......

It's the scientific evidence and research that I look at, just like any nail, hair or skin product .... and the evidence states candling is rubbish.

It's Your Health - Ear Candling

If I was comfortable enough, I could relax with a 70 watt lightbulb screwed into my ear (then I would have no need for a candle).

I agree with Fozzyo.

My pal's husband had probs with his ears since he was a child, lots of pain and wax, anyway his doctor said he should try ear candling as there was nothing the NHS could do for him. He has had four treatments so far and has never felt better, all the pain he had has gone, so I for one am convinced that for some people they work.

Trish

I AM trying to keep a straight face and be serious......I personally like the treatment.....but you are naughty and do make me giggle!!!!!

this is soooooo boring, and quite frankly rude to keep on doing this nailzoo.

Quick get this thread closed...Those evil,dangerous ear candles shouldn't even be being discussed.

don't worry gillian, for some reason just the mention of the word gets these threads closed and its all for the same reason.

This is getting so bad
Everyone has thier own opinions so let it just be that and not turn this thread into world war 3
Live and let live

I agree, really some people have different beliefs than others, so just let them get on with the discussion!

Lets watch this thread get closed AGAIN because its been hijacked!

xxxxxx

Ok before this thread gets closed...Id like to know if ear candeling has any side affects? xx

Not really a side effect but a risk - the risk of burning yourself. Make sure you cover your head around the area just in case any embers etc fall on you or if the candle burns down too far.

Another thing would be if you tried to push the candle too far down into your ear.

So long as the instructions are followed you'll be ok

OK OK is the answer to the question being addressed? without swearing and aggression??

Not from what I have read?