Otostick - TWIN PACK - Instant Correction for Prominent Ears

A little expensive but excellent product

I first discovered Otostick after googling the cost of having my ears surgically pinned and nearly fell off the chair at the cost...i thought there must be something cosmetic out there ...and there was!Product details -I first ordered a single pack to try and have since bought more. You get 8 in a pack so 4 uses (if you need for both ears) personally each use has lasted me about a week, begore the edges start to become less effective and peel away.Using them -Each is a small bean shaped, silicone adhesive with 2 parts, part 1 sticks to the back of your ear and part 2 sticks to the side of your head and holds your ear back.The adhesive is quite strong and I have showered in them, washed my hair and slept in them without any issues.Personally I have had help putting them on to get them in the right place for my ears but mainly because my hair line behind my ears is quite low, so i pull my hair and skin back while my husband sticks them on. There is a paper stick on each part that you peel away to reveal the adhesive which can be a bit tricky.They are clear when you peel the paper so are hardly visible, people I've told I'm wearing them have said they wouldn't have known or seen them if I hadn't pointed them out.How they feel -The first time you put them on you can feel them slightly but not uncomfortably, after a day or so I literally couldn't feel them and now I forget I've got them on.Tips -My main tips are try to keep your hair away when you put them on because if it gets caught it does pull when you take them off.They do need a good pull to get them off and they do leave a bit if a sticky residue which can be removed by soapy water or something oil based. When they are ready to be replaced I take them off the night before just to let the skin breath underneath and put new ones on in the morning after my shower (making sure the area is clean and dry)In summary -They have literally changed my life, I've been wearing my hair up more and trying different styles that I felt I weren't able to to do before, I used to style my hair around my ears but now I don't have to. Anyone who feels their ears stick out will understand the challenges and emotional challenges you feel. To be able to 'Just put your hair up' is something you dream of. Otostick have helped me make it a reality and I love them. Problem is im now addicted and not sure I can live without them :-)

Pro's about this product:- easy to apply. You can do them yourself with the help of a mirror.- Stays stuck for up to a week- instant confidence- cheaper than surgeryCons:- I have noticed redness and dry patches at the back of ears after prolonged use- price is too much for what this actually is- when removing the wrapping from the backs of the product, it's quite easy for them to become stuck together. I have wasted at least 2 in this way.

My daughter loves these, and got her through a dance show with her hair scraped back without any self consciousness. You need to clean and dry the place where they stick to make sure they stay on, and replacing them means you have to do this more to clear the old adhesive, but easy enough to do and a great replacement or temporary solution for those awaiting surgery or not keen to go through it. They work well, are mostly invisible. But they do cost a bit. Expect one pair to last no more than 4 days.

I very rarely leave a review. But I felt I needed to, for this product.I have had a real issue all of my life, as I have odd ears. One sticks out, the other doesn’t. I am in my forties now and still as paranoid as I was as a teenager. Restricting how I could wear my hair, dreading swimming etc etc.I have even used super glue.Somehow, I’ve never come across this product before.They were delivered really quickly.I cleansed behind my ear, and stuck an otostick there. That was Friday evening. It is now Thursday and it’s still there. In that time, I’ve washed and styled my hair and been to the gym 3 times.This product has changed my life. I know that sounds so dramatic, but it really has.I’m wearing my hair up for the gym without worrying about pulling bits down. The otostick is virtually invisible, so no worries on that score either.I’m hoping that when I need to apply a new one, I find it as easy, and lasts as long and that this first time wasn’t beginner’s luck!!Thanks otostick!!

Although I love these as my ear has always been a big insecurity of mine, only getting 8 in a pack for the price is very unaffordable as it takes quite a few to get the hang of it. If you place it wrong or it gets caught on your hair you have to get a new one out. I think if you’re paying over £15 for one pack you should definitely get more for the money. They are just adhesive stickers after all.

I've never before posted a product review, but I feel so strongly about this fabulous product that I wanted others to know! For the first time in 30 years I am now enjoying wearing my hair up, and showing off my earrings. The stickers are fiddly to apply, but certainly possible to do without help so long as you clean the skin properly, tie any hairs well out of the way, and take your time applying. The first pair I applied made my ears really ache after 24hrs. I removed those and applied the next pair higher up on my ears - on the top corner of the sticky-out bit! This has proved to be much more comfy - 4 days so far and no aching at all..... So it's worth persevering if the first pair or two don't quite work out. I know they're expensive, but what price self-confidence?!

I have been ordering this product for last few years. However, the last time I ordered the adhesive quality has gone down dramatically. It doesn’t even stay on the ears and it just peels off. Bear in mind I do exactly the same thing with it as I was doing before. Either they are using some different cheap adhesive or just not putting enough. Very disappointed as it was my favourite product