How many mm is a normal ear piercing?
How many mm is a normal ear piercing?
JEWELRY TYPE
| Standard Hoop Inner Diameter | |
|---|---|
| Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Lobe, etc.) | 5/16″ (8mm) |
| Earlobe (Main, 2nd, 3rd) | 5/16″ (8mm) |
| Earhead, Thin Helix (Hole near the edge) | 1/4″ (6-6.5mm) |
| Conch | 3/8″-1/2″ (10mm-12mm) |
How thick should an ear piercing be?
Standard ear piercings are a 20g or 18g if they were pierced by a gun. If they were pierced by a professional, the lobe piercing will typically be a 16g or 14g.
What size stud is used for ear piercing?
Typical gauge sizes for cartilage and helix piercings are 16G, 18G, or 20G. The majority of our jewelry is 16G and 18G, which is the most common size for ear piercings. Please check with your piercer to confirm your gauge size if you are not certain. Stud earring post lengths are typically 6-8mm.
How thick should a lobe piercing be?
Lobe. Lobe piercings can include any part of the soft lobe tissue. They tend to be pierced with 1.2mm (16g) barbells or labrets.
What size is a normal piercing?
“For piercings in general, 18 g through 16 g is the most common. For nipple or navel piercings, 14 g through 12 g is most common. For larger gauges—like stretched ear lobes—the smallest gauge usually starts at size 8 and goes up from there.”
What size should your first earrings be?
A great question that you will need to know when starting to stretch your ears is what size should your first stretch be. For the majority of people, either 16 gauge or 14 gauge is a good starting point if you have only worn regular earrings.
What gauge are earlobes pierced with?
20G
Gauge Size Most earlobe piercings are made with a 20G needle, as are some nose piercings.
What kind of earrings are best for first piercing?
Surgical stainless steel earrings are typically your best bet for new piercings, as this metal is the least likely to cause an allergic reaction. Nickel and cobalt allergies are very common, so avoid these metals when you first get your ears pierced.
What is standard earring size?
“Standard size is 18 g, which is what I mostly use for all my ear piercings,” Thompson reveals. “For piercings in general, 18 g through 16 g is the most common.
