Is 6MM good for a septum?

Is 6MM good for a septum?

This small diameter is perfect for delicate piercings where you want the ring to sit neatly against your skin. Most 6mm pieces are ball closure rings, ideal for delicate ear placements like tragus piercings and helix / pinna piercings.

What gauge is a 6MM septum ring?

16 Gauge
Tri Round Crystal Stone 16 Gauge ( 1.2MM ) – 6MM Diameter 316L Surgical Steel Hinged Segment Ring Daith Tragus Helix Septum Clicker Ring Body Jewelry.

What is the standard septum ring size?

16g
What Size Gauge Are Septum Piercings? While sizes vary based on personal preference, anatomy, and your piercer, septum piercings are typically 16g. However, you may decide to size down to an 18g or stretch larger to a 14g and beyond.

How many mm is a normal septum piercing?

The standard septum ring piercing size is 1.2mm. Majority of the jewelers also call this size category as the 16-gauge size. So if a jeweler informs that he is using the 16-gauge wire size, it is the standard 1.2mm he is using.

How do I know my septum size?

To find your Septum size, we recommend you measure the inner diameter of a septum ring you already have. With a pen, on a sheet of paper, mark the inner sides on opposite sides. Then take the ring away and measure the distance you have between both lines.

What gauge is a 6mm?

2g
Ear Gauge to MM Conversion Table

Can you choose the size of your septum piercing?

The most common gauge for a septum piercing is 16G or 16-gauge. However, the piercer you choose may go up or down in sizes based on your anatomy and preferences. While 16G is often the starter gauge, some people go a size down (18 gauge) or a size up to 14G.

How tight should septum ring be?

The body will simply push the metal out till it rests a comfortable distance from the skin, commonly called migration or rejection. I see this happen all the time with very snug hoops that are too tight for the area. The ideal fit should be wrapping around the piercing, without indenting or compressing any tissue.

Is 6 mm bigger or smaller than 8 mm?

6mm = almost 1/4 inch. 7mm = almost 9/32 inch (= a bit over 1/4 inch) 8mm = 5/16 inch. 9mm = almost 3/8 inch.

Is 6mm or 8mm bigger?