How do I know what size my piercing bar is?
How do I know what size my piercing bar is?
Measure the space between the balls of your bar; so looking at your barbell, it’s the space from the bottom edge of the top ball to the top edge of the bottom ball/disc. Don’t take the balls off to measure your bar.
How long should a helix post be?
A 6.5mm back post will safely fit a helix of average thickness, the tragus, the rook, conch or thicker earlobes and the nose. In certain cases, this length of post can also be used to be pierced with.
What size is my cartilage piercing?
Standard Piercing Sizes
| Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
|---|---|---|
| Cartilage Piercing | 16G , 18G | 3/16″ , 1/4″ and 5/16″ |
| Eyebrow Piercing | 16G (14G is also commonly used) | 1/4″ , 5/16″ and 3/8″ |
| Industrial Barbell | 14G (16G is also commonly used) | 1 1/2″ (varies) |
| Labret Lip Rings | 14G or 16G | 1/4″ , 5/16″, and 3/8″ |
What length are helix bars?
Helix piercings are most commonly pierced at 1.2mm gauge. The rings, barbells and labret studs in this section are all 1.2mm gauge and come in various lengths – 6mm or 8mm length is usually sufficient for most helix piercings but of course ears vary so the bars are offered in lengths ranging from 4mm to 11mm.
Can you put a 16G in a 14G piercing?
Yes all day you can. However, the 16g post is thinner than the 14g. Downsizing is not an issue unless you’ve got a large collection of 14g jewelry that you wish to wear again. Downsizing to 16g is safe as long as it is healed.
How do I know if my Industrial is 14G or 16G?
Since the industrial piercing goes through the ear cartilage, there is less possibility for stretching or “gauging” it as many people do with their bottom lobes. The difference between a 14G and 16G industrial barbell is a matter of . 013 inches, making them only slightly different.
How do I know what size helix piercing to get?
The standard size for a helix piercing is 16 gauge and at least 5/16” in diameter or length. For a helix piercing, you can get a larger length or diameter. You can also get a 14 or 18 diameter for your initial piercing.
What size hoop should I get for my helix?
JEWELRY TYPE
| Standard Hoop Inner Diameter | |
|---|---|
| Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Lobe, etc.) | 5/16″ (8mm) |
| Earhead, Thin Helix (Hole near the edge) | 1/4″ (6-6.5mm) |
| Conch | 3/8″-1/2″ (10mm-12mm) |
| Nose | 5/16″ (8mm) |
What size jewelry for helix piercing?
As for helix piercing, 1,2mm(16G) is the standard and most common gauge size. It’s also the size that is generally used as first piercing jewel during healing. Less common, it is possible to wear piercing jewels with a 1,6mm(14G) gauge at your helix.
What gauge do you sell curved barbells in?
We carry curved barbells in 20G – 14G. The standard gauge for nose rings is 18G. Nose twists, also known as nose screws or nose studs, are measured from the base of the ball or charm to the beginning of the twist, as shown in the diagram. Measure nose bones to the end of the shaft before the beaded tip.
What is the gauge of a curved barbell or nose ring?
Curved barbells are measured in a straight line from the inner length between the two balls. We carry curved barbells in 20G – 14G. The standard gauge for nose rings is 18G. Nose twists, also known as nose screws or nose studs, are measured from the base of the ball or charm to the beginning of the twist, as shown in the diagram.
What is the best barbell for a diamond piercing?
Very popular with a little gem or a real diamond ( diamond helix piercing ),the labret is the most popular type of barbell for this piercing. It is made of a flat platform on one side that lean behind the ear and there’s a screw thread on the other side where you can screw any jewel or ball.
