Ear: If
you were pierced with a needle, the gauges most commonly
range from 18-10, most likely being 16 and 14. Intricate
piercings like the tragus and rook typically hold jewelry
5/16", 3/8", or 7/16" in size. Any size
jewelry or style can be worn in the ears. The options
and styles are endless.
Eyebrow: The most common
gauges for an eyebrow piercing are either 18ga or 16ga,
with 16ga being the most common. Typical ring diameters
and curved barbell lengths are 5/16", 3/8",
7/16”
Labret: The most common
gauges for a labret piercing are 14ga and 12ga. Depending
on the thickness of your lip, the most common flat back
post lengths are 5/16", 3/8", or 7/16"
with 3/8" being the most common. Remember, you
are pierced with a longer post to allow for swelling.
To avoid damaging teeth and gums, you must switch to
shorter length piece when the swelling goes down
Lip: Like the Labret,
typical lip jewelry is either 14ga or 12ga gauge. Again,
the size of the jewelry depends on the thickness of
your lips, most frequently 5/16", 3/8", and
7/16”
Navel: The standard navel
jewelry is 14 gauge. Almost all Navel jewelry on the
market is 14g in lengths 3/8” or 7/16”
Tongue: The two most
common gauges for a tongue piecing are 14ga and 12ga
(most are 14ga). Regardless, the tongue is usually well-behaved
enough to interchange either gauge jewelry. The most
common size for tongue barbells is 5/8". If for
any reason you feel your tongue jewelry creates too
much friction with your gums or teeth, IMMEDIATELY replace
your jewelry with something shorter. Remember, you are
pierced with a longer post to allow for swelling. To
avoid damaging teeth and gums, you must switch to shorter
length barbell when the swelling goes down. To help
avoid gum erosion replace your balls with 4mm acrylic
balls. These balls are less likely to rub up against
the back of your teeth and gums.
Nipple: Nipples are most
frequently pierced with a 14ga or 12ga needle. For females,
common replacement sizes include 9/16" and 5/8"
for barbells or 5/8" and 3/4" for rings. For
males, common replacement sizes include 7/16",
1/2", and 5/8" for both barbells and rings.
Nostril: Most nostril
piercings are 18ga or 16ga. Typical sizes for this jewelry
include 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", and 1/2"
(with 3/8" being most common). Pre-bent nostril
screws fit nearly everyone, but an unbent nostril screw
is best for the most tight fit
Septum: Most common size
jewelry is probably 14 gauge. Common lengths for the
septum include 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2
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