Can I pierce my tragus with a 14G?

The tragus piercing is most commonly 16G, but sizes range between 18G – 14G. Remember that it’s easier to stretch a piercing than it is to shrink it. By far, cartilage studs are the most popular styles for the tragus piercing jewelry.

What gauge is a normal ear piercing?

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. After a minimum of two months it is typically safe to change the jewelry, but the piercing may still feel sensitive.

What gauge are nose piercings?

18 gauge
Nose piercing is usually done with an 18 gauge (1.02mm) post. After a nose piercing heals, most people switch to a 20 gauge (. 81mm) post because it is thinner and leaves a smaller hole. A post thinner than 20 gauge is not recommended for most nose piercings.

What is the best gauge size for a tragus piercing?

As for tragus 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 tragus. It is particularly recommanded to those who like to wear larger and more visible piercing jewels.

What gauge do piercings come in?

Industrial piercings are typically pierced at 14 gauge. Most of the cartilage and BCR (captive ring) styles we carry come in both 18 and 16 gauge sizes. Captive rings also come in 14 gauge.

Can you wear a 20 gauge piercing on your ears?

No worries! The smaller the gauge the bigger the hole, so any standard size earring can be worn in addition to 20 or 18 gauge captive rings, cartilage studs, etc. *NOTE: If your cartilage piercing is done with a piercing gun, it will most likely be a 22 gauge piercing.

What size gun for cartilage piercings?

*NOTE: If your cartilage piercing is done with a piercing gun, it will most likely be a 22 gauge piercing. You will want to look at standard size earring studs (like those shown above) rather than ones made specifically for cartilage piercings.