Most septums are pierced at a 14g or a 16g more commonly. Say you got pierced at a 16g, once it’s healed. Putting a 14g ring in wouldn’t be hard at all, same as putting a 12g ring in. Once it gets to around there it’s better to start using tapered jewelry.
People also ask, how do you know what size your piercing is?
Jewelry gets thicker the smaller the number gets. For example, an 18 gauge nose stud is thicker than a 22 gauge nose stud. You will see gauge written like this: 16G, 16g, and 16 gauge. If you don’t know which gauge you wear you may be able to measure it at home!
Just so, what is the smallest size for a septum piercing?
18g
How do I size up my septum?
How soon can I stretch my septum?
If you’re looking to stretch it to be an even bigger hole, you need to go super slowly as the cartilage will start to migrate up the nose. Consult your piercer, but many people recommend waiting between four and six months before starting to stretch. You should then wait a couple of months between gauges, too.
How big is a 14 gauge piercing?
1.6 millimeters
What is smaller than a 16 gauge?
An 18 gauge, one of the smallest gauges, is actually smaller than a 16 gauge earring, with the largest gauges being 0, 00, and 000 gauge jewelry.
How big is a 16G piercing?
Inches & Millimeters Gauge Conversion Chart:
Gauge | Inches | Millimeters |
---|---|---|
20G | .032″ | 0.81mm |
18G | .040″ | 1.0mm |
16G | .050″ | 1.2mm |
14G | .064″ | 1.6mm |