How do I know what gauge my piercing is?

You can use the following methods to measure the gauge of your piercing jewellery:

  1. BCR: Measure the width of the bar.
  2. Labret: Measure the width of the bar.
  3. Barbell: Measure the width of the bar.
  4. Septum Ring: Measure the width of the ring at its thickest section.

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Secondly, how do I know what gauge my nose piercing is?

If you’ve forgotten the size you wear, then you have several options when it comes to determining which gauge your nose piercing is:

  1. Ask your piercer for help. …
  2. Compare an existing piece of jewelry to a printed gauge card. …
  3. Use a caliper or micrometer. …
  4. Gauge measurement wheels. …
  5. Drill gauge. …
  6. Can you fully close the hoop?
Simply so, what is the standard gauge for septum piercings? Septum: 18g and 16g are the two most common starting septum ring sizes; 14g is also a popular size. Many people stretch septum piercings to much larger sizes after they’re healed, but it’s less common for people to start with a heavier gauge.

Similarly one may ask, can I put a 14g in a 16G piercing?

Yes you can. The jewellery won’t be very snug, though, and might move around a lot. Having said that, the whole will probably close up a bit around the smaller gauge jewellery so you might not be able to wear 14g there any more. …

How big is a 14 gauge piercing?

1/16-inch

What is a 5/16 nose ring?

“Diameter” is the distance between the inside edges of the nose hoop at its largest point. … The two most common diameter sizes for nose hoops are 5/16? (8mm) and 3/8? (10mm). Individuals with larger noses or with large-gauge nose piercings may need rings with a larger diameter size.

Is 18g or 20g smaller?

The higher the number, the smaller the gauge. If your piercing is a 18 gauge then the 20 gauge would be slightly smaller.

What is the smallest nose ring size?

1mm-1.5mm

Does stretching your septum hurt?

Depending on how long you wait to stretch and how big the stretch is your septum may feel tender for more than the initial two weeks. The jewelry is going to fit very tight into the nose and there will be swelling in the mucus membranes around the jewelry.

How bad does a septum piercing hurt?

Do septum piercings hurt? … Everyone has their own pain tolerance, so it’s worth bearing yours in mind, but a septum shouldn’t hurt much more than a standard nose piercing and it shouldn’t go through cartilage. It’ll be a strong pinch, the urge to sneeze, watery eyes, and hopefully not much more than that.

How do I find my septum hole?

Try either lifting up the side of your nose, or pinch just below your septum and pull it down, so you could see where the hole is placed. Gently feel around inside your nose until you’ll find the hole. Be patient, don’t hurt your nose. Keep in mind that your hole isn’t straight, but more of a little rainbow shape.

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