What gauge does a piercing gun use?

20-gauge

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Besides, what gauge is a Claire’s cartilage piercing?

Well, I just found out that Claire’s pierces with a 20 gauge and apparently the more common gauge for cartilage is 16.

Moreover, 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.

Can I 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.

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Can I put a 20G in a 16g piercing?

yes you can. When learning about piercings sizes you will know that the bigger the number the smaller the gauge of the piercing so yes you may use an 18g. the 18g is smaller than the 16g. Just be aware though that sometimes user smaller jewelry could cause your jewelry to get accustomed to that size.

What piercings do Claires do?

Our Piercing Options

Ear lobe, cartilage* and nose* piercings available. Single lobe piercings are a great way to curate your look your way! Two ear piercing specialists pierce both ears simultaneously. This is a great option for young children or anyone feeling a little nervous.

Can you fit a 16g earring in cartilage?

Getting your cartilage re-pierced to your desired gauge is also an option, and is great if your end goal is a 16, 14, or 12 gauge piercing. … You can stretch your tragus, conch, flat, as well as any helix piercing. BUT, when stretching cartilage you need to be aware that once it heals, the stretch is permanent!

What is a normal earring gauge?

Gauge Size

Most earlobe piercings are made with a 20G needle, as are some nose piercings. An 18G needle can be used for earlobe piercings, nose piercings, as well as some cartilage piercings (e.g. forward helix). 18G earrings are great for many healed cartilage piercings.

Can I put a 16g in an 18G piercing?

If I pierce with a 16g needle, can I use 18g jewelry? Yes you can, in fact that’s typically what a piercer will do, especially with cartilage piercings. They pierce with a gauge size bigger than the actual jewelry. It allows room for swelling and placing the jewelry.

Is 20G bigger than 16g?

Please refer to the metric conversion chart below.

Is 14g bigger than 16g?

Jewelry is measured through a gauge system (see chart below). The higher the gauge number the smaller the wire is. A standard “earring” is usually 20 gauge. Jewelry gauges/sizes can vary between manufacturers.