14 gauge
People also ask, is 16G smaller than 14G?
As the numbers go up the size gets smaller. … The lower the number, the thicker the gauge so 16g is thinner than a 14g.
Additionally, how small is too small for a nipple piercing?
Similarly, you may ask, how small can your nipples be to get them pierced? After nipple piercings are healed, rings can sometimes be worn, but they must be large enough to not unnecessarily distort the piercing. For men, this usually means at least a 1/2? minimum diameter. For women, this means 5/8? or larger.
Do nipple piercings make your nipples hard forever?
Do pierced nipples stay hard forever? “No, the nipple will not stay erect, but it will be more pronounced.”
Can I put a 20g in a 16g piercing?
Yes you can, in fact that’s typically what a piercer will do, especially with cartilage piercings. … Generally a piercer will use an 18f needle and use a 20g stud if it’s your ears for example. Take a look at this photo for example: The difference between 16g and 18g is about .
Can I put a 14g in a 12g piercing?
As for going from 12g to 14g for nipples, it’s fine. 14g is stable as well, but your piercing fistulas will shrink around the jewelry so you’ll have to stretch if you ever plan on going back up to 12g.
Does 14g hurt more than 16g?
No, there is no difference in pain between 16g and 14g.
How big is a 14 gauge piercing?
1/16-inch
Can I put a 16g in an 18g piercing?
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.
