16 gauge
Also to know is, how do I know my ear gauge size?
Likewise, people ask, what size gauge can you not go back from?
The so-called “point of no return,” which is the size or gauge after which you will not be able to go back to original size, is a range between 0g and 4g for the majority. But, it’s important to note that this isn’t always the same for everyone.
Can you use Vaseline to gauge your ears?
Stretching Process (taper method)
Lubricant will make the taper super slick, so it will slide through easy. Lubricants make a stretch easier. While you’re out getting a new taper, get some Jojoba oil, Vitamin E oil or GaugeGear Stretching Balm (Neosporin and Vaseline are not good lubes for ear stretching).
How do you make sizing up gauges less painful?
What is a ear blowout?
A blowout is one of the most common complications of ear gauging. It’s a ring of scar tissue that forms behind the jewelry and gives the piercing the appearance of turning inside out. Blowouts usually occur from trying to stretch the hole too quickly. They often cause sharp pain and inflammation.
What size gauge can you fit a pencil through?
PSA: You can stick a pencil through your piercings starting at 00g (10mm)
What size is after 1/2 inch gauges?
Convert Ear Gauge to mm and Inch
| Millimeters (mm) | Inches (“) |
|---|---|
| 11mm | 7/16″ |
| 12mm | 1/2″ |
| 13mm | 17/32″ |
| 14mm | 9/16″ |
