How do I know what size my lip piercing is?

When getting your lip pierced your piercer will pick the correct size based on your anatomy and the overall size of your lip. A captive bead ring will usually come in three sizes, 18 gauge, 16 gauge and 14 gauge. The gauge refers to the overall thickness of the ring and a 16 gauge is smaller than a 14 gauge.

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Beside above, which is bigger 14g or 16G?

14g is bigger. The lower the number, the bigger the needle or jewelry. … So buy 16g jewelry and a 14g needle, or 14g jewelry and a 12g needle.

Besides, how do I know what gauge my piercing is? You can use the following methods to measure the gauge of your piercing jewellery:

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

Moreover, which is smaller 16G or 14g?

Please refer to the metric conversion chart below.

Gauge	Inches	Millimeters
18G	.040″	1.0mm
16G	.050″	1.2mm
14G	.064″	1.6mm
12G	.082″	2.0mm

What is an Ashley piercing?

As one of the few true lip piercings, the Ashley piercing consists of a single puncture through the center of the lower lip, exiting through the back of the lip into the mouth. … The Ashley piercing typically uses a labret stud with a dainty charm, ball, or gemstone sitting on the lower lip.

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.

Can I put a 14g in a 12g piercing?

No worries though- 14 and 12g are interchangeable thread patterns- meaning you can wear all your pretty and fun 14g jewelry with your 12g posts! I know those sizes sound intimidating, but they are worth it for a comfy, happy, easy healing piercing!

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

If you pierce yourself with a 16G and put in a 20G earring, the earring will fit in easily and the hole will eventually shrink to the right size.

What happened to the 16 gauge shotgun?

Despite a death knell, the 16 gauge is enjoying newfound popularity. Not so many years ago, one of the other major sporting publications declared the death of the 16 gauge, citing the lack of available choices in both new guns and affordable ammunition as the twin executioners of the sub-gauge shotgun.