Standard piercing sizes
| Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
|---|---|---|
| Nose Piercing | 20G , 18G | 1/4″ , 5/16″ |
| Tongue Piercing | 14G | 5/8″ |
| Cartilage Piercing | 16G , 18G | 3/16″ , 1/4″ and 5/16″ |
| Eyebrow Piercing | 16G (14G is also commonly used) | 1/4″ , 5/16″ and 3/8″ |
Furthermore, what’s the difference between 18G and 20G nose ring?
The thickest Gauge is 18 Gauge. This would be your choice if you have recently had your nose pierced or wear that gauge normally. 20 Gauge is thinner than 18G and is the standard most popular size. If you are unsure this would be your best choice.
Secondly, what’s the easiest nose ring to put in?
Hoop Nose Rings: Nose ring hoops are quickly becoming the nostril jewelry of choice. They give you a different look than stud nose rings and tend to be more noticeable. Captive bead rings are easy to insert, and the bead can be decorated for extra flair.
How do you know if your nose ring is too small?
Should my nose ring be tight? No, your nose ring should not fit tightly. If you feel pressure on your piercing after inserting your hoop, or you have a difficult time fully closing your nose hoop, then the inner diameter you’re wearing is too small.
What’s the thinnest nose hoop size?
1mm-1.5mm
How do you know if nose ring will suit you?
Second off, if you do have a bigger nose, all you need to do is tailor your nose ring of choice to suit your facial shape. If the base of your nose is larger than the bridge, consider a nostril piercing over a septum piercing.
Can you wear a 20G nose ring?
The nose piercing is one of the fastest and most adaptable piercing, meaning that it will adapt to whichever size gauge you put in it. So if you have a 18 gauge piercing you can wear 20G nose studs, nose screws or nose rings as well and your piercing will adapt very quickly.
Will my nose ring hole get smaller?
If your nose piercing is less than or at least 6 months old, it will begin to get smaller/close up within a day or two. Especially the inner side of your nose piercing hole turns smaller very quickly.
How can I make my nose ring thicker?
You could really mess up your nose if you do. You need to go to a piercer for this. The process is very simple: a taper the thickness of your current piercing hole on one end, and a size up on the other, will be lubricated and gently pushed through the piercing, stretching the hole bigger.
What should I do if my nose piercing is sinking into my nose?
