What size balls are on nipple barbells?
A standard diameter size for ball ends is 4mm. It is a fairly common size to see in initial nipple piercings. If you wanted more of a statement piece, you might decide to order a 5mm or 6mm opal or gemstone end to make it more visually appealing.
What is the smallest nipple barbell?
Standard piercing sizes
Piercing | Standard Gauge | Standard Length |
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Nipple Piercing | 14G | 3/8″ , 1/2″ |
Tragus / Helix / Rook / Conch / Daith | 16G , 18G | 3/16″, 1/4″ , 5/16″ and 3/8″ |
Septum | 14G (16G is also commonly used) | 3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, and 5/8″ |
Ear | 20G and 18G |
How should nipple barbells fit?
The piercer will look at the size of your nipple to determine how long the barbell needs to be, but as a general rule of thumb there should be about 1/8″ of an inch on each side of the barbell. If the barbell is too tight it can “plug” the entering and exiting holes of the piercing, preventing draining and swelling.
Can I change the balls on my nipple piercing?
Technically, yes, you can change the ends of any barbell at any time.
Can I put a 14G in a 16G nipple piercing?
The most common jewelry used for a nipple piercing is a 14 gauge (14G) barbell, but you might get pierced with 16G (thinner than 14G) or even 12G (thicker than 14G) depending on your nipple size. You will most commonly be pierced with a straight barbell.
What size piercing ball do I need?
THE BEST BALL AND JEWEL SIZES FOR YOU As a general piercing ball and jewel size guide 2.5mm to 4mm is the size most desired by our customers for labret studs and eyebrow piercings. Nipple bars, tongue piercings and Belly Bars usually require a 5mm or 6mm ball. Cute nose jewels or balls studs suit a 2mm to 4mm ball.
How do I know if my nipple piercing bar is too short?
The piercer will look at the size of your nipple to determine how long the barbell needs to be, but as a general rule of thumb there should be about 1/8″ of an inch on each side of the barbell. If the barbell is too tight it can “plug” the entering and exiting holes of the piercing, preventing draining and swelling.
Is 16G smaller than 14G?
Small gauges will have a thinner bar but a larger number (like 20G), and large gauges will have a thicker bar but a smaller number (like 14G)….Body Piercing Standard Gauges:
Piercing | Standard Gauge |
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Industrial Barbell | 14G (16G is also commonly used) |
Labret Lip Rings | 14G or 16G |
Monroe Piercing | 16G |
Nipple Piercing | 14G |
When should I downsize my nipple jewelry?
JEWELRY DOWNSIZING This is done to accommodate initial swelling and prevent any possible problems that can occur from incorrectly sized jewelry. Downsizing your jewelry once initial swelling has subsided, usually after 3-6 weeks, can be crucial to the proper healing of your piercing.
How do you size a nipple piercing?
Take a hot shower or apply a hot compress to soften up the skin around the piercing. Wash your hand and heavy gauge ring with anti-bacterial soap and water. Insert the heavy gauge ring into the piercing. Wearing several rings through a tunnel is also an acceptable method.
Do nipple piercing holes close?
Nipple piercings are one of the fastest piercing to close. When they’re new, they can close in minutes. Even after a few years, nipple piercings can close inside of a week without jewellery. For some, the hole can stay open for years on its own, although this is rare.