Piercing guide
If you often ask yourself questions about the size of your piercings, you are in the right place! The size of the piercing is never easy to distinguish because it depends on many criteria. However, there is an adapted size for each of them.
Below, you will find the sizes guide commonly used by professional drivers for piercings ear. This guide contains essential information such as the thickness, length and diameter of jewelry, as well as the recommended healing duration.
Sizes
Piercing | Thickness | Length/diameter | Healing time |
Helix with bar | 1.2mm | 6mm / 8mm | 6 to 12 months |
Helix with ring | 1.2mm | 8mm / 10mm | 6 to 12 months |
Tragus with bar | 1.2mm | 7mm / 8mm | 6 to 12 months |
Tragus ring | 1.2mm | 6mm / 8mm | 6 to 12 months |
Conch with bar | 1.2mm / 1.6mm | 7mm / 8mm | 6 to 12 months |
Conch ring | 1.2mm / 1.6mm | 10mm / 12mm | 6 to 12 months |
Anti Helix with bar | 1.2mm | 5mm/6mm | 6 to 12 months |
Anti Helix with ring | 1.2mm | 6mm | 6 to 12 months |
Rook banana | 1.2mm | 6mm / 8mm | 6 to 12 months |
Rook ring | 1.2mm | 6mm | 6 to 12 months |
Daith ring | 1.2mm / 1.6mm | 8mm / 10mm | 6 to 12 months |
Labret / Medusa | 1.2mm | 7mm / 8mm | 3 to 4 months |
Earlobe with bar | 1mm / 1.2mm | 6mm / 8mm | 3 to 4 months |
Earlobe ring | 1.2mm / 1.6mm | 8mm / 10mm / 12mm | 3 to 4 months |
However, it is important to note that Each body is different And your pieror may need to use a specific size depending on Your morphology Or the type of piercing you want to wear. If you have any doubts about the size of the piercing to choose, do not hesitate to ask your piergher for advice so as not to make a mistake before buying Your jewelry.
We must not forget that the healing of piercings varies from one person to another, and even from one piercing to another. THE piercings located at the top of the ear can take longer to cure than some piercings. However, Each body is unique, and it is possible thatpiercings heal in just 2 to 3 months, while others can take up to 12 months To heal completely. If you ever have any questions about healing find our article "5 gold tips to take care of your ear piercing" for optimal healing.
What length to choose for my piercing?
Did you know that the length of your piercing refers to the dimension of the bar Who crosses your piercing? She is taken from top to bottom of the right bar, without including the basic tray or Accessories fixed on the bar. This will help you find the length that best suits your piercing.
There are lengths 6, 7, 8 and 10 mm. However, the most common length used is 7mm.
Find the right diameter of my ring
The diameter is an important parameter when you choose circular jewelry, such as of the Clickers Piercing . It is measured inside these jewelry, on their part widest. This allows you to find the size that suits you best.
There are Clickers Piercing of 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm and 14mm.
Banana size for ROOK !
The size bananas is an important element to take into account when you buy a piercing. They are often used for of the piercings ear, as THE rook !
The length of the bar is essential to ensure that your jewel is comfortable And well -adjusted And to avoid any risk of injury or bad healings.
It is also recommended to take into account theThe jewelry thickness and the movement margin necessary to avoid any friction or excessive pressure on your piercing.
Finally, it is important to verify that the size of your banana corresponds to your Piecing in particular. Some piercings require barbells to Specific lengths or thicknesses, depending on morphology of your body or type of jewelry that you want to wear. In order not to be mistaken, ask for the advice of your pierceur! ♡