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Conch Piercing Sizes - Bars and Labrets

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Conch Piercing Sizes - Bars and Labrets

Bar Length: EXTRA SMALL (6mm): Fully Healed piercings only. Attempting to fit a 6mm before healing is complete will likely cause swelling, irritation and discomfort. SMALL (7mm): Suitable if your original 8mm bar is slightly too long and you need a size down before the piercing is fully healed. Typically this change can be made after the first 12 weeks of healing. MEDIUM (8mm): This is a safe bet to go for - especially if your piercing is less than 6 months old. There will be some room on the bar once it is inserted. This may also be the size you were pierced with....

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Auricle Piercings - Rings

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Auricle Piercings - Rings

Ring Size: EXTRA SMALL (6mm): Fully Healed piercings only (12 months+). Attempting to fit a 6mm before healing is complete will likely cause swelling, irritation and discomfort. This is the smallest ring size. SMALL (7mm): Fully healed piercings only. This size suits people looking for a ring that hangs at a slight angle on the edge of the ear. MEDIUM (8mm): This works well on people who have larger ears and/or want something bolder.  Ring Thickness (Gauge): STANDARD (1.2mm): This is the 'usual' gauge that is used by most piercers for Auricle piercings. SKINNY (1.0mm): If available select a 'Skinny' ring if you want something a bit thinner. If you...

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Auricle Piercings - Bars and Labrets

Posted by Rachel Davenport on

Auricle Piercings - Bars and Labrets

Bar Length: EXTRA SMALL (6mm): Fully Healed piercings only. Attempting to fit a 6mm before healing is complete will likely cause swelling, irritation and discomfort. SMALL (7mm): Suitable if your original 8mm bar is slightly too long and you need a size down before the piercing is fully healed. Typically this change can be made after the first 12 weeks of healing. MEDIUM (8mm): This is a safe bet to go for - especially if your piercing is less than 6 months old. There will be some room on the bar once it is inserted. This may also be the size you were pierced with....

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Tragus Piercing Sizes - Rings

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Tragus Piercing Sizes - Rings

Ring Size: EXTRA SMALL (6mm): Fully Healed piercings only (12 months+). Attempting to fit a 6mm before healing is complete will likely cause swelling, irritation and discomfort. This is the smallest ring size and will fit snugly on most people.  SMALL (7mm): Fully healed piercings only. This size suits people looking for a ring that hangs at a slight angle on the tragus. MEDIUM (8mm): This works well on people who have larger ears and/or want something bolder.  Ring Thickness (Gauge): STANDARD (1.2mm): This is the 'usual' gauge that is used by most piercers for Tragus piercings. SKINNY (1.0mm): If available select a 'Skinny' ring if you want something a...

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Helix Piercings - Rings

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Helix Piercings - Rings

Ring Size: EXTRA SMALL (6mm): Fully Healed piercings only (12 months+). Attempting to fit a 6mm before healing is complete will likely cause swelling, irritation and discomfort. This is the smallest ring size and will create a 'hugging' effect on the edge of average sized ears. SMALL (7mm): Fully healed piercings only. This size suits most people looking for a ring that 'hugs' at a slight angle on the edge of the ear. MEDIUM (8mm): This is a safe bet to go for and will fit most helix piercings. There will be some 'room' on the ring. This is a good size for Helix Piercings...

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