What Gauge Is A Normal Tragus Piercing

✨ Not going to lie – tragus piercings do hurt 😬, as the tragus is a cartilage piercing and is going to be harder to pierce than an earlobe. Thankfully the pain is sharp and short – according to professionals, what’s actually uncomfortable is more the pressure on your ear canal rather than the pain of the piercing itself.

💪 If you feel nervous about the pain, a tragus piercing might be something to build up to. Or you can do as piercer Ryan Dreyfuss recommends and bring a battle buddy to your piercing to help you.

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✨ Tragus piercings really help you get your ear party started. Cartilage hoops, flat back earrings, and horseshoe styles like our Shooting Star Open Hoops all look fantastic on your tragus.

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✨ Tragus piercings, like all ear cartilage piercings, are typically pierced with a 16 gauge needle , which is 1.2mm thick . By comparison, your standard lobe piercing uses a 20 gauge needle, which is 0.81mm thick. Ideally, you should wear 16 gauge jewelry in your tragus to prevent your piercing from shrinking.

✨ We hear from lots of people who wear standard 20 gauge jewelry in their tragus (not recommended!), and sometimes when you do this, your piercing will close up a bit. If your piercing has shrunk over time, you may want to try earrings that are 18 gauge in size, or 1.0mm thick .

ℹ️ Need some extra help with jewelry sizing ? We made a whole little guide that answers all of the top jewelry sizing questions we get, just for you.

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✨ A tragus piercing takes about 3 to 6 months to heal. Your tragus piercing will mostly heal within six months, but it’s recommended to wear the jewelry you were pierced with for a full year before switching it out.

🎵 It’s a bummer, but you’re not advised to wear headphones to avoid irritation and pressure on your tragus piercing as it heals. This might be tough for us music addicted Airpod lovers....and anyone who's on Zoom all day.

✨ Your tragus cartilage helps you hear rear-facing sounds, and it also protects your external ear and concha. And it’s one of the most common parts of your ear cartilage to pierce – we just love the look.

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Use this popup to embed a mailing list sign up form. Alternatively use it as a simple call to action with a link to a product or a page.There are so many different types of ear piercings one can get that it can be a bit overwhelming to remember the names and sizes of the piercings. As you scroll down you will see a graphic about types of ear piercings, ear stretching size chart and an ear stretching conversion graphic, then a chart about body piercings and their sizes.

Stretching of the ears is when one gradually increases the size of their initial piercing, usually on the ear lobe. The types of jewelry used are called by many names...plugs, gauges, expanders, tapers, spirals, hollow eyelets .

Piercing chart: This piercing chart will give you information about the different styles, sizing and how to use the different types of piercing jewelry.

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Ear lobe: the gauge (piercing size) is usually at 18g or 20g. The length of an ear lobe piercing is around 6mm-8mm. The types of jewelry worn in an ear lobe piercing are earring studs, hoop earrings, and plugs (ear stretching jewelry).

Cartilage piercing : 14g or 16g is the usual size. The length is  around 6mm-8mm. The jewelry worn in a cartilage piercing are studs, small hoops, curved barbell, straight barbell or a horseshoe jewelry piece.

Labret :  The labret piercing is usually sized at 14g or 16g with a length of 8mm-12mm. Labret jewelry pieces are flat back studs, horseshoe or labrets.

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Monroe : (lip piercing placed off-center and is above the upper lip) The monroe piercing is sized at 16g or 18g with a length of 8mm-12mm. Monroe jewelry is a flat back stud.

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 Tragus : The tragus piercing is gauged at 16g or 18g with the length being around 6mm-8mm. Jewelry commonly used in a tragus piercing is a round or flat back barbell.

Helix: The helix piercing is sized at 16g or 18g with the length being around 6mm-10mm. Jewelry worn in the helix piercing are hoops, straight or curved barbells, and horseshoe.

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Rook: The rook piercing is sized at 16g or 18g with the length being around 6mm-8mm. Jewelry worn in the rook piercing are hoops, straight or curved barbells, and horseshoe.

Conch: The conch piercing is sized at 16g or 18g with the length being around 6mm-8mm. Jewelry worn in the conch piercing are hoops, straight or curved barbells, and horseshoe.

Nostril : The nostril piercing is sized at 18g or 20g with the length being around 6mm. Jewelry worn in the nostril are hoops, L-shape, screw, bone, and fishtail.

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Eyebrow : The eyebrow piercing is sized at 16g with the length being around 8mm-10mm. Jewelry worn in the eyebrow piercing are curved barbells, straight barbells, and horseshoe.

Nipple : The nipple piercing is sized at 12g, 14g or 16g with the length being around 16mm-19mm. Jewelry worn in a nipple piercing are usually curved and straight barbells.If you’re new to piercings, finding the right information on different types of piercings and piercing sizes can feel like a challenge. There are a variety of factors to play with, from post gauges to lengths and different kinds of back types. That’s why we’ve put together the ultimate piercing size guide to cut through the technical terms and make things clearer.

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The post length is the wearable length of the earring and refers to the distance between the charm and the back ball (excluding the front charm and the backing ball/disc). The suitable length of the post depends on the placement of the piercing.

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A shorter post is ideal for helix, tragus, conch (for flat-back and barbell) piercings, as well as the earlobes while longer posts are suitable for industrial piercings or those with thicker earlobes. The post length refers to the diameter for circular piercings such as horseshoes, and the vertical length of a curved barbell.

The post gauge is the thickness of the post bar that fits through the hole. It supports the front charm and controls the diameter of the piercing. The thicker post gauge can be used to stretch your piercing hole further. Different post gauges are chosen for various reasons - from location on the body to the initial piercing size your body is pierced with. The most common gauge sizes for ear piercings are 20G (0.8mm), 18G (1mm), and 16G (1.2mm).

20 gauge (0.8mm): Most people start with the thinner 20G post gauge especially for earlobe piercings. A standard earring post gauge is 20G, and they are available in butterfly push-back or ball-back.

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18 gauge (1mm): The 18G is the most common size for cartilage as well as higher lobes. It is a good step to gradually increase the hole to wear various piercing designs.

16 gauge (1.2mm): The 16G can be used for cartilage piercings, and the usual surgical steel piercing post is 16 gauge. If you want to stretch your earlobe or cartilage piercing, you can increase the gauge gradually to accommodate larger piercings.

Each type of post back has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to choose the one that works best for your needs and preferences. Whether you prefer the simplicity of butterfly backs or the added security of screw ball-backs, there's a post back type that will work for you. By considering the size of your earrings, your activity level, and your personal preferences, you can select a post back that will help you feel confident and stylish in your new piercing.

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Ball back, also known as barbell earring, has a straight post with a screw-ball on the end (or on each end). Ball Back piercings come in various shapes, including straight, curved and “twister”, depending on where the piercing is located. They are a great option for people who are active or participate in sports, as they are less likely to fall out or get caught on clothing.

Straight barbells are most commonly used in ear cartilage, lobe and tongue piercings, but are often found elsewhere, including eyebrow, industrial and nipple piercings. The gauge size can vary but typically gets thicker to deal with the tongue and genitals.

Flat back earrings, also known as labret studs, have a flat disc backing that sits flush against the skin. Labret piercings are a unique and stylish form of body modification that can enhance your appearance. They are suitable for various types of piercings, including tragus, cartilage, helix, conch, earlobe, lip and monroe piercings.

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Flat back earrings have a flat disc on the back which sits comfortably against the ear, and this can reduce irritation and discomfort compared to traditional earring backs. Additionally, flat back earrings can be easier to clean and less likely to get caught on clothing or hair.

There are two types of labret earrings - internally threaded and externally threaded. The internally threaded labret has the threads inside the post that screw into the back of the charm, creating a smooth and secure fit that minimizes irritation and discomfort. This type of jewelry is often recommended for initial piercings and those with sensitive skin.

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