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What piercings can you do with a 16g needle?
A 16G needle is used for most cartilage piercings, including the tragus, helix, rook, conch and daith. Shop our flat back earrings and cartilage hoops for cartilage piercings.
Can I use a 16g needle for a 16g piercing?
The 16g needle, for example, is the same size as 16g jewelry throughout the length of the needle. So if you want to really easily slide a 16g into a new piercing, it might be easier to use a 14g needle and then 16g jewelry.
What is the easiest piercing to do at home?
The easiest piercings to do at home are your earlobes. Nose and belly button piercings can also be done at home with minimal risk. When it comes to doing a piercing near your mouth (such as tongue or lip), near your eye, or at the top of your ear, it is best to see a professional.
What would you use a 16 gauge needle for?
16 Gauge: This size is mostly used in the ICU or surgery areas. This large size enables many different procedures to be performed, such as blood administration, rapid fluid administration, and so forth.
Can you pierce your nose with a 16 gauge?
For high nostril piercings, thicker jewelry tends to work better. That’s why high nostrils are typically pierced at a 16 gauge or even a 14 gauge. Your piercer should provide information about which gauge you were pierced at so you know which size jewelry to buy in the future.
What is smaller than a 16 gauge?
The higher the gauge number the smaller the wire is. A standard “earring” is usually 20 gauge….CONVERSION CHART:
| Gauge | Millimeter | Inch |
|---|---|---|
| 16g | 1.2mm | 3/64″ |
| 14g | 1.6mm | 1/16″ |
| 12g | 2mm | 5/64″ |
| 10g | 2.4mm | 3/32″ |
What are curved piercing needles used for?
Curved piercing needles are used for piercings in tight, hard-to-reach areas.
What gauge is a conch piercing?
16 gauge
In fact, if you already have your helix or tragus pierced, the conch will be a breeze. The most common size is 16 gauge (but can be up to 14 gauge) for both the inner and outer conch. We strongly advise you to triple check with your piercer as it will depend on the piercings you want to wear.