Can you start stretching ears at 14g?

When you start stretching your ears, you will most commonly get a 14 gauge piercing size. Once you decide on stretching you’ll then increase to a size 12 gauge (2mm) taper.

Can I start with 14g tapers?

If your ears were originally pierced with a gun, which is the common practice at mall booths, fashion stores or most general jewelers, then they were most likely pierced at between 18g and 16g. A 14g taper would be a good place to start stretching. Check with a parlor/piercing artist first to be absolutely sure.

How long should I wait to stretch my ears from 14g to 12g?

This is a good ear size chart to determine how long you should wait in between stretches: 16g to 14g – 1 month. 14g to 12g – 1 month. 12g to 10g – 1.5 months.

What is the difference between 14g and 16g?

Choosing the Right Gauge Since the industrial piercing goes through the ear cartilage, there is less possibility for stretching or “gauging” it as many people do with their bottom lobes. The difference between a 14G and 16G industrial barbell is a matter of . 013 inches, making them only slightly different.

What piercings can you do with a 14g needle?

Typical Starting Sizes by Piercing. Belly Button: Normally, navel piercings are done with either a 14g or a 12g needle, followed by starter jewelry of the same size. A 12g navel piercing is ideal for preventing migration, which is a common symptom of navel piercing rejection.

Is 14g bigger than 16g?

So higher numbers (like 16 gauge) are thinner than smaller numbers (like a 6 gauge). When discussing gauges, references to a “larger gauge” means bigger around, not a bigger number. That is to say that if you’re told that you need a larger gauge than 14, you need to look at 12 or 10 which are wider, not at 16.

How long should I leave tapers in?

Leave it for at least a couple of hours, ideally overnight. Later or in the morning, keep pushing the taper out and insert your sterilized plug with your clean hands.