What jewelry is best for a tragus piercing?
What Type of Jewelry Is Used for Tragus Piercing? Stud: Small and simple, studs are a great option for tragus piercings, which tend to be tiny. A ball stud, which has smooth edges that are less likely to snag on hair and clothing, is ideal for a new piercing. Once it heals, you can get more adventurous with your studs.
What does a tragus piercing signify?
A tragus piercing is the perforation of the tragus, which projects immediately in front of the ear canal, for the purpose of inserting and wearing a piece of jewelry.
Do you need a special earring for tragus?
Labret stud by Minimal Bijoux. Studs are an excellent option for tragus piercings because they’re comfortable to wear and can come in a variety of styles and sizes. Most people opt for a minimalist metal ball stud, which perfectly complements any other piercings they may have.
What length should tragus jewelry be?
JEWELRY TYPE
| Standard Post Length | |
|---|---|
| Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Conch, Lobe) | 1/4″ (6-6.5mm) |
| Lips (Monroe, Medusa, Madonna) | 5/16″ (8mm) |
| Nose (Bone, Screw, L-Shape) | 1/4″ (6-6.5mm) |
What size gauge is your tragus pierced with?
16GA
The most common gauges to get pierced with are a 16GA, and a 14GA. More times than others, you’re pierced with a 16GA. There is always more selection in earrings for a tragus ring with a 16GA barbell.
Is 8mm good for tragus?
Tragus hoops normally range from 5mm to 8mm, depending on your anatomy and whether you prefer your hoop to be snug or loose fitting so it hangs down a little. In our experience, 6mm tends to be a good starting point for most people.
What to do if tragus piercing falls out?
If you aren’t able to get the jewellery back in by yourself, go back to the salon you were pierced at as soon as possible. If the piercing hole hasn’t closed over, your Piercer will be able to reopen your piercing and reinsert your jewellery.
When should I change my tragus piercing?
The ear styling begins… Stephanie recommends, at the minimum, waiting 8 weeks before changing up your jewellery but in general, be careful about changing your earrings round for the first 6 months as it can slow down the healing process.
What size are most tragus piercings?
✨ 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.
How many mm long should a tragus earring be?
Why is tragus piercing so itchy?
Allergic reaction. Allergies to certain metals are fairly common, especially nickel. A lot of body jewelry contains some nickel, which could cause an allergic reaction. Symptoms include itching, redness, and blisters.