Can I put a 20G in a 18g piercing?

A 20 gauge hoop is smaller so yes, it will fit. But the hole will get smaller over time and the 18 gauge may not fit ever again if you leave it til long.

Can you size up gauges without tapers?

While tapers are typically used to stretch ear gauges, there are a few ways to safely stretch your ears without them. You can also use bigger plugs to stretch your ears without tapers, but you cannot move up more than 1 size at a time.

Can I put a 16G in an 20G piercing?

Whenever piercing ears, I recommend getting a needle that is a bit larger than your earring gauge, because otherwise the earring is harder to put in. If you pierce yourself with a 16G and put in a 20G earring, the earring will fit in easily and the hole will eventually shrink to the right size.

How big can you gauge your ear before it won’t grow back?

Most people can go between 2g (6mm) – 00g (10mm) and expect their ears to revert back to a normal piercing, after a few months of healing. If you want don’t want stretched ears forever, be sure to stretch slowly and never skip sizes.

What is smaller 18G or 20G?

Thanks for your question! This will fit but may be slightly loose, as 20 gauge is thinner than 18 gauge. However, if it is only being worn for a short period of time and with minimal movement, it will stay in place and serve the purpose of retaining the piercing.

Are most earrings 18G or 20G?

Small gauges will have a thinner bar but a larger number (like 20G), and large gauges will have a thicker bar but a smaller number (like 14G)….Inches & Millimeters Gauge Conversion Chart:

How can I stretch my ears without tapers?

Pre stretch To prepare your ears for stretching, apply a warm compress to the piercing for several minutes in order to ease up the tissue and make the stretch easier. Then, wash the area, rinse well and pat dry. Once you’re ready for the stretch, apply oil around the perimeter of your piercing.

How long do you leave tapers in before putting plugs in?

How long should I wait between each stretch?

1. 16g to 14g – 1-2 months.
2. 14g to 12g – 1-2 months.
3. 12g to 10g – 2-3 months.
4. 10g to 8g – 2-3 months.
5. 8g to 6g – 3-4 months.
6. 6g to 4g – 3-4 months.
7. 4g to 2g – 3-4 months.
8. 2g to 0g – 4-5 months.

Will an 18 gauge fit normal piercing?

An 18G needle can be used for earlobe piercings, nose piercings, as well as some cartilage piercings (e.g. forward helix). 18G earrings are great for many healed cartilage piercings. A 16G needle is used for most cartilage piercings, including the tragus, helix, rook, conch and daith.

Can you start with 12G tapers?

You will stretch to a 14g if you are starting at 16g. If your ears were pierced at 14g, you will stretch to 12g….Size Guide.

Do you leave tapers in your ear?

They are only for wearing in healed stretches as jewelry because they are porous and can carry too much bacteria. In general, tapers are only recommended for wearing in smaller gauges as jewelry. Large gauge tapers will pull the ear unevenly because of the heavy side of the taper.

Can I put a 16g in an 18g cartilage piercing?

yes you can. When learning about piercings sizes you will know that the bigger the number the smaller the gauge of the piercing so yes you may use an 18g. the 18g is smaller than the 16g. Just be aware though that sometimes user smaller jewelry could cause your jewelry to get accustomed to that size.

How often should I tape my ear plugs to get bigger?

Repeat every 2-3 weeks until you get to a bigger size. The few wraps of tape on your plugs will help to slowly and safely stretch your ears. Taping takes longer than using a taper, but it will help you keep your ear lobes thick and healthy for the bigger sized gauges.

How to use ear tapers to stretch your ears?

Tapers 1 To stretch with tapers, the first thing you need to do is wash your hands and anything going in your ear lobe. 2 Next, you’ll want to pick a lubricant. You can use jojoba oil, vitamin e oil, or any other lubricant oil. 3 Put the lubricant on the taper and your earlobe and then slowly put the taper in.

What gauge should I start stretching my ears?

What Gauge Should You Start Stretching With? This is probably the first question that most people have when they begin stretching. After making sure that your ears are fully healed from the initial piercing, you can start stretching at a 16 gauge. Most regular piercings are at 18 gauge.

Should I stretch my ears one size bigger each time?

You’ll only want to go one size bigger during each stretch. You need to remember that your ears have never been stretched before and that they will need to be taken care of. The first step to proper care is to start stretching slowly. Stretching slowly and at the right size will help you stretch more in the future.