What gauge should my nose hoop be?

What gauge should my nose hoop be?

Nose piercing is usually done with an 18 gauge (1.02mm) post. After a nose piercing heals, most people switch to a 20 gauge (. 81mm) post because it is thinner and leaves a smaller hole. A post thinner than 20 gauge is not recommended for most nose piercings.

Which is bigger 22 gauge or 18 gauge nose ring?

How Are The Gauges Measured? The gauge refers to how thick the material of your nose ring is. One thing to keep in mind is that the smaller the number, the thicker the jewelry is. For instance, if you get a 22 gauge nose hoop that’s approximately 0.64 mm while an 18 gauge is around 1.0 mm.

Which is bigger 18G or 20G nose ring?

20G is thinner than 18G and is the standard, most popular size. 22G is the thinnest size post and perfect for those who normally wear silver nose jewelry from retail stores. Nose Stud (straight style) – Choose this style if you would like to bend the item yourself or have someone do it for you.