Tag Archives: Lip Ring

What gauge of lip ring/stud is average and which hurts the least?

If you’re not farmiliar with gauges, the smaller the number, the bigger the gauge. I think 18 is average for ear piercings, 16 is a tiny bit bigger, and 14 is even bigger, and so on. I’ve heard that lip piercings are basically painless, but I have a pretty tough lip, and it seems that … Continue reading

What’s the best way to take lip piercings out?

I got two lip piercings a few months ago and the person that put them in did them up so tight that I can’t get them out. I’ve tried unscrewing them a few times but every time I do it feels like I’m causing damage. It depends on if you want to get new jewelry … Continue reading

What gauge lip ring do piercers usually put in your lip when they pierce it?

I’m planning on getting my lip pierced tomorrow and I have to get clear balls for it for my job so I was wondering what size they pierce you with so I can get the right size balls. hmm either 16g (1.2mm in england) or 14g (1.6mm) but I think probably 14g seems to be … Continue reading