Can I put a 14g in a 16g Belly piercing?

Yes it is safe. the stud will fit tight and you become used to it over time. 16g doesnt make the hole bigger. So you dont have to worry.

Can your belly button piercing hole get bigger?

If you notice the holes at the piercing sites getting bigger, you should watch for other signs of rejection. This is a common one and it might be one you’ll only notice if you pay close attention to your navel.

Can you use a 16g needle to pierce navel?

Belly Button: Normally, navel piercings are done with either a 14g or a 12g needle, followed by starter jewelry of the same size. Cartilage: Cartilage piercings are typically done using an 18g needle, but it isn’t unheard of for a piercer to use a needle as small as 22g or as large as 16g.

Can I put a 14g in a 12g piercing?

No worries though- 14 and 12g are interchangeable thread patterns- meaning you can wear all your pretty and fun 14g jewelry with your 12g posts!

Is 16g smaller than 14G?

As the numbers go up the size gets smaller. 14 IS thicker than 16. ALWAYS. The lower the number, the thicker the gauge so 16g is thinner than a 14g.

Should I use a 14G needle for 16g jewelry?

So if you want to really easily slide a 16g into a new piercing, it might be easier to use a 14g needle and then 16g jewelry. 3 of 3 found this helpful. You should always use a needle that is a size bigger than the jewelry you are trying to use. Do more research, and don’t hurt anyone.

What gauge needle is used for belly button piercing?

To pierce your belly button in the safest way possible, you will need: A 14 gauge sterile piercing needle, a 14 gauge belly button ring made from stainless steel, titanium or bioplast, some rubbing alcohol or alcohol wipes, a body ink marker, a piercing clamp and some cotton balls.

Is 16G smaller than 14G?

Is a 14G bigger than a 12G?

14g is bigger. The lower the number, the bigger the needle or jewelry. So buy 16g jewelry and a 14g needle, or 14g jewelry and a 12g needle. Body piercing doesn’t really use odd numbers, so the next size will always be the next even number.

What gauge is a belly button piercing?

14g
Professional belly piercings are performed in a standard 14g (gauge width) and pierced to fit the standard size 10mm (3/8)and 11mm (7/16) belly rings. All of our navel rings are supplied within the standard size range unless otherwise stated.