Is 18G good for nose piercing?

The thickest Gauge is 18 Gauge. This would be your choice if you have recently had your nose pierced or wear that gauge normally.

Is 18G or 20G better for nose piercing?

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.

Do clear nose studs work?

Clear retainers, plastic or glass, can still be seen, they just don’t look like a nice piece of jewelry. Also, plastic should never be worn in a piercing that’s under three months old and is still not viable for repetitious wear over a long period of time.

Can I put an 18G in a 20G ear piercing?

Gauge Size Most earlobe piercings are made with a 20G needle, as are some nose piercings. Shop our 20g flat back earrings (aka Nap Earrings). An 18G needle can be used for earlobe piercings, nose piercings, as well as some cartilage piercings (e.g. forward helix).

Can you wear a 20G nose ring in a 18G hole?

So if you have a 18 gauge piercing you can wear 20G nose studs, nose screws or nose rings as well and your piercing will adapt very quickly. If you want to go back to an 18G you can and it will adapt.

How do I know what gauge my nose piercing is?

Gauge: The gauge is how thick the metal is on your nose ring or stud. The most common sizes are 20 gauge and 18 gauge. Remember – the smaller the number, the thicker the metal. So, a 22 gauge nose stud is thinner than an 18 gauge nose stud.

How long can you leave a piercing retainer in?

When You Can Wear Piercing Retainers You should wait until your piercing is fully healed before inserting a flesh-colored or clear piercing retainer. Depending on the piercing, you may need to wait anywhere from 6 weeks to 9 months or more.

How can I hide my nose piercing without taking it out?

Buy a retainer used for nose piercings.

1. Conceal the piercing with a flesh-colored acrylic retainer. There are small domes or balls of flesh colored acrylic that you can buy to cover up a nose piercing.
2. You can also cover the piercing with a tiny flat disc that you’ve painted with skin-tone nail polish.