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A sizing guide for captive rings
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Hey! Nick here! Let's talk captive rings...
Captive rings come in so many different sizes that there are very few piercings in which they cannot be worn. To size a captive ring, two measurements are needed: the gauge size and the diameter of the ring.
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Understanding Eyebrow Piercings
The how, what and why
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Here's the lowdown...
 An eyebrow ring is a vertical surface piercing that is located in the skin of the brow, close to the temples. As a surface piercing, an eyebrow ring will have a different healing process than a fleshier piercing (like a navel ring or an ear piercing) or a cartilage piercing.
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Today we're going to talk about the most common (aka "standard") sizes for each piercing!Today's Topics:-Â 14g -Â Most navel piercings, nipple piercings, and industrial bars are done at this gauge. Note: Belly rings, nipple rings, and industrial barbells occasionally come in smaller sizes (16g).-Â 16g -Â Most cartilage and septum piercings fall into the 16g range. Some individuals choose to stretch their septum piercing, which will result in a larger gauge.-Â 18g -Â Most nostril piercings are done with an 18g needle. Some cartilage piercings come in this size as well.-Â 20g -Â 20g is pretty thin, so at this size, you're mostly looking at nose rings - any smaller is more of a specialty size.-Â Plus more tips, tricks, & Alley-isms to get you through your week :)
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Why isn't my piercing healing?
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Alley S.
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DEAR ALLEY:Â Â I have an industrial piercing in my right ear lobe and its been over a year since I got it, but it still hasn't healed.
I have tried alcohol, tea tree oil, and witch hazel. What should I do?
Best,
-Â Brina
ALLEY: Hey Brina!
Cartilage piercings like the industrial are notoriously tough to heal. These piercings often take up to a year or more to completely heal, even if you're taking extra good care of it.
Just to clarify - an industrial piercing is located in the upper ear, not the actual earlobe... The ear lobe has a lot more blood supply than the upper ear cartilage. More blood supply = faster healing times. If you have an earlobe piercing that still isn't quite healed after a year, it might be time to visit your piercer.
With that clarification in mind - there's another thing that may be holding back your healing time. Chemicals like alcohol, witch hazel, and tea tree oil are very harsh and should never be applied to a piercing. They actually have a drying effect on the piercing site and the skin around it, which can cause further irritation and actually prolong your healing process.
Going forward, I recommend switching to salt/saline soaks right away! Avoid putting any more harsh chemicals on your industrial. I would also make sure to avoid any snags (watch your hair, combs, be careful when changing clothes) and to avoid any unnecessary pressure (hats, hoods, sleeping on your industrial). With a little extra TLC and gentle salt soaks once a day, your industrial should hopefully start to heal up completely.
If after a few more months you're still experiencing issues - time to visit your piercer!
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Love,
Alley
Piercing not healed after how long?
DEAR ALLEY:Â I had gotten my belly button pierced sometime in March of 2018. I thought my belly button would be completely healed by now.. is it normal for pus to still be coming out of it? And how do I know when itâs healed completely?
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Can I change my jewelry yet?
DEAR ALLEY:Â I got my nose pierced on January 4th, 2020 and it is now May 1st, 2020. I was wondering is there a way for me to change my piercing for the first time without the pain?Â
I was also considering buying the lotus flower nose ring. I was pierced with a 18 gauge needle (which is a 1mm piercing hole) and I was wondering if getting a 10mm will be too big.
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