What gauge should an industrial piercing?

14g
A. The starting gauge for industrial barbell piercings is typically 14g. If your piercing artist uses a 16g needle to make the holes for your industrial piercing, you can swap your starter jewelry out for a 14g barbell relatively easily once your piercings are healed.

What size barbell is used for industrial piercing?

Industrial: 14g is the most common size for industrial starter jewelry. However, some people choose to wear slightly smaller jewelry, such as a 16g barbell, while others prefer to start with a larger size like 12g.

Are there retainers for industrial piercings?

Industrial Barbell Clear Retainer Bioflex Ear Piercing Bar Jewelry 14G 38mm 1.5″ This Is A Clear Industrial Barbell Retainer. Made Of Flexible Bioflex Material. Size: 14 Gauge With A Length Of 38mm (1.5″).

Can you hide an industrial piercing?

Piercings should be an acceptable part of the work environment, but we know that isn’t true everywhere. Unfortunately many employers still view piercings as “unprofessional,” and may expect you to remove or cover up your body jewelry while on the clock.

Is 14G or 16G bigger?

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.

How much bigger is 14G 16G?

Inches & Millimeters Gauge Conversion Chart:

Gauge	Inches	Millimeters
18G	.040″	1.0mm
16G	.050″	1.2mm
14G	.064″	1.6mm
12G	.082″	2.0mm

Are industrial piercings thick?

The industrial barbell is a special piercing because it is one of the few piercings that uses two piercing holes. Those lengths are also often used for vertical industrial barbells. The standard thickness is just 1.6 mm. That makes it possible to use your industrial barbell in other holes as in helix holes as well.

How long does it take for an industrial to heal?

about 2-3 months
Industrial piercings usually take about 2-3 months to heal on average, but this isn’t a guarantee. Keeping up with the piecing care is a MUST during the healing process. It’s also important to avoid changing jewelry during this healing period.

How do you hide an industrial piercing for sports?

If piercing covers are allowed, we recommend these two easy options:

1. Athletic tape.
2. Small adhesive bandages.