Can you put a regular earring in tragus?

It’s absolutely safe, however a regular ear piercing is typically 18 gauge in size where a Tragus is typically 16 gauge. When putting a smaller size piece of jewelry in your tragus piercing, the hold will slowly shrink to the size of the new ring.

Is a hoop or stud better for tragus piercing?

Getting a stud instead of a hoop will help you avoid these issues. Not only do they make for easier healing, but some piercers also prefer them for aesthetic purposes. “I prefer smaller studs on tragus piercings because it’s a nice place to have a subtle sparkle,” Castillo says.

What length should a tragus earring be?

JEWELRY TYPE

Standard Post Length
Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Conch, Lobe)	1/4″ (6-6.5mm)
Lips (Monroe, Medusa, Madonna)	5/16″ (8mm)
Nose (Bone, Screw, L-Shape)	1/4″ (6-6.5mm)

What is tragus earring called?

Labret Studs The end can have a bead, spike, charm or many other shapes and designs. The flat disc rests behind the tragus in a tragus piercing. It is flat so that it won’t rub on the skin. Labret studs are for smaller gauge sizes but plugs can be used.

How quickly does a tragus piercing close?

As with the conch piercing, the tragus piercing hole itself doesn’t close once fully healed. Instead, the skin simply closes over the hole. Within the first 6 months this piercing can close in a matter of hours. After a year, it can take days or even weeks to close.

What is a tragus piercing good for?

What is a tragus piercing? Tragus and daith piercings are novel treatments for migraine headaches and pain. The daith is a fold of cartilage above the ear canal.

What are a ring earrings for tragus piercing?

A ring is just what it sounds like—a circular earring without a captive bead. They come in many styles and textures but aren’t typically used for the original piercing. Once your tragus has healed, you can find many ring earrings that will look great on your tragus. They come in all types of metals and colors.

What is the best barbell for tragus piercings?

Internal threading barbell by Fresh Trends Jewelry. See it here. Barbells are another good option for tragus piercings because they can fit nicely around the outcropping of cartilage. Most barbells used for tragus piercings are internally threaded as they’re much easier to put in and take out.

When can I Change my tragus piercing?

Your piercer can change the earring for you as soon as three months. You shouldn’t change the earring yourself until it’s totally healed. A tragus piercing is a great choice to express yourself.

What are the most painful ear piercings?

The tragus is one of the more painful types of ear piercings because it deals with thicker cartilage. Feel your tragus and you’ll notice that it’s thick and hard – then imagine a needle having to go through that. While it might not be as painful as it seems, tragus piercings do require pressure and takes time to complete.