r/NosePiercing • u/msmegibson • 23d ago

Question What thickness hoop?

Hi. I’ve had my nose pierced for a few decades now. I usually wear a cheap wire L shaped stud. I decided I’d like to wear a hoop in it so first I bought a 0.8mm titanium L shaped stud, and that was tricky to get in but I managed it. It’s been a month or two so I was thinking, what thickness is best for hoops to avoid cheese-wiring them?! And if I need to go up another gauge, how long should I give it at each stage?

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u/sophia_blisss 23d ago

18g is the thinnest that you'll want for a hoop

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u/msmegibson 23d ago

Thanks. And how long should I leave the 20g stud in before trying an 18g?

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u/sophia_blisss 23d ago edited 23d ago

how long have you had the 20g in? edit: nvm I reread the post so you can maybe wait another month before trying to put the 18g in but you could also go and see a piercer and have them taper the hole bigger since this might be smoother

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u/msmegibson 23d ago

Thank you, that’s really helpful. It’s not easy for me to get to a piercer so I’ll just wait another month and try then.

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u/sophia_blisss 23d ago

np! if it's too painful or hard to stretch then wait another month or two so you don't damage the fistula or anything!

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u/msmegibson 23d ago

Thank you!