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Flatback Studs & Barbells Size Guide
Flatback Studs & Barbells
Flatback Studs & Barbells are made up of a post (bar) and an attachment (decoration). Labrets are commonly used in the ear, lip and nose piercings. It is important to get both the bar length and gauge right.
Thickness (Gauge) of our Flatback Studs & Barbells
NEEDLE PIERCING If your ears were pierced by a professional using the needle method, it is likely you were pierced with 1.2mm jewellery.
PIERCING GUN If your ears were pierced using a piercing gun, it is likely you were pierced with either 0.9mm or 1mm jewellery.
| Thickness (mm) | Common Uses |
| 1.0mm | Nose / Nostril / Lobe |
| 1.2mm | Lobe / Helix / Forward Helix / Tragus / Flat / Conch / Rook / Daith |
Size (post/bar length) of our Flatback Studs & Barbells
Measured from the flat back or base to the start of the thread/top.
| Placement | Common Size | Tips |
| Lobe | 6mm-8mm | Internal Thread / Push-Fit & External Flatback Studs & Barbells |
| Helix | 6mm-8mm | Internal Thread / Push-Fit & External Flatback Studs & Barbells |
| Forward Helix |
6mm-8mm |
A smaller Flatback Stud or Barbell is recommended |
| Tragus |
6mm-8mm |
A smaller Flatback Stud or Barbell is recommended |
| Flat | 6mm-8mm | A larger Flatback Stud or Barbell is recommended |
| Conch | 8mm | Internal Thread / Push-Fit & External Flatback Studs & Barbells |
| Nostril | 6mm | Internal Thread / Push-Fit & External Flatback Studs & Barbells |
| Lip | 6mm-8mm | Internal Thread / Push-Fit & External Flatback Studs |
| Rook | 6mm-8mm | Curved Barbell |
Please note, this guide applies to fully healed piercings only. Everyone’s anatomy is different so please make your own judgement to decide the best fit for you. This is only a guide.
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