Are plugs and gauges the same thing?

Saying this will confuse the employees because a gauge is actually the size of a person’s ears. The actual jewelry they are looking for is called plugs. Not a lot of people are familiar with this very big difference between the two words, and they use of the word “gauges” whenever they want to buy plugs.

What are plugs gauges?

Plugs and gauges are two terms that are commonly used in the world of ear stretching and stretched piercings. They are often used interchangeably to refer to the jewelry worn with stretched piercings – but they are not one and the same. And plugs are the jewelry themselves! …

What size is 12mm gauges?

Ear Stretching Sizes Converted From Gauge to mm and Inch

Millimeters (mm)	Inches (“)
10mm	3/8″
11mm	7/16″
12mm	1/2″
13mm	17/32″

Are 0 or 00 gauges bigger?

Gauge sizes go up (or down, depending on how you look at it) in even numbers from there, so the next largest size from an 18g is 16g, then 14g, then 12g, and so on. When you get to 0g, the next size is 00g (pronounced “double zero gauge”). 00g is equal to about 3/8 of an inch.

Can I leave my plugs out overnight?

I can leave mine out all night, but even after being at this size for two months, putting them back in is a little tight. I’ve yet to try out wood or stone, but I know sleeping in my glass plugs and my steel eyelets is comfortable, the glass plugs a little more so.

Do gauges hurt?

Ear stretching tends to tingle or sting but it shouldn’t hurt a lot. If your earlobe feels tight or you’re in pain after inserting the taper or plug, then the size is too big and you should opt for something smaller.

What gauge size should I start with?

For the majority of people, either 16 gauge or 14 gauge is a good starting point if you have only worn regular earrings. 16 gauge is a good starting point if you never wear earrings or if you have recently had them pierced and they are just healed up.