Hollywood Body Jewelry

Piercing and Jewelry Guide

Ear Lobe	Commonly placed in line with the curve of the ear. Initial piercing - piercing stud, captive, circular barbell. Gauges: 18, 16, and 14 gauge, Length 5/16”, 7/16”, 1/2”, sometimes 5/8” Healing time: 9-12 months Care: Clean at least twice a day with piercing cleaning solution.

Tragus	Before ear canal opening, in the fold where the ear meets your face. Initial piercing - captive ring, circular barbell. Gauges: 18, 16 gauge, Length 5/16” to 5/8” - though that would be extremely large! Healing time: 6-12 months Care: Clean a few times a day with cleaning solution or sea salt mixture, trying to keep solution on outside of ear.

Nostril	Very common, best located in the crease of the nose. Gauges: 20, 18 gauge, Length 5/16”-1/2” Healing time: 6-8 weeks Care: Clean often - up to 5 times daily - with Bactine or sea salt solution( 1tsp. sea salt with 8oz. warm water).

Septum	Inner nose, placement through the thin membrane behind the cartilage - a ring should hang freely. Initial piercing - captive ring, circular barbell, septum retainer. Gauges: 16, 14, 12 gauge(14 most common), Length 3/8”-5/8” Healing time: 4-6 weeks Care: Clean often - up to 5 times daily - with Bactine or sea salt solution(1tsp. sea salt with 8oz. warm water).

Eyebrow	Can be pierced anywhere along its length, though the outer corner above eyebrow is most popular. It should not contain a lot of skin past the actual brow hair. Initial piercing - captive ring, curved barbell, barbell. Gauges: 18, 16 gauge (16g is recommended), Length 3/8’-7/16” Healing time: 6-8 weeks Care: Clean same as nostril. Be sure not to turn or twist the jewelry.

Tongue	Located approximately one inch from tip along the center line to avoid large veins. Initial piercing - barbell most recommended 14 gauge length 3/4” Gauges: 16, 14, 12 gauge, Length 3/4’, 5/8’, 9/16”, 1/2” Healing time: 4-6 weeks Care: No alcohol or oral contact for at least 2 weeks. Smoking is not recommended. Cleanse with salt water and/or Listerine diluted with 50% water after all meals. Brush tongue frequently also.

Lip	Located approximately one inch from tip along the center line to avoid large veins. Initial piercing - captive ring, barbell, usually curved. Gauges: 18,16 gauge, Length 3/8”-1/2” Healing time: 6-8 weeks Care: Same as tongue; apply Bactine or Gly-oxide to the outside to speed healing process.

Navel	Only innies, no outies can be done, about 3/8” above the navel’s edge. This piercing, if not done correctly, will be rejected from your body. Initial piercing - captive ring, circular barbell. Gauges: 16 to 12 gauge (most common 14 gauge), Length 3/8”-1/2” Healing time: 9-12 months Clean with antibacterial soap and sea salt solution - avoid touching the while healing.

Cheek/Labret	Can be located anywhere opposite the mouth cavity - mostly personal taste. Initial piercing - labret stud Gauges: 16, 14g (14 gauge most common), Length 3/8”-1/2” Healing time: 6-8 weeks. Care: same as lip care.

Nipples	Initial piercing - captive ring, curved barbells, mini barbells Gauges: 16g, 14g, 12 gauge, Length 5/8”, 3/4” for nipples Healing time: 6-8 weeks Care: same as navel.