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Choosing the right barbell is important

How to Choose Body Piercings

To comfortably enjoy body piercings, it is important to first find the ideal barbell. Choose the "thickness," "length," and "type" that fit your piercing hole. Also, select the "material" that suits your body.

A barbell is a tubular item that fits into the piercing hole (equivalent to the post of a typical earring).

index

01. ThicknessChoose. (Check the gauge)
02. LengthSelect. (Thickness of the hole + 1mm)
03. MaterialChoose. (About metal allergies)
04. Type Choose. (4 types of barbells ￥)
05. PartsChoose.

01.

Select "Thickness"

Gauge size (piercing hole size)
Please check.

Gauge (G) is a unit that represents the thickness of a barbell; the smaller the number, the thicker it is.

Gauge	Diameter	Guideline
14G	Approx. 1.6mm	Common Body Piercing Thickness For those who had their piercing holes made at a hospital, etc., There is a tendency for 14G to be more common.
16G	Approx. 1.2mm	General Earring Hole(Earlobe Piercing)Also, Thickness available for use Slightly thinner as a body piercing
18G	Approx. 1.0mm	Thickness of General Fashion Piercings
20G	Approx. 0.8mm	Thickness of General Fashion Earrings

If you are unsure about the gauge size, 16G is recommended.
*16G is a popular thickness that is easy to use not only for body piercings but also for common earlobe piercings (fashion piercings).

02.

Select "Length"

The thickness of the earring hole plus 1mm is comfortable.

1). Piercing Hole Thickness +1mm

We recommend adding 1mm to the thickness of your piercing hole to make it easier to put on and take off parts and to clean the barbell.
*If there is a possibility of swelling, we recommend adding an additional 1mm.

01. What You Need

Prepare a fashion piercing and a ruler. Set the piercing back (catch) in the "reverse" direction, and you're ready.

02. Insert the Piercing

With the catch still attached, insert the piercing from the front.

03. Slide the Catch

Slide the catch up to the surface of the ear. At this time, press with your finger to prevent the tip of the post from coming out from the back of the ear.

04. Measurement

The distance from the catch to the tip of the post is the thickness of your ear.

2). When in Doubt, 7mm

This is the most popular length that works well for earlobes and body piercings in various locations.
*If the length does not fit, please use our Return & Exchange Service.

03.

Choose "Material"

Gentle on pierced ears
Hypoallergenic precious metals are recommended.

About Metal Allergies

The cause of allergic reactions to plated products is that corrosion allows the internal metal to penetrate the surface. The barbells sold by PICOLLET use only 18K gold (K18) and platinum (Pt850) materials, so there is no concern about allergic reactions caused by corrosion.

PICOLLET Barbell Refining Analysis Results

K18YG: Au(gold) 75.0%, Cu(copper) 12.5%, Ag(silver) 12.5%
Pt850: Pt(platinum) 85.0%, Pd(palladium) 15%

*Please note that it is still possible to have an allergic reaction to gold or platinum itself. If the product does not suit your body, please use our return service.
*We allow for a margin of error of less than 0.9% in our analysis results.

04.

Select "Type"

Characteristics of the Four Types of Barbells and
Please check the number of necessary parts.

	1). Labret Stud Recommended for continuous wear Plate catch that won’t snag. Popular for tragus and inner conch to keep the back neat. Required parts: 1 Material: K18YG / PT850 Gauge: 16G / 14G Length: 3mm–12mm
	2). Straight Parts set front and back Coordinate behind the ear. Popular for earlobes and helix where the back is visible. Required parts: 2 Material: K18YG / PT850 Gauge: 16G / 14G Length: 5mm–45mm
	3). Banana Two parts face forward Characterized by a gentle curve. Suitable for navel, snug, and rook piercings. Required parts: 2 Material: K18YG / PT850 Gauge: 16G / 14G Length: 8mm–14mm
	4). Segment Ring Ring type that can have parts set on the side. Recommended for helix. Required parts: 1 Material: K18YG / PT900 Gauge: 16G / 14G Inner diameter: 6.5mm–10.0mm

05.

Select parts

After selecting the perfect barbell,
please choose the parts to set on the barbell.

All parts sold by PICOLLET
can be used with all barbells sold by PICOLLET.
Labret Stud Barbell

You can change the parts while keeping the barbell worn in your ear.

PARTS

Choose by design

Does not get caught

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Choose by earring position

Tragus

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Choose by size

Small parts

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Choose by design

Popular among people in their 30s

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Choose by stone

Birthstone

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Finally

Enjoy coordinating by changing the combination of parts
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