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What jewelry is used for Ashley piercing?

Labret stud. What Type of Jewelry Is Used for an Ashley Piercing? Labret stud: A labret stud is a jewelry with a fixed, flat back and a threaded, removable accessory, like a ball, on the front. Labret studs are typically used for lip piercings but may also be seen on ear or nose piercings.

What size is an Ashley piercing?

Upload complete! 8mm is the normal size for a lip ring, if your Ashley piercing is thicker, you better buy a longer one about 10mm(it’s also in this link).

Do Ashley piercings hurt?

How Much Does The Ashley Piercing Hurt? In spite of its location on the sensitive lip, the Ashley piercing is relatively easy in terms of pain. Most report mid-level discomfort that goes away quickly.

Can you make out with an Ashley piercing?

Yes. kissing someone who has a lip piercing (or when you have a lip piercing) shouldn’t be much different than a normal kiss. Sure you’ll have to navigate the strange sensation of a piece of jewelry in your way, but all in all, this shouldn’t provide too much of an obstacle.

What size are lip piercings? There are two main barbell gauge sizes for lip piercings: 1,2mm(16G) and 1,6mm(14G) (barbell diameter). As for madonna/Monroe and labret piercings, 1,2mm(16G) is the standard and most common gauge size. It’s also the size that is generally used as the first piercing jewel during healing.

How many mm should a lip ring be for Ashley Piercing Jewelry?

The standard gauge for a lip piercing can be either 1.2mm or 1.6mm and the majority of our lip jewelry is offered in both gauge sizes. Hereof, what does lip piercing symbolize? A lip piercing and mouth piercing involves the artificial creation of a hole on the lips or its surrounding areas for the purpose of inserting an adornment (lip studs). The Dogon people of Mali pierce their lips to symbolize the world’s creation by their ancestor spirit.

What size lip stud do I need?

The two most common diameters for the lip piercing are 3/8″ and 7/16″. After the first three or four weeks, you will be able to downsize the jewelry to a smaller length that fits closer to the piercing. The swelling usually occurs in the first two weeks after having the piercing done.

How do I know what size my lip piercing is?

To find out the best internal diameter you should measure from the piercing hole to the edge of your lip/ear/nose. The length measurement refers to the length of the jewelry bar. Not the length of the whole product. The length of the barbell is measured as the distance between the two balls at either end.

What gauge is an Ashley piercing?

Ashley Piercing is a central lower lip piercing that goes through the lip rather than beneath it, and is commonly pierced with a 16 or 14 gauge titanium flatback barbell. Ashley piercings take between 2-4 months to fully heal but can generally be downsized around 6-8 weeks.

What is a lip piercing in the middle of your lip?

A vertical lip piercing, or vertical labret piercing, is done by inserting jewelry through the middle of your bottom lip. It’s popular among people with body modification, as it’s a more noticeable piercing.

Is it normal for a lip piercing to sink into your lip?

If your piercing jewelry is starting to sink into your skin/tissue, see your piercer right away for a longer bar. Some piercing does embed slightly, we refer to this as ‘nesting’. Lip and tongue piercings tend to do this as our oral tissue is very soft. … Oral tissue regenerates much quicker than other body tissue.

Can I put a 14g in a 16g piercing?

Yes, you can. The jewelry won’t be very snug, though, and might move around a lot. Having said that, the whole will probably close up a bit around the smaller gauge jewelry so you might not be able to wear 14g there anymore.

How do I know what size my lip piercing is?

When getting your lip pierced your piercer will pick the correct size based on your anatomy and the overall size of your lip. A captive bead ring will usually come in three sizes, 18 gauge, 16 gauge, and 14 gauge. The gauge refers to the overall thickness of the ring and a 16 gauge is smaller than a 14 gauge.

What happens if your lip ring is too small?

Leaving lip-piercing jewelry that’s too tight for a prolonged period of time can cause necrosis (tissue death), which can lead to infection.

Types of Lip Piercings

Labret

The labret piercing is a horizontal piercing centered under the bottom lip. It doesn’t actually pierce through the lip, but in the space underneath, with the back of the piercing resting flush against the inside of the lip. The most common jewelry for labret piercings is a flat back barbell or threadless labret post (pushpin post), usually in a 14 gauge or 16 gauge. Captive rings or circular barbells can be worn too, but be careful of contact with your teeth. A labret piercing price starts around $50, and can vary depending on jewelry selection and shop location. We offer hundreds of styles: gold, stainless steel, and silicone labret jewelry with different tops like gems and opals. We also have threadless jewelry (pushpin) options.

Monroe

The Monroe piercing is named after Marilyn Monroe because it is placed on the left side above the upper lip to resemble her iconic beauty mark. The Monroe piercing is usually pierced at a 16 gauge with a flat back barbell. You can also wear threadless or pushpin post jewelry. It costs about $50 to get a Monroe piercing, and it varies depending on which jewelry you select and also the shop you go to. We have Monroe rings and studs in stainless steel, gold, titanium, and silicone with plain tops, gemmed tops, and even CZ tops set in prongs for an extra elegant look.

Medusa (philtrum)

The Medusa piercing or philtrum piercing is a horizontal piercing centered above the upper lip. It pierces through the indented groove in the upper lip, which is called the philtrum. Medusa piercings are usually pierced at a 16 gauge using a flat back barbell or threadless (or pushpin) labret post. The cost starts at around $50 and varies depending on your choices of jewelry and shop location. Our labret jewelry is a perfect fit for Medusa piercings and we have hundreds of different styles. Our threadless jewelry options are also a great fit.

Vertical Labret

The vertical labret is a “vertical” version of the traditional labret piercing, which allows for both ends of the jewelry to show. The look is achieved by using a curved barbell so that one end of the piercing is under the bottom lip like the horizontal labret and the other end rests in the center on top of the bottom lip. 16 gauge is typical for vertical labret piercings. The cost of these piercings starts at around $50 and can vary depending on jewelry options and shop choices. Our curved barbells come in stainless steel, gold, and titanium, and you can make this piercing even more eye-catching with different colors and tops.

Snake Bites

Snake bites are two piercings, one on each far side of the lower lip. The placement is supposed to mimic where snake fangs would be, or what a snake bite would look like. Our captive rings or even our circular barbells are wearable for snake bites piercings. You can also check out our labret studs. Snake bites can be pierced in either 16 gauge or 14 gauge, so be sure to check your size. Because it’s two separate piercings, the cost starts at $100 and ranges based on which jewelry you choose and the shop you get pierced at.

Ashley

The Ashley piercing is one of the few lip piercings that truly pierces the lip, going through the center of the bottom lip and exiting out through the back of the lip. The official name is an inverted vertical labret, but presumably either the first piercer to give this piercing or the first person to receive this piercing was named Ashley. This piercing requires a flat back labret stud to help minimize contact with the teeth, most often in a 16 gauge. Pushpin labrets studs are another great choice. The price of an Ashley piercing is roughly $50, but it can range depending on the shop’s pricing and the jewelry selection.

Jestrum

The jestrum piercing is a vertical philtrum or medusa piercing, with the piercing exiting from the center of the top lip versus behind it, so that both sides of the barbell are visible. 16 gauge curved barbells are used in jestrum piercings to achieve the right look. The jestrum piercings start around $50 and the final cost depends on the shop you visit and the jewelry you choose. Our selection of curved barbells has multiple colors, materials, and top/ends for you to choose from.

Spider Bites

Spider bites piercings are two piercings on the same side of the far side of the lower lip, either left or right, sitting closely side by side like a spider bite would be. While they are most often pierced on the lower lip, occasionally some people choose to do them on the upper lip instead. As two separate piercings, the total price goes from $100 and up terms of cost. Depending on the look you want, you can either wear two captive rings or two labret studs in spider bites piercings. Or you can even try out some of our circular barbells.

Angel Bites

Angel bites piercings combine both the Monroe and the Madonna piercings as a combo set on the upper lip, one on each far side. Like dual beauty marks! We have labret studs and pushpin posts that work great for angel bites piercings. A 16 gauge is the most common size for these, but we also offer other sizes. The cost of angel bites piercings starts at around 100 because it is two piercings, and the total cost can vary depending on jewelry and shop selections.

Madonna

Named after the 1980s musical icon, the Madonna piercing goes through the upper right side of the lip, to match her famous beauty mark. The Madonna piercing is most often done with a 16 gauge labret stud or pushpin (threadless) post. Madonna piercings start around $50 and can vary depending on jewelry selection and shop location. We have over 200 styles of lip studs that work perfectly for Madonna piercings.

Cyber Bites

Cyber bites piercings combine two piercings, the Medusa, which is centered above the top lip, and the traditional labret piercing, which is centered under the bottom lip. There is only one end showing for each piercing, giving the look that the piercing actually spans between both lips. The top piercing for cyber bites needs to be a flat back labret stud or a pushpin post, which minimizes damage to the teeth. The bottom piercing can also be a labret stud or a captive ring, just be mindful of contact with your teeth. The cost of cyber bites piercings ranges from $100 ($50 for each one) and up, depending on the jewelry you select and the shop location.

Dolphin Bites

Dolphin bites piercings are double labret piercings, sitting side by side under the center of the bottom lip. The cost of dolphin bites piercings starts around $100 ($50 for each one), and varies depending on which jewelry you select and also the shop you go to. The usual style is to wear two labret studs, but two lip rings will also work for dolphin bites piercings. We have captive rings and flatback studs for dolphin bites piercings and we have hundreds of options to choose from.

Dahlia Bites

The Dahlia Bites piercing was inspired by a very dark story, but the look is really unique. Referencing Elizabeth Short from the infamous Black Dahlia Murder, the Dahlia bites are two piercings, one on each side of the corner of the mouth, extending the smile. (It is also sometimes called a Joker piercing!) Dahlia bites use two labret studs in 16 gauge or 14 gauge. The look is very eye-catching and striking with the classic stainless steel ends, but we offer a ton of different labret stud styles to customize your look.

Canine Bites

Canine bites piercings are four piercings total! Two on the outer edges of the upper lip and two on the outer edges of the bottom lip, lining up to where the canine teeth would show against the mouth. Flatback labret studs in either 14 gauge or 16 gauge are the best choice for canine bites piercings. We have a huge selection of labret studs as well as threadless and pushpin posts with hundreds of different styles of ends and tops. The cost for canine bites piercings can range a lot since the piercing cost is multiplied by 4 and will be affected by jewelry choice, but will likely start between $100 and $150.

Shark Bites

Shark bites piercings are four piercings total, all along the bottom lip, but with two clustered on the left and two clustered on the right. The 16 gauge size is recommended, but 14 gauge can work as well. A variety of jewelry types can be worn in shark bites piercings, depending on the look you want. Four labret studs are a common choice, and we have a wide variety of styles and decorative ends for labret studs that can still give the traditional jewelry choice a more updated look. Or you could mix and match how you like, and wear a labret stud in one piercing on each side, and either a captive ring or circular barbell in the other. Shark bites piercings can start at around $200 ($50 for each piercing), but the total cost can vary depending on jewelry selection and shop location.

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