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60+ Piercing Types

Every Piercing Type Explained

Standard gauge, healing time, pain level, and starter jewelry for every body area. Or ask Helix AI for sizing, studio finder, and product links for your specific piercing.

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Select a body area to explore all piercing types, or scroll down for the full quick-reference chart.

16 piercing types

Standard LobeHelixForward HelixTragusAnti-TragusDaithRookConchSnugIndustrialOrbitalTransverse LobeHigh LobeFlatAuricleTriple Lobe

Most popular areaAsk Helix →

5 piercing types

NostrilSeptumBridgeHigh NostrilNasallang

Gauge: 18G–14GAsk Helix →

9 piercing types

LabretMonroe / MadonnaMedusa / PhiltrumVertical LabretSnake BitesAngel BitesDolphin BitesShark BitesJestrum

Gauge: 16G–14GAsk Helix →

5 piercing types

Standard TongueTongue WebVenom (Double)SmileyFrowney

Gauge: 14G standardAsk Helix →

6 piercing types

EyebrowAnti-EyebrowBridgeCheekThird EyeMantis

Surface piercingsAsk Helix →

6 piercing types

NavelNippleSternum / CleavageNapeHipCorset

Gauge: 14G standardAsk Helix →

Surface & Dermal

7 piercing types

Dermal AnchorSurface BarNeckWristCollarboneBack DimplesChest

Highest rejection riskAsk Helix →

Intimate — Female18+

8 piercing types

VCHHCHPrincess DianaTriangleOuter LabiaInner LabiaChristinaFourchette

18+ only • Anatomy-dependentAsk Helix →

Intimate — Male18+

8 piercing types

PA (Prince Albert)Reverse PAApadravyaAmpallangDydoeFrenumHafadaGuiche

18+ only • APP certified onlyAsk Helix →

Quick Reference — Most Common Piercings

Standard specs for the most popular piercing types. All sizes are starting recommendations — your piercer will confirm based on your anatomy.

Piercing	Gauge	Heal Time	Pain	Starter Jewelry
Standard Lobe	18G or 20G	6–8 weeks	2–3/10	Flat-back labret or stud
Helix	16G	6–12 months	4–5/10	Flat-back labret 8–10mm
Tragus	16G or 18G	6–12 months	4–5/10	Flat-back labret 6–8mm
Daith	16G	6–12 months	5/10	Curved barbell or clicker ring
Rook	16G	12–18 months	6/10	Curved barbell 8–10mm
Conch	16G or 14G	6–12 months	4–5/10	Flat-back labret 8–10mm
Industrial	14G	6–12 months	7/10	Industrial barbell 32–38mm
Nostril	18G or 20G	4–6 months	4/10	Nostril screw or L-shape
Septum	16G	6–8 months	5–6/10	Circular barbell 8–10mm
Labret	16G or 14G	3–6 months	4/10	Flat-back labret 8–10mm
Medusa / Philtrum	16G	3–6 months	4–5/10	Flat-back labret 8–10mm
Tongue	14G	4–6 weeks	4/10	Straight barbell 16–19mm
Navel	14G	9–12 months	4–5/10	Curved barbell 10mm
Nipple	14G	9–12 months	6–7/10	Straight barbell 14–16mm
Eyebrow	16G or 14G	6–9 months	4/10	Curved barbell 8–10mm

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