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Standard Piercing Gauge Sizes Explained

Standard Piercing Gauge Sizes Explained

A quick-reference guide to standard gauge sizes by placement — nostril, septum, lip, tongue, nipple and belly — with the gauge-to-mm conversion.

Top-Mount vs Bottom-Mount Belly Bars: What’s the Difference?

Top-Mount vs Bottom-Mount Belly Bars: What’s the Difference?

Belly bars come in a huge variety of designs, but one difference that can significantly affect their appearance and fit is where the main decorative feature is positioned. Two common styles are top-mount and bottom-mount...

Are Plug Holes Actually Permanent? Understanding Skin Memory and Tissue Behaviour

Are Plug Holes Actually Permanent? Understanding Skin Memory and Tissue Behaviour

One of the most common questions in the stretching community is whether stretched ear holes are permanent. The answer is not as simple as yes or no. Skin is a remarkable organ with the ability...

The Different Types of Nipple Jewellery

The Different Types of Nipple Jewellery

Internally threaded and threadless nipple bars, jewelled and dangle ends, and the ball closure ring — with the 14g gauge and how to choose.

The Different Types of Nose Studs

The Different Types of Nose Studs

Internally threaded, threadless push-pin and fishtail nose studs explained — with backs, fronts, the 16g gauge and how to choose.

Why Flat-Back Jewellery Is More Comfortable for Ear Stacks

Why Flat-Back Jewellery Is More Comfortable for Ear Stacks

Creating an ear stack is about more than choosing jewellery that looks good together. When several piercings are positioned across the same ear, comfort, jewellery fit and how individual pieces interact with each other become...

The Different Types of Lip Rings

The Different Types of Lip Rings

Labret studs, vertical labrets, horseshoes and segment rings — the main types of lip jewellery explained, with gauges and lengths.

The Different Types of Eyebrow Jewellery

The Different Types of Eyebrow Jewellery

Curved barbells, circular barbells and ball closure rings — the main types of eyebrow jewellery explained, with the 16g gauge and how to choose.

Stud vs Ring for a Healed Cartilage Piercing

Stud vs Ring for a Healed Cartilage Piercing

Once a cartilage piercing has fully healed, one of the most enjoyable stages is choosing new jewellery. For many people, the main decision is whether to wear a stud or change to a ring. Both...

A Guide to Oral Piercing Jewellery

A Guide to Oral Piercing Jewellery

Oral piercings have remained one of the most popular forms of body modification for decades. Whether you have a tongue piercing, lip piercing, smiley piercing, or another type of oral piercing, choosing the correct jewellery...

Why Do Tunnels Fall Out? Common Causes and How to Prevent It

Why Do Tunnels Fall Out? Common Causes and How to Prevent It

If you've ever looked in the mirror only to realise one of your tunnels has disappeared, you're certainly not alone. Whether your tunnel has fallen out while sleeping, exercising or simply going about your day, it...

How Long Is It Safe to Wear Ear Weights?

How Long Is It Safe to Wear Ear Weights?

Ear weights are one of the most distinctive types of jewellery available for stretched ears. They add movement, create a striking appearance, and come in a huge range of styles, materials, and weights. However, unlike...

Titanium Piercing Jewellery: Benefits, Material Details and Why It’s Often Recommended

Titanium Piercing Jewellery: Benefits, Material Details and Why It’s Often Recommended

Titanium has become one of the most widely recommended materials in body jewellery, especially for new piercings and sensitive skin. While many guides simply label titanium as “safe” or “hypoallergenic”, that surface-level explanation does not...

Threadless Nose Jewellery: Is It Better?

Threadless Nose Jewellery: Is It Better?

Nose piercing jewellery has evolved significantly over the years. Traditional nose studs, nose screws, and L-shaped posts remain popular, but threadless jewellery has become increasingly common in professional piercing studios and among experienced jewellery wearers....

Ear Weights With Saddles vs Traditional Ear Weights

Ear Weights With Saddles vs Traditional Ear Weights

Ear weights come in a wide variety of shapes and designs, but one distinction that is becoming increasingly important is the difference between traditional ear weights and saddle-style ear weights. While both styles are designed...

How to Avoid Stripping Jewellery Threads

How to Avoid Stripping Jewellery Threads

Threaded body jewellery is designed to create a secure connection between different parts of the jewellery, but those threads can become damaged if handled incorrectly. Stripped threads are one of the most common jewellery problems, especially...

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Body Jewellery

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Body Jewellery

Body jewellery sits directly against the skin for long periods of time, which means regular cleaning is essential for both comfort and hygiene. Dirt, skin oils, dead skin cells, sweat, and product build-up can all...

Are Tunnels Better for Healed Stretches?

Are Tunnels Better for Healed Stretches?

Once stretched ears are fully healed, many people begin exploring different jewellery styles beyond standard plugs. One of the most popular options is tunnels. Their open-centre design creates a completely different look and feel compared...

Steel vs Titanium Tunnels: Weight and Pressure Compared

Steel vs Titanium Tunnels: Weight and Pressure Compared

When choosing tunnels for stretched ears, material is often discussed in terms of safety or appearance. However, one of the most noticeable differences between materials is how they feel when worn. Steel and titanium tunnels may...

Balanced vs Front-Weighted Ear Weights: Why Design Matters

Balanced vs Front-Weighted Ear Weights: Why Design Matters

Ear weights are designed to hang from stretched lobes, but not all designs behave in the same way. One of the most important and often overlooked differences is how the weight is distributed. Some...

A Material Guide to Body Jewellery With Custom Plugs

A Material Guide to Body Jewellery With Custom Plugs

Choosing body jewellery is not just about style or size. The material plays a major role in comfort, safety, and long-term wear. Whether you are buying jewellery for a new piercing or upgrading a healed...

Septum Clicker vs Horseshoe vs Seam Ring: What’s the Difference?

Septum Clicker vs Horseshoe vs Seam Ring: What’s the Difference?

Septum jewellery comes in a range of styles, but three of the most common options are septum clickers, horseshoes, and seam rings. While they may all serve the same basic purpose, their structure, mechanism, and everyday...

Jewellery That Relies on Friction vs Jewellery That Relies on Threads

Jewellery That Relies on Friction vs Jewellery That Relies on Threads

Body jewellery is held in place in different ways depending on its design. Some pieces rely on friction to stay secure, while others use threaded mechanisms to lock parts together. Although both systems are widely...

Ear Weights vs Hangers: Structural Differences Explained

Ear Weights vs Hangers: Structural Differences Explained

Ear weights and hangers are two popular types of jewellery worn in stretched ears. While they may look similar at first glance, their design, balance, and how they interact with the lobe are quite different....

Single Flare vs Double Flare Tunnels: Why Fit Feels Different

Single Flare vs Double Flare Tunnels: Why Fit Feels Different

When choosing tunnels for stretched ears, the flare style plays a major role in how the jewellery feels and fits. Two of the most common options are single-flare tunnels and double-flare tunnels. While they may look...

The Rise of Mini-Plugs: Why Smaller Gauges Are Making a Comeback in 2025–26

The Rise of Mini-Plugs: Why Smaller Gauges Are Making a Comeback in 2025–26

For years, larger gauge plugs dominated stretching culture. Many people aimed to reach sizes that created bold, statement looks. Recently, however, a new trend has begun to gain momentum across the body modification community. Mini-plugs,...

Piercing Pain Guide: Understanding Pain Levels and Care for Every Common Piercing

Piercing Pain Guide: Understanding Pain Levels and Care for Every Common Piercing

Pain is one of the biggest concerns people have when choosing a new piercing. While pain is always subjective, understanding how different piercings tend to feel and how much aftercare they require can help you...

Festive Ear Stacks: Combining Plugs, Tunnels & Cartilage Pieces for Seasonal Style

Festive Ear Stacks: Combining Plugs, Tunnels & Cartilage Pieces for Seasonal Style

The holiday season is nearly here - which means it’s time to turn up the sparkle and get creative with your jewellery. Whether you’re heading to an office Christmas party, a winter market date, or...

The Cartilage Piercing Guide: Types, Pain and Jewellery

The Cartilage Piercing Guide: Types, Pain and Jewellery

Cartilage piercings are among the most popular choices for anyone looking to build a curated ear or add character beyond standard lobe piercings. From subtle helix studs to bold industrial bars, cartilage piercings offer a...

What to Do If You Love Piercings but Hate Maintenance

What to Do If You Love Piercings but Hate Maintenance

Loving piercings does not automatically mean loving the upkeep that comes with them. For many people, the jewellery, the look, and the self-expression are exciting, but the cleaning routines, healing periods, and long-term care can...

Jojoba, Vitamin E, Emu Oil & More: Which Oils Are Best for Stretched Lobes?

Jojoba, Vitamin E, Emu Oil & More: Which Oils Are Best for Stretched Lobes?

Caring for stretched ears goes far beyond choosing the perfect plugs. Healthy, moisturised lobes are essential for safe stretching, reducing irritation, and keeping tissue strong. One of the best ways to achieve this is by...

Getting a Piercing: A Guide to the Studio

Getting a Piercing: A Guide to the Studio

Getting a new piercing is exciting, but the experience is about much more than choosing jewellery and sitting in the chair. Knowing how to prepare, how to behave in a piercing studio, and what mistakes...

The Best Plug Shapes for Thin Lobes: An Anatomy-Aware Guide

The Best Plug Shapes for Thin Lobes: An Anatomy-Aware Guide

Not all earlobes are built the same. While many stretching guides focus on size progression and materials, far fewer discuss how lobe anatomy affects comfort, safety and long-term results. One of the most important but...

A Plug Collector’s Glossary: Every Term You Need to Know

A Plug Collector’s Glossary: Every Term You Need to Know

Whether you are just beginning your stretching journey or you already have a plug collection that fills an entire drawer, understanding the terminology used in the world of stretched ears is incredibly helpful. The body...

Gifting Body Jewellery: How to Pick the Perfect Size (and Avoid Rookie Mistakes)

Gifting Body Jewellery: How to Pick the Perfect Size (and Avoid Rookie Mistakes)

Shopping for someone with stretched ears or piercings can feel tricky - especially if you’re not sure what size or material they wear. But don’t panic! Gifting body jewellery doesn’t have to be a guessing...

Design Your Own Plug: The Ultimate Custom Plugs Experience

Design Your Own Plug: The Ultimate Custom Plugs Experience

Have you ever dreamed of wearing a piece of jewellery that’s uniquely yours, with no one else in the world having exactly the same one? With Custom Plugs’ Make Your Own Plug collection, that dream...

Build Your Curated Ear by Ear Shape: Helix, High Lobe, Hidden Helix & Conch

Build Your Curated Ear by Ear Shape: Helix, High Lobe, Hidden Helix & Conch

A curated ear isn’t just about collecting piercings, it’s about designing a balanced, stylish look tailored to your anatomy. Everyone’s ears are shaped slightly differently, and choosing piercings that suit your ear shape helps you...

Threadless vs. Threaded Piercing Jewellery: Comfort, Safety & When to Switch

Threadless vs. Threaded Piercing Jewellery: Comfort, Safety & When to Switch

Choosing the right type of piercing jewellery goes beyond style - it directly affects comfort, healing, and long-term safety. Two of the most common systems are threadless jewellery and threaded jewellery (either internally or externally...

From Punk to Mainstream: The Evolution of Stretched Ears in Pop Culture

From Punk to Mainstream: The Evolution of Stretched Ears in Pop Culture

Stretched ears are one of the most recognisable forms of body modification today, but their story is far richer than just a fashion trend. From the rituals of ancient tribes to the underground music scenes...

How to Safely Hide Your Piercings with Retainers

How to Safely Hide Your Piercings with Retainers

Piercings are a fantastic way to express yourself, but there are times when showing them off just isn’t practical. From workplace dress codes and school policies to medical procedures or sports, you may need to...

Barbell Piercing Jewellery 101: Types, Uses & Tips

Barbell Piercing Jewellery 101: Types, Uses & Tips

Barbell piercings are one of the most popular and versatile styles of piercing jewellery. Whether you’re a beginner getting your first piercing or an experienced body modification enthusiast, understanding the different types of barbells will...

Trending Piercings in 2025: What’s Hot and How to Style It

Trending Piercings in 2025: What’s Hot and How to Style It

Whether you're just starting your piercing journey or you're a seasoned pro, 2025 brings fresh trends that balance nostalgia, individuality, and chic minimalism. Conch Piercings & Curated Ear Stacks Conch piercings remain a firm favourite...

A Guide to Ear Piercing Jewellery and Ear Jewellery Care

A Guide to Ear Piercing Jewellery and Ear Jewellery Care

Everything You Need to Know About Ear Piercing Jewellery At Custom Plugs, we specialise in high-quality body jewellery and ear plugs. Whether you're just beginning your piercing journey or looking to upgrade your collection, this...

The Different Types of Piercing Retainers: Acrylic, Glass, Silicone & More

The Different Types of Piercing Retainers: Acrylic, Glass, Silicone & More

Whether you're looking to keep a piercing discreet for work, school, surgery, or sport, piercing retainers are a must-have. These low-key alternatives to metal jewellery help keep your piercing open and irritation-free without drawing attention....

Piercing Compatibility with Medical Procedures: What You Need to Know

Piercing Compatibility with Medical Procedures: What You Need to Know

As body modification enthusiasts, many of us have invested time, money, and patience into our piercings and stretched ears. But what happens when you need medical attention? Whether it's a routine MRI, emergency surgery, or...

Two People Looking at Eachother on their wedding day with ear stretchers and gauges in their formal wear

Styling for Special Occasions: Formal Looks with Gauges

When it comes to expressing your personal style, ear gauges and piercings are a powerful form of self-expression. But when special occasions arise, you might wonder how to incorporate your unique jewellery into formal or...

Hypoallergenic Options for Body Jewellery. Silicone Ear Stretchers and Stainless Steel Body Jewellery on a white background.

Ear Gauge Materials for Sensitive Ears: Hypoallergenic Options

When you've spent time stretching your ears and finally reached your goal size, finding the right ear gauge material becomes critical—especially if you have sensitive skin or metal allergies. For those who have advanced experience...

A close up of a persons hand holding a thermometer outside

Seasonal Gauge Care: How Weather Affects Stretched Lobes

For those of us with stretched lobes, caring for your piercings isn't just about hygiene and aftercare—it’s also about adapting to the seasons. Weather changes can impact stretched ears in various ways, and understanding how...

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