Some of you are probably saying, “what’s a lippy loop?” Their name may sound a bit funny, but lippy loops are actually pretty awesome little pieces of jewelry. They’re lip rings with an opening, much like a horseshoe ring, but their unique style and shape makes them extremely lower lip friendly.
Instead of having a horseshoe or “C” shape, the lippy loop has a graduated curve a little more like a lower case “U,” with one side being flat like a standard labret stud. They come in a few different styles, with acrylic or titanium balls, gem balls, or spikes at either end. The majority of these items are found in two loop sizes, 3/8″ (10 millimeters), or 7/16″ (11millimeters), and most of them will be a standard 14 or 16 gauge.
If you think of the curve as being three sides like a U (left, right, and “bottom”), you can picture the item in a labret piercing. The “bottom” or back rests unseen inside the mouth, while the flatter side goes through the actual piercing, and the final side curves over the top of the lip, so both balls or decorations are showing.
For some, lippy loops will be preferable to a regular horseshoe or BCR because their unique shape allows for a more comfortable fit. This makes them a great alternative to standard circular jewelry, both for classic labret piercings, and sets of lower lip piercings or “bites.” They’re also a great way to cultivate a signature look because of the many available ball combinations.
After all, the lips do say a lot about your personal style. Why not give them a little extra help?
