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Nose Ring Sizing Q and A: Why Doesn’t My Nose Ring Fit?

Posted by Body Candy on

A lot of us with nose piercings will jump around a bit, try a few different styles, and ultimately pick one or two go-to nose rings that fit well without very much difficulty... But what happens when you find a bunch of nose rings you like and most of them just plain don’t fit?

If you know your gauge size and the style you prefer but still find your nose jewelry sticking up or sticking out, it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty. Every nose is different (and every piercing will be a little bit different too), so here’s a few common nose jewelry pitfalls. Trust us, most of them can be fixed!

Q: Instead of laying flat against my nose, why does my nose ring stick up leaving a gap?

A: If the actual gem or decorative portion that’s visible sticks up, you need to look at the "rise" of your jewelry. Rise is the length of the portion between the base of your nose ring’s gem and the curve. 

Many common nose screws or L-shapes have a rise of 6 or 7 millimeters. For those with slightly thinner nostrils, a 5mm rise might be needed for a proper fit, so  look for an item with that smaller measurement.

 

Q: Why does the corkscrew part of my nose screw stick out at the bottom of my nostril?

A: If this happens, it could mean you either have a slightly smaller nose than average, or that your piercing lays slightly farther down your nostril. Neither of these are a bad thing, but they can make wearing screw style jewelry a little more difficult. If switching to a nose bone style item is comfortable, that can be a quick and easy fix. For those who would prefer to stick to screws, trying an item with a less pronounced curve or one that doesn’t make a full revolution may solve the issue.

Q: I want to wear a nose hoop but my piercing is a little higher on my nostril. How can I get a hoop that will fit without looking over-sized?

A: If regular hoops don’t seem to be quite big enough, but larger universal circulars stick out too much, a good fix is getting a custom bend. In this case, you can purchase a type of extra long and straight nose ring called a fishtail, and take it to your piercer to get a hoop custom bent for your unique nose.

Other nose ring questions? Ask us in the comments!

  • J

    Hi Ellen. Those 20 gauge nose rings are smaller than the 18 gauge you were pierced at. If you’ve been wearing them for awhile, your piercing will shrink to fit that size, therefore the 18 gauge will be more difficult to get back in. Our best advice would be to try asking a professional piercer to assist you with it (visit https://www.safepiercing.org/ and click “Find a Member” to find one in your area).

    Jodie (BodyCandy Team) on
  • E

    I was pierced with an 18 gauge needle & wore an 18 gauge stud. I bought a bunch of 20 gauge nose rings & have worn them without a problem. I bought some 18 gauge nose studs but they won’t go into my piercing. These are all nose bones. How do I get them into my nose? I’ve tried lots of Vaseline without success. One nose bone cost me close to $300.00 & it won’t go in at all. HELP

    Ellen Dianella on
  • A

    Hey Natasha,

    It sounds like you may want to get a larger gem/stud size for your nose piercing. You may have gotten a gauge size that was smaller than what you were pierced at too with your l-shaped ring. Be sure to stop in and check with a professional piercer and have them measure your piercing for your proper jewelry size and you’ll be good to go in the future!

    Ann (BodyCandy Team) on
  • N

    I just got a nose piercing and everything looks great I got an L shaped piercing & the stud it’s self seeps into my hole. What does that mean?

    Natasha Castro on
  • A

    Hey Candice!

    If you mean the bottom of the nose ring as in the flat or bulbous part at the end of nose hoops, then it should be resting against the inside of your nose piercing within your nose to give the illusion of a seamless hoop. Let me know if this didn’t answer your question!

    Ann (BodyCandy Team) on

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