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Tragus Size Guide

Finding your perfect tragus piercing size depends on a couple of factors:

• Your individual anatomy - everyone's ears are different so the diameter you need will be based on your skin thickness and ear shape. Unfortunately body jewellery isn't universal, so what works for one person may not necessarily work for you. 
• Your piercing placement - a tragus is pierced where the surrounding cartilage is fairly thick so you may require a longer bar length.

Recommended Jewellery Sizes - Gauge: 16g (1.2mm)- Bar Length: 6mm - 8mm- Inner Diameter: 5mm - 8mm Cartilage Hoops Tragus hoops normally range from 5mm to 8mm, depending on your anatomy and whether you prefer your hoop to be snug or loose fitting. In our experience, 6mm tends to be a good starting point. Most of our Cartilage Hoops are available in 16 gauge and 18 gauge with a range of inner diameters from 5mm to 8mm. Cartilage Studs As there is limited space at the back of a tragus piercing, a flat-back Cartilage Stud is perfect for this placement because it sits flush against the skin and takes up much less room than a ball-back. The most popular lengths are 6mm for thinner skin and 8mm for thicker skin. It's usually a process of trial and error to find your perfect fit, however we always recommend visiting your local piercing studio who carried out your piercing as they will be able to measure your ear and offer some professional advice.

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VENUS Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£28.00 DUO Stacked Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£25.00 Cartilage Hoop (16g) Sale priceFrom £15.00 PERFECT FOR ROOKSOLEIA Droplet Cartilage Hoop (6mm) Sale price£35.00 ARI Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£25.00 Solitaire Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£18.00 ANGEL Eternity Cartilage Hoop (16g) Sale priceFrom £18.00 HAVANA Starburst Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£28.00 Teardrop Threadless Cartilage Stud - Mystic Sale price£22.00 Curved Labret Insertion Tool (Threadless) Sale price£5.50 FLORA Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£28.00 BELLA Mystic Marquise Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£22.00 Solitaire Threadless Cartilage Stud - Mystic Sale price£18.00 ANGEL Eternity Cartilage Hoop (18g) Sale priceFrom £18.00 BELLA Marquise Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£20.00 CHLUXE • GIA Cartilage Stud - 14K Yellow Gold Sale price£140.00 ANGEL Mystic Opal Cartilage Hoop Sale priceFrom £20.00 CALI Boho Rook Hoop Sale price£35.00 Cartilage Hoop (18g) Sale priceFrom £15.00 CHLUXE Moonstone Droplet Huggie Hoop - 14K Yellow Gold Sale price£140.00 Tiny Solitaire Crystal Charm Sale price£15.00 THREADLESSThreadless Titanium Cartilage Bar Sale price£8.00 Tiny Baguette Rook Hoop Sale price£35.00 VENUS North Star Rook Hoop Sale price£35.00 Mini Star Rook Hoop Sale price£35.00 GAIA Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£30.00 PERFECT FOR ROOKLANI Droplet Cartilage Hoop (6mm) Sale price£35.00 Mini Moon Rook Hoop Sale price£30.00 Sold outTeardrop Crystal Charm - Rose Quartz Sale price£15.00 ANGEL Eternity Cartilage Hoop (20g) Sale priceFrom £18.00 Save 29%SELENE Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£20.00 Regular price£28.00 Teardrop Crystal Charm - Aquamarine Sale price£15.00 Cartilage Hoop (20g) Sale priceFrom £15.00 9K GOLDSave 18%LANI THREADLESS CARTILAGE STUD - 9K GOLD Sale price£45.00 Regular price£55.00 VENUS North Star Charm Sale price£20.00 9K GOLDSave 20%CALI Threadless Cartilage Stud - 9K Gold Sale price£40.00 Regular price£50.00 9K GOLDSave 17%AMORE Threadless Cartilage Stud - 9K Gold Sale price£50.00 Regular price£60.00 LUMI Tiny Bezel Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£18.00 LIANA Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£30.00 Trinity Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£20.00 Moon Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£18.00 Labret Insertion Tool (Threadless) Sale price£5.50 Solitaire Crystal Huggie Hoop Sale priceFrom £25.00 Star Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£18.00 Lightning Bolt Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£18.00 LUNA Opal Threadless Cartilage Stud Sale price£22.00 9K GOLDSave 17%LANI Droplet Threadless Cartilage Stud - 9K Gold Sale price£50.00 Regular price£60.00 ESTELLA Constellation Huggie Hoop Sale priceFrom £25.00 CHLUXE • PRISM OF PROTECTION Droplet Cartilage Stud - 14K Yellow Gold Sale price£180.00 8MM AVAILABLECHLUXE • GUIDING LIGHT Constellation Cartilage Stud - 14K Yellow Gold Sale price£160.00 Previous Next View all

Tragus FAQ's

How painful is a tragus piercing?

A tragus piercing is typically rated 6/10 on the pain scale.

How long does a tragus piercing take to heal?

A tragus piercing takes on average 9-12 months to fully heal.

What jewellery is best for a tragus piercing?

A tragus piercing should be pierced by a needle and fitted with a flat-back labret stud made of ASTM F136 Titanium. Once the piercing is fully healed, you can swap to a cartilage hoop.

Can I wear AirPods with a tragus piercing?

During initial healing phase of a tragus piercing, it is not advised to use in-ear headphones as this may irritate your piercing and delay the healing process. Over-the-ear headphones are an option until your piercing is fully healed, then you can use in-ear headphones such as AirPods.