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Picking Out Labret Studs

It is important to choose the right size and material for your piercing jewellery as your body may react differently to different materials. Getting the right size of labret stud is important for the health of your piercing.

Size: Labrets are measured by the length and gauge. The first number is the gauge (displayed in mm) and the second is the length e.g. 1.2 x 8mm. To measure the length of a labret, measure from one end of the bar to the other, without the add on balls.
Material: Choosing a high quality material such as titanium will provide you with a hypoallergenic material that is perfect for everyday use. Surgical steel is also a good choice for healed piercings as it is durable.

Most labrets are internally threaded. An internally threaded labret means the screw is at the end of the add on ball and the hole is at the end of the bar.

Inserting/Removing Labret Studs

Before handling your piercing, always make sure to wash your hands with antibacterial soap.

Changing a labret is a simple process that can be done at home but if you would like help, especially the first time, then it is best to visit a piercer.

It is important to be patient and not attempt to change your piercing jewellery before the wound is fully healed as this can cause complications. However, once it has healed you can start exploring your options.

To remove your labret, simply unscrew the ball on the end of the bar. You will then be able to remove the bar from your piercing and replace it with a new one. Gently move the labret stud through your piercing until you reach the end of the bar. If you find it hard to remove the ball then jewellery pliers can help.

When inserting your new labret stud make sure to push the bar gently through the piercing hole and keep going until it is in a suitable position. Always make sure to screw the ball tightly on the end.

Where can you use labret studs?

Labret studs are an incredibly versatile type of piercing jewellery that can be used in many different types of piercing. You can wear a labret stud in:

Anti Tragus
Auricle
Conch
Helix
Pinna
Scapha
Spiral
Tragus
Angel Bites
Ashley
Canine
Cyber
Dahlia
Dolphin
Labret
Madonna
Medusa
Monroe
Shark Bites
Snake Bites
Spider Bites
Viper Bites
Nostril

Other Guides & Ranges

Please Note: Blue Banana piercing information is based on knowledge from our experiences as one of the UK's top piercing studios. All details provided should be read alongside professional advice. Please see our full Piercing Articles Disclaimer, here.