A curved barbell can be used for flat body and nipple piercings, but they are not as popular on such locations as straight barbells, labral studs or dermal studs. The location of bent barbell piercings determines the gauge or thickness of the barbell post (larger gauge numbers indicate thinner barbell posts).
Can you put a curved barbell in a lobe piercing?
Curved barbells come in a range of materials and are ideal for smaller piercings such as eyebrow piercings and ear piercings. Discover the huge range of jewellery you can use in your ear lobe with our ear lobe piercing jewellery.
What is the shortest curved barbell length?
4mm (0.16") Length / Barbells Jewellery Type.
What are curved barbells called?
A circular barbell is a popular body jewelry choice used for many different types of piercing. Also called a horseshoe barbell due to its shape, a circular barbell has a U-shaped post with a bead at each end of the post.
How do you measure a curved piercing bar?
Curved barbells are measured as the straight distance between the ends (not the length of the curve between the posts).
Are there different types of barbells?
- Straight barbells. Straight barbells are the bars that are most commonly used.
- EZ Curl Bars. EZ curl bars are angled weight bars which are usually around 4ft long.
- Safety Squat Bars.
- Trap Bars.
- Tricep Bars.
- Thick Grip Bars.
- Axle Bars.
- Swiss Bars.
Can I put a straight barbell in a curved piercing?
Most smiley piercings are performed with a ring or curved barbell and as such, it may not be wise to try and put in a straight bar. Piercings can easily heal in a curve, owing to the curved jewellery, making it rather difficult to put in an straight bar after the event. If in doubt always consult a piercer.