Ear piercings & sizes

At Loocq , we believe every ear is unique – but a little guidance is always helpful when creating your ear stack. Whether you're just getting your first piercing or already have a whole collection, it's helpful to know the different types of ear piercings and the most common sizes .

In this guide, we list the most popular ear piercings and explain why we usually work with 6mm bars – one of the most commonly worn sizes – but also offer a number of 8mm models.

Types of ear piercings & recommended sizes

1. Helix

• Location: The outer edge of the ear (top edge)
• Type of jewelry: Barbell, labret stud, ring
• Common size:
  Thickness (gauge): 1.2 mm
  Length: 6 mm or 8 mm

✔️ At Loocq we mainly work with 6mm labret rods – perfect for healed helix piercings or a sleek, elegant look

2. Lobe (earlobe)

• Location: Lower soft part of the ear
• Jewelry type: Studs, hoops, labret
• Common size:
  Thickness: 0.8 – 1.0 mm
  Length: 6mm is standard for second or third holes

✔️ Our minimal studs and labrets with 6mm rods are ideal for second or third ear piercings. If your piercing has not yet fully healed, choose a large size (8mm) to allow for some extra room for swelling.

3. Tragus

• Location: The small piece of cartilage that sits partly in front of the ear canal
• Jewelry type: Small stud or labret
• Common size:
  Thickness: 1.2 mm
  Length: 6 mm

✔️ For tragus piercings, a short barbell like 6mm is the perfect choice – beautifully subtle and comfortable.

4. Forward helix

• Location: The front of the ear, just above the tragus
• Jewelry type: Small stud
• Common size:
  Thickness: 1.2 mm
  Length: 6mm or smaller

5. Conch

• Location: The middle part of the ear
• Jewelry type: Ring or labret
• Common size:
  Thickness: 1.2 mm
  Length: 6mm for studs, larger diameter for hoops (10–12mm)

6. Daith

• Location: Inner fold of the ear
• Jewelry type: Ring (often clicker)
• Common size:
  Thickness: 1.2 mm
  Diameter: 6–8 mm

Why 6mm is a safe and stylish choice

At Loocq we often choose jewelry with a thickness of 1.2 mm and a length of 6 mm , because this:

• Fits comfortably with most piercings
• Perfect for healed piercings (less slack)
• Looks elegant (not too far from the ear)
• Combines well in a stacked ear look

Note: Do you have a fresh piercing? Then a little more length is often necessary to accommodate swelling. For fresh piercings, we always recommend visiting a professional piercer.

Questions about your size?

Not sure if a particular piece of jewelry is suitable for your piercing? Feel free to send us a message via Instagram or hello@loocqofficial.com – we're happy to help!