by corazon_de_oro » Fri May 14, 2010 3:36 am
^^^ Actually eyebrows/navels should be done at 14G because thinner jewelry increases the risk for migration... I know this from experience because my eyebrow was done at 16G.
Anyway, skipping smaller sizes doesn't seem bad but really it's almost worse than skipping larger sizes. When you think about it, 20G is 0.8mm and 14G is 1.6mm, so you'd be making the hole twice as big as it was before. Some people who wear 20G jewelry can put in a 14G if their lobes have stretched over time by wearing heavy earrings, so you should look for the next size up that you can put in without pain or too much resistance. And make sure you're waiting long enough between all your stretches; even smaller sizes need some time to loosen up.
I'm Lindsay.
I have 1/2" lobes and 11 piercings: left helix x2, both conches, both nostrils, septum, navel, and VCH.
My lobes are small but I know a lot about stretching and how to do it safely, so message me if you have any questions!