Barbell Piercings
Barbells Shopping Guide
Barbells can be used for many different piercings, and there are also several types of barbells to choose from. Some barbells are only suitable for certain piercings.
In this shopping guide, you can find general information about different barbell types, sizes and materials.
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Barbell Piercing Sizes
Choosing the right size for your new barbell is important. We advise you to measure your current piercing to make sure you select the right sizes for your new piercing. The illustration shows how to measure the length of a barbell correctly. Always measure the wearable length without the threading. You can also find a size guide on every product page, showing the most common sizes for various piercings.
A calliper tool with a digital display is a great tool to accurately measure the thickness and length of your barbell. You can find more information about sizes in the shopping guides of our different piercing categories.
Alternative Sizes
There are standard sizes for many piercing types, but the sizes you need might differ from these. Barbell types like the straight barbell and the curved barbell are suitable for numerous piercings. Our size guides on each product page cover the standard sizes of the most popular piercings for the specific barbell type you are looking at.
Different Barbell Types
There are many different barbell types. Some are only used for specific piercings, and others can be used for several piercings. For example, the industrial barbell is designed specifically for the industrial piercing in the cartilage.
Aside from the industrial barbell, below are some of the main barbell types.
Straight barbells are suitable for numerous piercing types, and they are often available in quite a few different sizes. From the cartilage to the tongue or nipple, you can be creative with the straight barbell.
Tongue barbells are a specific type of straight barbells. Some barbells come with plating or coating, making them unsuitable for a tongue piercing. In this category, you will find all barbells suitable for a tongue piercing.
Curved barbells can be used for eyebrow piercings, various cartilage piercings, lip piercings, and much more. Belly Bars are also curved barbells, but they have their own category.
Industrial barbells are extra-long barbells for an industrial piercing. They come in various designs and different lengths. The most common lengths for industrial piercings start from 32 mm and up.
Barbell Piercing Materials
Barbell piercings come in various materials. Learn more about the differences below.
316L Surgical Steel
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316L Surgical Steel
Most piercing barbells are made of 316L surgical steel. It looks a lot like silver and shines like it too, but it can be found in vibrant colours as well. It can also contain small amounts of nickel.
Titanium
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Titanium
The best quality material you can buy. Titanium barbells are free of nickel and are extremely durable as well. Titanium is normally used as the initial piercing when first getting pierced.
Acrylic
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Acrylic
Acrylic barbells are often colourful and always affordable. Acrylic barbells are slightly flexible, durable, and easy to clean, they are an essential part of any barbell collection.
14 Kt. Gold
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14 Kt. Gold
A barbell made of 14 kt. gold can be a great option. Not only do barbells made of 14 kt. gold has a luxurious look, they are also nickel-free when you get Yellow or Rose Gold. This is a durable material but unfortunately not suitable for tongue piercings.
Barbell Piercing Aftercare
Whichever piercing you have, aftercare is always important. Our aftercare products can be used in combination with most barbell piercings. For a tongue piercing, it’s advised to only use a normal saline solution without tea tree.
We recommend getting a Piercing Care Package when you suffer from irritations on or around the piercing area. For daily aftercare, a simple Salt Spray will be sufficient in most situations.
