Ashley piercing
An Ashley is a single channel through the centre of the lower lip — the top shows in front, the other end exits inside the mouth.
Which shape fits for Ashley
Each name opens exactly those.
Titanium or steel for Ashley
The material decides how the piercing heals.
Other lip piercings
Jewellery
A 1.2 mm labret, 8–10 mm, flat disc inside.
The real risk is your teeth
The disc rubs the inside of the lip and the teeth.
Hygiene
Half the channel is inside the mouth — rinse after every meal.
Size and material
| Material | Titanium — 12 models. Contains no nickel, so it causes no reaction even in a fresh piercing. Lighter than steel — less load on the tissue. The material of first choice. 316L steel — 8 models. Cheaper, corrosion-resistant, suitable for a healed piercing. For the first jewellery titanium is the better choice. |
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| Thickness | 1.2 mm — 16 models, 1 mm — 1 model. The thickness must match the one the piercing was made with. |
| Bar length | 6 mm — 15 models, 8 mm — 9 models, 10 mm — 4 models, 12 mm — 3 models. A longer bar is needed while the swelling lasts, a shorter one — for a healed piercing. |
| Thread | Internal — 17 models, External — 3 models. An internal thread is hidden inside the bar — it does not scratch the channel when changing. |
| Insert | Cubic zirconia — 10 models, None — 4 models, Glass crystals — 1 model. |
FAQ
Which size should I choose?
The typical size for this zone is 1.2 mm thick, 8–10 mm long. Jewellery smaller than needed presses on the channel, bigger — catches on clothes and hair. The exact size of each model is given on its page.
How long does an Ashley piercing take to heal?
2–3 months. The piercing comes out inside the mouth, so rinsing after every meal in the first weeks is unavoidable.
Why is titanium better than steel?
Titanium is about half the weight and contains no nickel. 316L steel is also fit for wearing, but there is nickel in it, and people sensitive to nickel feel it. For a fresh piercing titanium is the safer choice.
Can titanium be worn all the time?
Yes. Titanium does not oxidise in contact with lymph and does not change colour, so it is not taken off at night or in the shower. The jewellery is worth removing only for cleaning — and only from a healed piercing: a fresh channel is not left empty.
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