Internally Threaded Jewellery at SkinKandy
Internally threaded jewellery at SkinKandy is piercing jewellery where the thread sits inside the top rather than on the post, giving a smooth, flush finish across ear, nose and body placements. It's available in Titanium and Surgical Steel, spanning flatbacks, ballbacks, curved barbells, horseshoes and dermal tops, at gauges from 14G to 18G depending on placement. This fitting style suits anyone who wants jewellery that's gentle on healing piercings, since the smooth threaded end reduces the risk of micro-tears as it's inserted. Whether you're piercing for the first time or upgrading healed jewellery, internally threaded pieces are a comfortable, secure choice.
What does internally threaded mean and which piercings use it?
Internally threaded jewellery has its thread on the inside of the top, which screws into the post rather than onto it, so the end sits completely flush once fitted. This design is used across flatback earrings, ballback jewellery, curved barbells, horseshoe rings and industrial bars, as well as dermal tops. It's especially useful for cartilage and industrial placements, where a smooth, gap-free end reduces the chance of catching on clothing or hair. If you're unsure whether a piece is internally or externally threaded, our piercing specialists can show you the difference in studio.
What gauges are available in internally threaded jewellery?
Internally threaded jewellery spans several gauges depending on placement: 18G for some nostril styles, 16G for most cartilage placements including helix, conch and rook, and 14G for industrial bars and dermal anchors. The internally threaded design doesn't change the sizing rules for each placement, so it's still important to match the gauge and length to your specific piercing. A piece that's the wrong gauge won't sit securely, regardless of how smooth the threading is. Our piercing specialists measure every placement individually before recommending a size.
Is internally threaded jewellery safe for fresh piercings?
Yes, internally threaded jewellery in Titanium is a safe and comfortable choice for fresh piercings, since the smooth flush end is gentler on new tissue than an externally threaded post. Surgical Steel is also used for fresh piercings in studio, though it contains trace nickel, so Titanium is the better option if you have a nickel sensitivity. The internally threaded design itself doesn't change the safety of either material, it simply changes how the top fits onto the post. Our piercing specialists can recommend the right material and threading combination for your piercing.
Internally threaded vs externally threaded, what's the difference?
Internally threaded jewellery has the thread inside the top, screwing into the post so the end sits flush and smooth, while externally threaded jewellery has the thread on the post itself, with the top screwing over it. The internally threaded style is generally the more comfortable option for fresh and healing piercings, since there's no exposed thread to catch on tissue as it heals. Externally threaded pieces are usually more affordable and still a safe, valid option, just with a slightly less smooth finish where the top meets the post. For a full breakdown of how each fitting works, our threaded jewellery guide explains the difference in more detail.
How do I care for internally threaded jewellery?
Clean internally threaded jewellery the same way you would any piercing jewellery, using the aftercare solution recommended by your piercing specialists. Because internal threading sits inside the top, there's less risk of debris building up around the join compared to externally threaded pieces, though you should still keep the area clean while healing. Do not remove your jewellery during the healing phase, even though internally threaded pieces are designed to be gentler to insert and take out. For full aftercare guidance across placements, our aftercare page covers cleaning and healing in detail.
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Ready to pierce or upgrade to internally threaded jewellery? Book your piercing experience with our piercing specialists via our piercing menu.
