Segment Rings

Segment Rings at SkinKandy

Segment rings at SkinKandy are hinged hoops that click open for easy insertion, worn across cartilage, nose and lobe placements including daith, conch, rook and septum. Sizing varies widely by placement, from 6mm for healed tragus to 10mm or 12mm for conch, and they're available in Surgical Steel, Titanium and 14K Gold. They're generally a healed-piercing style rather than a starter piece for most placements.

Which piercings can I wear a segment ring in?

Segment rings suit a wide range of placements, including daith (8mm or 10mm), conch (10mm or 12mm), rook (6mm or 8mm), anti-tragus (6mm or 8mm) and septum (8mm or 10mm). They're also worn in nostril piercings, with a 18G, and in healed tragus piercings at around 6mm. Each placement calls for a different diameter, so it's worth checking the exact size against your specific piercing rather than assuming one size fits all.

What size segment ring do I need?

Segment ring sizing depends entirely on placement. Daith and septum rings typically sit at 8mm or 10mm, conch rings run larger at 10mm or 12mm, and rook, anti-tragus and healed tragus pieces are smaller at 6mm or 8mm. A ring that's too small can be difficult to fit around the cartilage, while one that's too large may sit loosely or catch on clothing. Your piercing specialist can confirm the exact diameter for your placement before you buy.

Can I wear a segment ring in a fresh piercing?

This depends on the placement. Segment rings can be worn as starter jewellery for daith and septum piercings, but for most cartilage placements like rook, conch and tragus, a flatback or curved barbell is the recommended fresh piercing option, with segment rings introduced once healed. Do not remove your jewellery during the healing phase for any reason, as this can cause the piercing to close.

How does a segment ring compare to a horseshoe?

A segment ring is a hinged hoop that clicks open at a small seamless point, giving a continuous circle look once closed. A horseshoe is an open-ended circular barbell with a ball or gem on each end, so it doesn't close into a full circle. Segment rings tend to give a cleaner, more seamless finish, while horseshoes are quicker to insert and remove for placements like septum where flipping the jewellery up is useful. Both are available across similar placements and sizes, so the choice largely comes down to look and how often you need to remove the piece.

Book a piercing at SkinKandy

Ready to add a segment ring to your healed piercing? Our piercing specialists can confirm the right size for your placement. View our piercing menu to book.