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Is it time to give your look a bit of a refresh? Threaded ends are an easy way to do just that!
A threaded end is a type of ball, disc, or design end for jewelry. It can be interchanged between different posts, or swapped out for different ends to suit your look. These ends attach to a barbell of labret via their screw-top design. This screw design is also called threading, hence the name ‘threaded ends’.
Threaded ends require threaded barbell posts, that is, a post with either internal or external threaded to screw the end onto. A threadless post will not work, as they lack the threading design.
Something important to keep in mind is that there are two kinds of threaded ends: internally threaded and externally threaded. And here is where it might get a bit confusing...
An internally threaded post is where the threading is on the inside, and an externally threaded post is one with the threading exposed on the outside. But the threaded ends are the opposite. A ball or end with exposed threading is an internally threaded end, because it is an end meant for an internally threaded post. And, vice versa, an end with threading on the inside is an externally threaded end, because it pairs with an externally threaded post. A fresh piercing is essentially a healing wound, so you want to avoid unnecessary irritation while your body works on healing it.
Internally threaded jewelry can be a better option for fresh piercings because:
Of course, internally threaded jewelry doesn't guarantee that your piercing will heal perfectly. Proper placement, jewelry sizing, jewelry material, anatomy, aftercare, and your overall health can all affect healing.
But starting with jewelry designed to minimize unnecessary irritation can make the healing process a little easier on your piercing.
When selecting your threaded ends, also make sure to pay attention to the gauge size you need, as the size of the threading goes up as the size of the jewelry does. This means threaded ends are less universal than threadless ends, but it also means they can be made for much larger gauge jewelry.
If you’re ever concerned about an end you purchased through us being able to thread with a certain type of jewelry, feel free to reach out to our customer service team. We’re happy to help test the threading of an end, and let you know what jewelry it will work with.
Threaded ends come in so many styles, and whether you’re looking to make a statement, or simply replace a lost end, we have something for every style and budget!
In most cases, yes! Labret and flat-back jewelry often allow you to change the decorative end while leaving the post inside your piercing.
The main thing to remember is that your jewelry needs to be compatible. Threaded ends need compatible threaded posts, while threadless ends need threadless posts. With threaded jewelry, you'll also need to pay attention to the gauge and threading pattern.
Once you know what type of jewelry you have, swapping the decorative end can be a simple way to change up your look without removing the entire piece.
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