Short answer: pick 8–10mm for a second or third hole, 12–15mm for a snug lobe huggie, and 17–21mm if you want a small hoop that hangs a little lower. Sizes are the outer diameter.
Huggie size chart
| Outer diameter | How it sits | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 8mm | Hugs tight to the lobe | Second or third hole, high lobe |
| 10mm | Snug with a little space | Second hole, small lobes |
| 12mm | Just below the lobe edge | First hole on small lobes, second hole on larger lobes |
| 15mm | Sits at the lobe edge | Everyday first-hole huggie |
| 17mm | Slightly below the lobe | First hole, stacking under a smaller huggie |
| 20–21mm | Hangs like a small hoop | Statement first hole, solo wear |
How to measure
Measure from your piercing straight down to the edge of your lobe. If it is under 6mm, an 8mm huggie will hug tightly. For most people the distance from the first hole to the edge is 5–8mm, which is why 15mm huggies sit right at the lobe edge.
How to build a stack by size
- Two holes: 15mm in the first, 8mm in the second.
- Three holes: 17mm, 10mm, then 8mm or a small stud.
- One hole, more presence: a single 21mm huggie or a 20mm hoop.
- No extra piercings: add an ear cuff on the upper ear.
Shop by size
- Single Huggie, 8 / 10 / 12mm, $19 each
- Everyday Huggie Trio, 15 + 17 + 21mm, $39 for 3 pairs
- Chunky Gold Hoops, 20mm, $24
- Ear Cuff Duo, no piercing, $29
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FAQ
Is huggie size the inner or outer diameter?
Most brands, including Celune, list the outer diameter. The inner diameter is roughly the outer size minus twice the tube thickness.
What size huggie for a second hole?
8mm or 10mm. They sit close to the lobe and leave room for a larger huggie in the first hole.
Are 15mm huggies small?
15mm is the classic everyday size: noticeable but close to the ear. 21mm reads more like a small hoop.