How to open and close hinged segment rings, clicker rings - BodyJ4You

What is a clicker ring? A clicker ring comes in a half loop shape and uses a hinge that has a ‘clicking’ clasp. When inserted, there is a click to signify that it is closed and secure. Also, some clicker rings have a thick gauge hoop with a smaller clicker gauge post. This type of clicker ring can be used in various piercings such as the septum, nipple, faith, and cartilage piercings.

How do you open segment rings/hinged segment rings without pliers? Opening segment rings is usually very simple and straightforward.

To open a normal segment ring, slightly twist the ends in opposite directions but do not pull apart sideways; this will be difficult to pull it back together in its normal position.

While for the hinged ring, hold the loop in which the segment portion is located with your index finger and thumb while steadying the bottom of the ring with the other hand. Push the segment gently on one side until it pops out.

The insertion…Once the ring is open, position it into the desired piercing area by gently inserting one end of the main part of the hoop into the hole and ease the segment back in place by pushing on one end of the segment. Gently twist the other end of the ring to the side while closing it.

When the segment of the ring is secured on one end, twist the other end back towards the segment until you are able to push the prong and snap the segment completely in place.

This should be simple to do for smaller gauges such as 18G and 14G but some gauges require the use of pliers to pull the pieces apart and to reinsert them into the hoop.

How do you remove a hinged segment ring? To remove a normal segment ring, hold the main section of the hoop and slightly twist the removable section in order to release it from its position. It should then be easier to remove by pulling the ring slightly apart. However, if you are removing a hinged segment ring, gently press the movable end of the hoop to release it and you will be able to lift it away using the hinge. Once the ring is open carefully slide it out of your piercing and you are done.

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