Do you want to decorate your ear with a trendy helix piercing? Then we will tell you all the important things about this popular piercing.
- What is a helix piercing?
- How is the helix earring pierced?
- How painful is the piercing?
- How long does the healing phase last?
- What should you pay attention to after piercing?
- How much does the piercing cost?
- What are the risks of helix piercing?
- Other piercings that are trending
The helix piercing has long since become one of the classic pieces of jewelry that decorate our ears. Are you also thinking about getting the piercing on the outer, upper edge of the auricle - also known as the helix? We can understand that. So that you are well prepared and know what is important in terms of piercing, costs, possible risks and caring for the jewelry, we have done some more detailed research and have everything you need to know.
What is a helix piercing?
Let's look at the facts first: The helix piercing is an ear piercing that is pierced on the upper and outer edge of the auricle. At this point, the ear consists only of cartilage tissue , which is why healing takes longer than with a normal stud on the earlobe - similar to tragus or conch piercings.
The piece of jewelry is not only popular among various ethnic groups, since the 1990s the piercing has also become increasingly popular in western cultures. Many stars also love the helix earring: Anyone who dares to try the piercing jewelry should of course choose a professional studio with experienced employees. It is important that the piercer does not shoot the helix ring with an ear piercing gun , as this can damage important nerves and cause inflammation.
How is the helix piercing/earring pierced?
It is clear that you should definitely opt for piercing rather than shooting for a helix piercing . But how exactly does piercing work? It's very simple: the piercer will first thoroughly disinfect the ear. Then the piercing site, which will of course be agreed with you, is marked. Now it's time to get started and pierce the helix with a piercing needle and finally insert the ear jewelry. You can choose a stud or a ring, depending on your taste.
Another method would be punching , which is also used for conch piercings . Here the piercer punches out part of the cartilage tissue. This type of piercing is said to cause less pressure pain and also heals faster. Unlike the pierced version, however, the hole in the cartilage tissue cannot close up again, so this alternative would be permanent.
How painful is the piercing?
Everyone has a different perception of pain. But we can speak from experience: you probably won't get away with a helix piercing without any pain. There are simply a lot of nerves in the cartilage of the ear. Although the piercing is quickly over, the area often burns for hours and days after the piercing. A slight swelling or a throbbing sensation can also occur afterwards and is completely normal.
How long does the healing phase last?
This also varies from person to person, of course. The healing phase can therefore vary from two to six months . As mentioned, the punched version often heals faster. This could be the case after four weeks. Regardless of the method, it is important that you do not remove or change the piercing before it has completely healed. The best thing to do is to go to a piercer you trust.
What should you pay attention to after piercing?
Of course, there are other things you should consider if you decide to get a helix piercing. How quickly the wound heals depends on the care you give it. We have clearly listed what is important for you.
Touch the area as little as possible: Since hygiene is very important in this case, you should keep your hands off the piercing.
Disinfect regularly: You should also spray the area three times a day with a disinfectant spray such as the wound spray from Hansaplast for around 3 euros .
Be careful when washing your hair: Shampoos, conditioners, etc. can also irritate the piercing. You should try to avoid the area. The same applies to styling with hairspray or headgear that could get caught on the piercing - be careful here to avoid pain.
Sleeping properly: Can you sleep incorrectly? If you have a freshly pierced helix earring, then yes. We recommend that you do not lie on the pierced ear in order to relieve pressure on the side.
Sometimes you should avoid certain things: During the initial healing phase of your piercing, there are a few things you should avoid. These include going to the sauna, the solarium, or sports where a ball or a blow could land on your piercing.
Removing a piercing is a no-go: If the helix piercing becomes infected and painful, so that you would like to take it out, it is better to go to a piercer who can help you. Removing it yourself could only make the infection worse.
How much does the piercing cost?
Of course, what we have to pay for the piercing is also not entirely uninteresting. There is no standard price here. Depending on the piercing studio and its location, prices vary between 30 and 80 euros. In most studios, you should receive the initial jewelry and a care product in addition to the piercing. But of course there can be differences here too.
What are the risks of helix piercing?
Of course, there are risks associated with any piercing. Since helix jewelry pierces the cartilage, it is more dangerous than a simple ring on the earlobe. After piercing, the wound can become infected , which is best examined at your piercing studio. The expert can then help you with an ointment or spray. Since many nerve pathways also run along this spot, it is also possible that these could be injured.
We can therefore only emphasize once again the importance of a professional piercing studio and strongly advise against spontaneous inspiration during summer holidays etc.
Other piercings that are trending
In addition to the helix piercing, the conch , tragus , daith or rook piercing also adorn the ears of stylish women. However, other pieces of jewellery on other parts of the body are just as popular, such as the nostrils , below the nasal septum , the nipples , the tongue or the belly button , which we will of course also inform you about.
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