Helix piercing is the name given to the small, slightly protruding edge of cartilage that wraps around the outside of your ear. And every piercing along this small fold is a helix piercing. In addition to the standard helix in the upper third of the ear. There are also forward helix piercings, double helix piercings or mid helix piercings.
The days when it was just a 'piercing at the top of the ear' are long gone. The helix piercing has been one of the most popular piercings for years - and for good reason. The many placement options and the individual jewelry selection that we can offer you allow you to achieve a completely unique look for yourself.
HELIX PIERCING JEWELRY
You decide which style suits you. To start with, however, we recommend a stud as the first insert and only a ring after healing. The first insert can be made of implant grade titanium or nickel-free gold (14 karat or 18 karat or 585 and 750). Regardless of whether you prefer white gold , rose gold or yellow gold for your helix piercing - there are no limits to your style.
From a small and delicate stud to several rings, everything is possible.
should always fit your ear. Every ear has its own anatomy and not every ear can wear the same jewelry. You can probably never go wrong with a classic zirconia from Swarovski for your helix piercing. These are available in different sizes and you can choose one to suit the size of your ear and your taste. Helix jewelry, or helix studs, consist of two components: a front and a back. Unlike normal earrings, the front is usually the clasp. The back consists of a so-called ' labret stud ' which is usually flat at the back. This makes it much more comfortable to wear than studs with a wing clasp at the back. Sometimes there is also a small ball on the back.
THE PLACEMENT
The helix piercing offers a whole range of options as to how and where it can be placed. The individual anatomy of your ear can be emphasized as desired. Regardless of whether you want a single stud at the top of your ear or a ring in the middle of your ear. There are endless variations. Even two helix piercings next to each other on the same day are no problem. If you are not quite sure whether your idea can be implemented and which type of jewelry is best suited for it. Just go to a studio you trust and get advice on which options are best for your ear. You are welcome to show your piercer example photos. But always keep in mind that no two ears are the same and they will always find a unique spot for you.
HELIX PIERCING
Most people say afterwards that the piercing was nowhere near as painful as they imagined. As a rule, having blood drawn is almost worse. The piercing itself only takes about a second and is the shortest part of the whole process:The most important question is of course: How much does a helix piercing hurt? The good answer is: It is definitely not the worst place you can choose to get pierced! But of course you will feel something.
- Thoroughly disinfect the area
- Drawing after consultation with you
- You look at the place and say whether you like it
- Piercing with a needle (never with a gun!)
- insert jewelry
- Look in the mirror and be happy
How long does a helix piercing take to heal
The helix piercing is pierced through cartilage tissue and piercings there always take a little longer to heal. This is because cartilage tissue itself is not permeated with blood vessels, but is only supplied by the surrounding tissue. On average, you should expect a healing time of around 12 weeks.
However, healing times of up to 6 months are not uncommon if you are not careful with hair care products or if you put more strain on the piercing by lying on it or getting caught on it (e.g. when combing your hair).
That is why it is important not to simply stop caring for it even if the piercing already looks good. In the first 4 weeks we recommend changing your pillowcase weekly. After about 6 to 8 weeks you should see if you can replace the original jewelry with something shorter - for healing the stud needs to be a little longer to compensate for the swelling.
Prevent negative development of the piercing channel due to jewelry
After that, however, you should wear suitable jewelry to prevent negative development of the piercing channel due to jewelry that is too long. You can find a very detailed blog entry on helix piercing care here in our blog under ' Healing of ear piercings 'Often the piercing feels healed when in reality it has only just healed. That is why it is important not to simply stop caring for it even if the piercing already looks good.
In the first 4 weeks we recommend changing your pillowcase weekly. After about 6 to 8 weeks you should see if you can replace the original jewelry with something shorter - for healing the stud needs to be a little longer to compensate for the swelling. After that, however, you should wear suitable jewelry to prevent negative development of the piercing channel due to jewelry that is too long. You can find a very detailed blog entry on helix piercing care here in our blog under ' Healing of ear piercings '
WHAT IS NORMAL AFTER A FRESH HELIX PIERCING?
There are many horror stories circulating on the Internet or among friends about helix piercings that heal badly or never heal. In general, you can say that most piercings heal well. But there are always exceptions. Some things that cause a cartilage piercing to not heal well can be avoided - but even if you have done everything right, it may be that your body simply does not want this piercing. During healing, however, some things are completely normal and are not an indication that your piercing has become infected:
- redness around the puncture channel
- Slight swelling of the tissue (hence slightly longer jewelry)
- Possibly slight bleeding in the first few days
- Mild pressure pain
- itching
- discharge of wound secretion
- crust formation around the puncture channel
WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOUR HELIX DOESN'T HEAL?
You have a helix piercing and it just won't heal. You've tried everything possible, but it just won't get better. Unfortunately, there is no general answer to what you can do if you're struggling with a piercing that's still causing problems months after it was pierced. And certainly not without having seen the piercing. But there are a few things you can check:
- Do you wear appropriate jewelry?
- Are you using the right care products?
- Do you have a hobby that has a negative effect on the piercing?
- Is your piercing at the right angle?
- Are you really going to keep your hands off it?
1st- The bar should be a little too long to even out the swelling and not be too tight. - The jewelry should be nickel-free. - The attachment should fit your ear, so not too big or too high, etc. Now it gets a little complicated again: You should also make sure that you don't wear the first jewelry for longer than necessary, as the extra length of the stud can cause irritation once the swelling has gone down.
So what was good and important at the beginning should be checked again by your piercer after about 6 - 8 weeks to see if the length is still good for you or if you should switch to a shorter stud.
The jewelry you choose for the first time should meet three criteria: -
- The bar should be a little too long to even out the swelling and not be too tight.
- The jewelry should be nickel-free.
- The attachment should fit your ear, so not too big or too high, etc.
Now it gets a little complicated again: You should also make sure that you don't wear the first jewelry for longer than necessary, as the extra length of the stud can cause irritation once the swelling has gone down. So what was good and important at the beginning should be checked again by your piercer after about 6 - 8 weeks to see if the length is still good for you or if you should switch to a shorter stud.
2nd- Octeniseptbe used in the cartilage area! Please also keep your hands off alcohol-based disinfectants. We recommend cleaning with salt water, for example with Easypiercing or Cleany Skin . We would also recommend that you do not clean the piercing too often, as you can over-care for a piercing. Cleaning once or twice a day is enough. as it is possible to over-care for a piercing. Cleaning once or twice a day is sufficient.
Please also refrain from applying wound and healing ointments.
3rd- Every fresh piercing needs rest. You can put as much effort as you like into caring for your piercing. If you put a helmet over your head every day, put it under a swimming cap or come into contact with a ball etc. while playing sports, the piercing will not heal. Not every piercing is made for every lifestyle - discuss this with your piercer before you decide to get a piercing.
4th- So it shouldn't go through your ear at a great angle, but as straight as possible. If the angle is not right, unfortunately there is often no other solution than to remove the piercing and have it re-pierced.This is not easy for you to determine, as you rarely see your ear from the side. But just ask a friend to take a photo of your ear where you can see both the front and the back of the jewelry. The angle of the piercing should be 90 degrees to the tissue.
5th- A piercing that has not yet healed should be left alone. To begin with - i.e. for the first few weeks - please just let the jewelry sit quietly in your ear without moving it back and forth or turning it. Your body does the work, don't make it harder by pulling on the jewelry several times a day. Professional level: Wear a ponytail for the first few days, then your hair won't get caught in it. Hands off!
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