Helix piercing: everything you need to know about this popular piercing!

What is a helix piercing? Why might it be a good choice?

The helix ear piercing is undoubtedly one of the most popular in recent years. A helix piercing is a type of ear piercing that is done on the upper part of the ear. It is also called a cartilage piercing. It is located at the top of the ear, on the flat part or on the fold. You can also see the double helix piercing, which is made up of two holes at the upper part of the ear.

A helix piercing can be a good choice for people who are looking to get their ears pierced, but don't want to have visible holes in their ears. It can also be a good choice for people looking for discreet piercings, as they are not visible when wearing their hair down.

Hardware Options for Helix Piercing

Helix piercings are the most common ear piercings, with a piercing success rate of around 98%. The helix is ​​the outermost point of the ear cartilage.

There are many material options for helix piercings . Some of them are surgical steel, titanium, niobium and gold. Gold is the most popular choice for people who want to wear their piercings in public places.

Titanium is also a good choice because it does not cause allergic reactions like nickel can.

How to choose the right piercer?

One of the first rules to respect is not to go and get pierced in a jewelry store. For what ? You must contact a specialist, i.e. a piercer. It is important to have experience with zero defects to have good healing.

You need to ask yourself questions before taking action:

• Are the strict hygiene conditions at the profession respected?

• Is the person using a sterile, single-use needle or gun for piercing? We remind you that gun piercing is dangerous for your ears and can cause deformation and infections.

• Is the jewelry he uses of quality and has it been sterilized?

• Have you looked at reviews from previous customers?

• And above all, do you trust this person?

Helix Piercing Procedure

Does the piercing procedure hurt? It's normal for you to ask yourself this question, especially if it's your first piercing. But we can reassure you: there’s no need to stress!

Do not listen to the opinions of others regarding pain because the perception of pain is unique to each person and depends on different factors:

• The piercer

• The thickness of the zone

• Your level of sensitivity

• The stress

The act of piercing only lasts a few seconds, time to pierce the area with the needle and insert the jewelry. The helix is ​​a cartilaginous part, which is why you may hear a slight cracking sound when drilling. But don't panic, you can also hear nothing!

Healing of the piercing

The healing of the piercing takes a particularly long time. It takes a minimum of 8 weeks for this to be done.

As with pain, healing varies from one person to another and may be prolonged depending on several factors:

• The stress

• Genetic

• The quality of the jewelry

• Attendance of care

• Support during sleep

• The skirmishes

• Skin type

How to take care of ear piercings?

It's important to take care of your piercings after you get them, and this will help you avoid infections and irritation.

There are several ways to care for your earlobe piercings :

• Wash your hands before touching wounds

• Put a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on the wounds before replacing the jewelry

• Remove your earrings when showering or swimming

Healing takes place in 3 stages:

1. Inflammation and exudation : the body sends an initial immune response to defend itself. A clear liquid oozes from the wound to clean it

2. Irritation and granulation : skin lesions and scabs appear, you should definitely not tear them off! This stage lasts between 4 and 8 weeks.

3. Final healing : the contours of the holes are gradually covered with new, more supple skin. This stage is the longest and can last from several months to 1 year.

The price of helix piercing

The price of a piercing is determined based on several conditions:

• The experience of the piercer: the more talented, known and experienced the piercer is, the higher the prices will be

• The popularity of the show

• The location of the salon: piercers located in large cities will have higher prices than average, unlike the countryside or less busy areas.

• The material used for the installation jewelry: the jewelry is hypoallergenic and recognized by the APP (Association of Professional Piercers), here are the different metals used:

  • ASTM F138 grade surgical steel

  • ASTM F136 grade titanium

  • 14k/18k gold

The price of a helix piercing varies between 30 and 50 euros.