Helix Piercing
Find the perfect helix piercing for you and your ears. Whether studs or rings, at Lisa Eleni you'll find high-quality helix jewelry in gold or white gold.
The helix has become increasingly popular in recent years and is now one of the most popular piercings. Here you'll learn what a helix piercing is, what you should consider when getting it, what jewelry to choose, and how to properly care for it.
What is a helix piercing?
The helix piercing is pierced through the cartilage tissue at the upper, outer edge of the ear. A distinction is made between flat helix, anti helix, mid helix, and regular helix. All helix piercings are located at the top of the ear, but in different areas. The flat helix is located further inside the auricle, the anti helix is pierced opposite the regular helix, and the mid helix is located further down, approximately in the middle of the outer edge.
Where exactly the helix piercing is placed depends on the individual shape of the ear and visual preferences. It can be placed higher or lower. Often, multiple helix piercings are placed next to each other, a so-called double helix.
How painful is the piercing?
Because the helix piercing is pierced through the ear cartilage and not the earlobe, it is one of the more painful piercings. The pain rating is approximately 5/10, but can vary depending on individual pain sensitivity.
The ideal helix piercing jewelry
Helix jewelry is available in many different designs. From simple segment rings to sparkling earrings with zirconia stones to unique stud earrings with chains, helix piercings can be styled to your liking. Learn more about what to consider when choosing jewelry, what size to choose, and which materials are best suited here.
The right size
The ear cartilage has a different thickness in every ear, so it is important to choose the right diameter for rings and the right length for earrings.
Ear piercings are usually resized after healing, meaning a larger stud is used during piercing and then switched to a smaller one after healing. This is because the ear swells after piercing and becomes thicker due to the swelling.
For a helix piercing, the stud should be at least 8mm to 11mm long when pierced, depending on the thickness of the cartilage. After healing, the length is then reduced to 6mm to 8mm. The ring size for a healed helix piercing is usually 8mm to 10mm, depending on the thickness of the cartilage and personal taste.
The thickness of the needle used for cartilage piercings is always 1.2mm. Therefore, it's important that the material of the earrings is also 1.2mm thick, otherwise the hole will be smaller.
Materials
For a freshly pierced piercing, the material must be hypoallergenic and sterile, meaning it must be compatible with everyone without causing allergies and must not transmit germs or bacteria.
Silver should never be worn on freshly pierced or infected piercings, as in the worst case scenario it can cause blood poisoning.
Hypoallergenic materials include titanium, gold, white gold, and stainless steel. Piercing jewelry made of real gold and white gold offers the best quality because it's the most durable. We offer our earrings in the highest quality at fair prices. Their durable closures make them perfect for helix piercings.
How long does it take for a helix piercing to heal?
The healing period takes approximately 6 to 12 months. Proper piercing care is crucial. For faster healing, we recommend getting piercings in the cooler seasons, such as spring, fall, or winter, as the heat and sweat in summer can slow healing. Contact with water should also be avoided, which is also not recommended in summer. Under no circumstances should a helix piercing be changed until it has completely healed, as this could introduce germs into the wound.
Some piercers also offer helix piercings with a ring. However, we do not recommend piercings with a ring, as it can delay healing by up to 10 times. This is because the needle used for piercing is straight, and thus also the piercing channel into which the jewelry is inserted. Rings have a round shape, which is not well suited for the straight piercing channel.