What type of earring is best for forward helix?
flat back stud earrings
Generally flat back stud earrings are the jewelry of choice for the forward helix piercing. It is also possible to wear small cartilage hoops in your forward helix piercing, but they may cause irritation and inflammation around the area.
Can you put a normal earring in your helix?
You may wear only a single cartilage earring, and that’s the main reason for which you may buy them as singular pieces most of the time. You may wear it on the upper part of your ear, aka the “cartilage.”
How long until I can change my helix piercing?
2-3 months
Usually after 2-3 months this is adequate time to change a helix piercing. Don’t leave it longer, this leaves a window of opportunity open where you are more likely to catch your piercing and then go through all the swelling again and delaying your downsize.
What gauge do they pierce helix with?
16 gauge
The most common gauge for a helix piercing is 16 gauge, although some are done at 14 gauge instead. If you did not go to a piercer to have it professionally done, and instead had your ear pierced anywhere that uses a piercing gun, then the gauge you wear may be smaller than the standard size.
Can I pierce my own forward helix?
If possible, don’t pierce your forward helix yourself or by yourself. Have a friend help you with the piercing. The forward helix, in particular, is difficult to get to, especially if you are looking in the mirror. This whole process is much easier to do when you have someone there to help you.
How painful is forward helix piercing?
“As with any piercing, you will typically feel a slight pinch and pressure—then it’s all over with,” says AJ St. Peter. a body piercer at Ghost Rose Tattoo in Ellsworth, ME. “I would rate this piercing a 5 or 6 on a pain scale, just because cartilage tends to hurt a little more than other piercings.”
How painful is a forward helix piercing?
When it comes to the pain level, a forward helix piercing would rate at a 5-6/10 on the pain scale. The healing time for this piercing is around 3-9 months. While the wound recovery process may take some time, this piercing tends to be fairly low maintenance once it fully heals.
Should I twist my helix piercing?
As your new helix piercing heals, it should feel less painful. Proper aftercare is key to making sure your new ear piece not only looks great but feels that way too. Freed’s recommendation is to keep your hands off the fresh piercing. “Don’t touch or twist,” Freed says.
Can a helix piercing paralyze you?
It is a common myth that if a piercing is not done in the exact correct place that you will become paralyzed. This simply is not true! This myth originated because of a single case where after having her ears pierced, 15 year old Grace Etherington became paralyzed.
Is a hoop or stud better for helix piercing?
Is a Hoop or Stud Better for Cartilage Piercings? It is always better to get a cartilage piercing initially done with a stud. It is easier for the piercing to heal on a long, straight post rather than a curved post.
Why does my forward helix piercing hurt when I smile?
You may find smiling or sleeping on that side to be painful. This is normal for the first few days. Your cartilage is a very sensitive area and will cause more discomfort than an earlobe piercing.
