Helix Piercing

The ideal helix piercing jewelry

Helix jewelry comes in many different designs. Simple segment rings, sparkling earrings with cubic zirconia stones, or unique stud earrings with chain. The helix piercing can be styled quite individually. What you should consider when choosing jewelry, what size you should choose and what materials are best suited, you can learn here.

The right size

The ear cartilage has a different thickness in each ear, so it is important to choose the appropriate diameter for rings and the appropriate length for stud earrings.

Ear piercings are usually resized after healing, that is, a larger Stud length is used when piercing, and then changed to a smaller one after healing. This is because the ear swells after piercing and is thicker due to the swelling.

For a helix piercing, the Stud should have a length of at least 8mm to 11mm when pierced, depending on the thickness of the cartilage. After healing, the length is then reduced to 6mm-8mm. The ring size for a healed helix piercing is usually 8mm to 10mm, depending on the thickness of the cartilage and taste.

The thickness of the needle with which cartilage piercings are pierced is always 1.2mm. Therefore, it is important that the material thickness of the earrings is also 1.2mm, otherwise the hole will be reduced.

Materials

For a freshly pierced piercing, the material must be hypoallergenic and sterile, which means that it must be tolerated by everyone without causing allergies and must not transmit germs or bacteria.

Silver should never be worn on freshly pierced or inflamed piercings, as it can cause blood poisoning in the worst case scenario.

Hypoallergenic materials include titanium, gold, white gold and stainless steel. Piercing jewelry made of real gold and white gold has the best quality because it is the most durable. We offer our earrings in the highest quality at fair prices. The durable closures make them perfect for helix piercings.

How long does it take to heal a helix piercing?

The healing time takes about 6 to 12 months. Proper piercing care is crucial in this process. For fast healing, we recommend piercing piercings in the cool seasons, i.e. spring, autumn or winter, because in summer the healing can be delayed by the heat and sweat. In addition, contact with water should be avoided, which is also rather inappropriate in summer. The helix piercing must not be changed in any case before it is completely healed, otherwise germs can get into the wound.

Some piercers also offer piercing a helix with a ring. However, we do not recommend piercing piercings with a ring, because it can prolong healing up to 10 times. This is because the needle used for piercing is straight, and so is the piercing channel into which the piercing jewelry is inserted. Rings have a round shape that is not well suited for the straight piercing channel.