Piercing the cartilage in your ear can be a painful process, and requires preparation and care in execution. While professionals can do it for a fee, it is still cheaper to do at home and if you have a high pain tolerance fairly simple and stress-free.

What piercing compliments a helix?

The double lobe is one anyone can pull off, and it works well with a wide variety of piercings. We especially love it with the forward helix, because they work well to balance out one another. On its own, the forward helix can feel intimidating and obtrusive, but with the double lobe, it looks clean and pristine.

Is forward helix piercing more painful than helix?

Pain and Healing Time Because a forward helix is pierced through cartilage, you can expect a fair amount of pain—or, at least, definitely more than a normal lobe piercing.

When should I get my helix piercing downsized?

Your original jewelry should stay in until you are ready to downsize, which for a standard helix piercing and most cartilage piercings, is 12 weeks.

How painful is a helix piercing?

How much does the helix piercing hurt? Cartilage piercings generally fall low on the pain scale. It will depend on the specific location of the helix piercing, however, you shouldn’t feel more than a slight pinch. For a few days after piercing, you’ll feel some throbbing and see swelling and slight bleeding.

Do guys find ear piercings attractive?

There are many reasons why women find men with earrings attractive. One of the main reasons is that the earrings help men look confident. Some women believe that a man who wears an earring feels confident in his masculinity (because he has other ways to prove it than just a rejection of the jewelry).

How bad does forward helix hurt?

A forward helix piercing is made in the outer rim of your ear (the helix) at the top of the rim just above the tragus, it can often be quite painful as it is made through the cartilage in your ear. You can also get a double or a triple forward helix piercing (as below). Cost: £20-30. Pain Threshold: 5/10.

Is forward helix cartilage?

Forward Helix Piercing Location: Forward helix piercings, also referred to as anti-helix piercings, are located on the ear cartilage that runs on the upper outside part of your ear (where the cartilage meets the face).

Do helix piercings need to be downsized?

With cartilage piercings, it is recommended that you wait about three to four months before downsizing your initial jewelry. Specifically on the outer rim, in the helix, it is very important to take this step in the healing process.

When should I get my piercing downsized?

Your downsize is generally scheduled for anywhere between 2 – 8 weeks after having the piercing done, and in this time that channel won’t be entirely formed just yet and very, very delicate.

What can I decorate my helix piercing with?

A simple cartilage stud is a cute, subtle way to decorate your helix piercing. Small gemstones add a sparkly flair to the top of your ear, dazzling without being too loud. You can also show off your personality with super cute charms.

How long does it take for a helix piercing to heal?

Healing of helix piercing takes time of about 12 weeks. Keep the same jewelry piece for all the healing phases as initially, you wore after getting your helix piercing. You should be ready for sleepless nights that you may face later due to extreme pain of helix piercing.

What are the most popular helix jewelry styles?

Helix hoop earrings are among the most popular helix jewelry styles. Seamless hoops are great for a sleek, simple look. Many who have multiple ear piercings opt for this style because they complement the surrounding jewelry without overwhelming the ear.

Can cauliflower ear piercings cause permanent damage?

The cartilage of the ear, in particular, can become susceptible to unique scarring, and in extreme cases, damage caused by a cartilage piercing can lead to permanent disfigurement of the ear, such as cauliflower ear. Don’t let this scare you from this super cute piercing!