#Helix Piercing Healing Time

Helix piercings can be one of the hardest piercings to heal! Here are the top 3 things you should and should not be doing in order to get them to heal better!❤️‍🩹 1. DO NOT TOUCH THEM: I have clients come in wondering why it won’t heal as they are touching and twisting it with their unwashed hands. The germs on our hands is the number one way to cause irritation or infections. I know touching is one of the hardest things. But trust me. It’s not worth it.🙏🏼 2.DO NOT SLEEP ON THEM: I’m not talking about just for a couple of days or weeks. For the WHOLE healing period. Which is about 9-12 months.Sleeping on your piercings can make them very irritated and painful. 3. PLEASE DOWNSIZE THE POST: This is crucial with helix piercings. A piercing is pierced with a long post to accommodate swelling. In about 2-6 weeks when the swelling goes down, you need to downsize it. A lot of people are also not aware of this and how much it can prolong your healing if you don’t. Helix is a commitment. You definitely want to baby it & I am more than happy to help❤️

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Everyone thinks the helix is such an “easy” piercing to heal... but let’s be real, it’s actually one of the trickiest! Because it’s on the outer edge of your ear, it’s constantly exposed to things like your pillow, headphones, hair, phone, etc. All that pressure + friction = irritation Healing a helix can take 6 months to a year (sometimes longer!) and it’s totally normal to deal with swelling, tenderness, or those stubborn little bumps along the way but you want to avoid it! ✨Tip: sleeping on a travel pillow, keeping your hair away, and avoiding constant jewellery changes can make a world of difference. I’m curious - what was YOUR helix healing experience like? Was it a breeze or a total nightmare? Drop your story in the comments!💕 Let’s make the healing struggles feel a little more relatable! Book your next piercing with us by clicking the ‘book now’ button on our page!✨ #piercingreel #helix #piercing #healing #advice #controversial #piercingstudio #liverpool

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Before you get your helix piercing, please remember this: never let anyone use a piercing gun on cartilage. Guns are designed for soft earlobes, not the tougher helix area. They work by forcing a blunt stud through your ear, which can shatter cartilage, trap bacteria, and leave scars or keloids. A sterile hollow needle is always the safer choice. Needles cut cleanly, cause less trauma, and allow your piercing to heal the way it should. Healing isn’t quick — a helix takes 6–9 months — so why make it harder with the wrong method? Your ears are delicate, and one wrong choice can leave permanent damage. Do your research, choose a professional piercer, and always say no to piercing guns for cartilage. 💫✨”#helixpiercing #piercing #cartilagepiercing #piercingcare #needleonlypiercing

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Helix aftercare✨👇 Do you see a red ear? Did you notice the tiny red bump on the pierce site ? Don’t let this scare you from this super cute piercing! Here’s all that you need to know about the helix piercing - If you are genetically predisposed towards keloids, then the helix piercing is not for you. Still if you need to try, you can always go to a professional body piercer / dermatologist to keep it safe. Helix piercing can be painful than the normal ear piercing. Keep the area clean by doing saline washes. Or piercing spray .Don’t put oil on helix piercing. Don’t use a Betadine or iodine or alcohol swabs to clean, as these may irritate the wound and cause more damage, Wash it with plain water. keep the area dry and use piercing spray or what your piercer suggests for how many days. Don’t change the earring until the cartilage is completely healed. That is almost for four weeks minimum. If you change it before that you may introduce new trauma and new infection on that area, leading to earlobe swelling and keloid Be careful while you sleep on that side, don’t let your hair loose so that it may tangle between the ear studs. Be gentle, be patient and let your body heal.💖 . . . . . #piercinginformation #informative #aftercare #piercing #helix

I hear ALL of the time that helix piercings won’t heal. And although I do think they are one of the hardest piercings to heal. Here are the top 3 things you should or should not be doing in order to get them to heal. ✨1. DO NOT TOUCH THEM. I will have clients come in wondering why it won’t heal as they are touching it with their unwashed hands. The germs on our hands is the number one way to cause irritation or infections. I know touching is one of the hardest things. But trust me. It’s not worth it. ✨2.DO NOT SLEEP ON THEM. And im not talking about just for a couple of days or weeks. For the WHOLE healing time. Which is about 9-12 months. A lot of people/piercers don’t know this rule. But sleeping on your piercing wreak havoc on your piercings. Which can make them very irritated and painful. ✨3. DOWNSIZE THE POST. This is crucial with helix piercings. A piercing is pierced with a long post to accommodate swelling. In about 6 weeks when the swelling goes down, you need to down size it. A lot of people are also not aware of this and how much it can prolong your healing if you don’t. Helix is a commitment. You definitely want to baby it & I am more than happy to help. Hi! I’m Rylee Scott a professional ear piercer & stylist in Utah. I use high quality jewelry and all jewelry & tools are autoclaved and sanitized in the correct autoclave. I started my business to provide a cute and safe place for you and your family to come get pierced. I would love for you to come in 🥰 #utahpiercer #laytonpiercer #daviscountypiercer #utahpiercings #kaysvillepiercer #ogdenpiercer #daviscountyutah #piercernearme #utahbusiness #helixpiercing #helixpiercings #piercingideas #safepiercings #piercingaftercare #farmingtonpiercer #webercounty #cartilagepiercing #freshpiercing #professionalpiercer #professionalpiercings

Everything you need to know about the helix piercing: 📍 Location: The outer upper or mid cartilage—right along the rim of your ear. 🌶️ Pain Level: Moderate. Quick pinch, short sting, nothing dramatic. ⏳ Healing Time: 9–12 months 💧 Aftercare Tip: sterile saline only, be careful to not snag your hair, & downsize after 6-8 weeks 🚫 Avoid: Sleeping on it, the piercing could migrate and become crooked 💎 We Recommend: A stud to start. Once healed, switch to a snug hoop or build out a stack. 👂 Wildlike Tip: Helix piercings love company. Stack them up for that layered Wildlike ear. Book your helix piercing → wildlike.com #WildlikePiercing #HelixPiercing #LuxuryPiercing #EarStackInspo #PiercingGoals

The helix piercing is super popular and often the go-to for first-timers, but is it really the best choice? I don’t think so! 😬 While I love them (I have 4 helixes), they can take a long time to heal and are prone to irritation due to their placement on the outer ear. They’re more likely to get bumped, have hair stuck in them, or be squished while sleeping, which can delay healing. Helix piercings are better for those prepared for a longer healing process. If it’s your first cartilage piercing, I’d recommend a flat, upper conch, or inner conch (with a stud instead of a hoop) for a more hidden, low-maintenance option. What would you recommend for a first cartilage piercing? #bodypiercing #bodypiercer #goldjewelry #piercing #tragus #earpiercings #conchpiercing #doublehelixpiercing #girlswithseptumpiercings #cartilageearrings

Thinking of getting a helix piercing? Here’s your quick guide👇 📍 PLACEMENT: Helix = outer upper cartilage of your ear🌀 It’s edgy, elegant & totally customizable depending on where you pierce on the helix curve. 🔀TYPES： * Single Helix:*Classic & minimal * Double/Triple Helix:* Stacked for a statement * Forward Helix:*Closer to your face, more unique * Mid Helix:* Sits halfway along the curve = subtle & cute 💎JEWELLERY TO START WITH: * Flat-back labret stud (best for healing) * Hoop or captive bead ring (only *after* it’s healed) * Material: *Titanium, 14k+ gold, surgical steel* X Avoid cheap metals - they cause irritation/infection 🧼Pro tip: Don’t twist. Clean with saline. Sleep on the other side Healing takes 3-6 months (yes, cartilage is slow!) Would you go single or stacked?👂✨ #HelixPiercing #CartilagePiercing #PiercingGuide #JewelryGoals #EarCuration

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