Helix Piercing
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Helix Piercing
The helix piercing is one of the best-known and most popular Ear Piercing, along with the Tragus Piercing. This trendy piercing is pierced on the upper, outer edge of the pinna and can be decorated with various pieces of piercing jewellery. The popular piercing is worn by both men and women.
We have a wide range of beautiful helix and tragus Jewelry in our shop, with which the ear can be optimally emphasised. Plain Labret Piercing or Barbell Piercing give the wearer a discreet yet beautiful look. More unusual piercing jewellery in various colours and designs draw all eyes to the ear and emphasise your personality. No matter which style you prefer, we have the right Helix jewellery for you.
In this guide, we provide you with all the important information about helix piercing. Here you will be informed extensively about topics such as piercing, care and jewellery.
Helix types
Besides the classic helix piercing, there are also several other helix variations. The Anti-Helix, also called Forward Helix, can be found opposite the Helix Piercing. This variant is pierced on the upper edge of the auricle near the face.
Interesting looks can be created with the double helix piercing or the triple helix. Here, two or three helix piercings are placed directly next to each other or under each other.
A low helix is a lower helix piercing that is placed in the middle of the ear edge.
The Industrial Barbell Piercing is nothing else than two opposite helix piercings connected with a long barbell bar.
Helix piercing jewellery
Different types of piercing jewellery can be used for the Helix Piercing. Piercing Ring like CBR Piercing rings, Segmentring Piercing Clicker Piercing or Horseshoe Piercing are very popular with Helix wearers. But also Labret Piercing or Barbell Piercing with different motives are popular Helix jewellery.
Helix Ring usually have a diameter of about 8 - 10 mm and a bar thickness of 1.2 mm - 1.6 mm. Helix plugs also have a bar thickness of about 1.2 mm - 1.6 mm, while the bar length often varies between 6 mm - 10 mm.
The piercing can be decorated with different designs like snakes or flowers. Studs with dangling pendants in a butterfly or jellyfish motive emphasise individuality.
A special look is created with a spiral twist piercing ring. The spiral ring snakes around the edge of the ear and nestles around the helix.
Segmental clickers with several crystal-studded rows give you an elegant look. Helix CBR rings with opal beads in different colours make the ear shine. Horseshoe rings with beads in different styles also accentuate the ear.
A special Helix jewellery consists of two pieces of piercing jewellery with a connecting chain. The piercings are inserted into the helix and into the earlobe respectively. The chain between the two piercing points creates an extraordinary look. The connecting chain is available in various styles. Helix studs with long, dangling chains and pendants that are not connected to the earlobe offer a similar piercing look.
Those who like it a little plainer also get their money's worth. Simple rings and piercings without any motives or pendants are suitable here. These provide a discreet but beautiful look.
Popular materials for Helix ear jewellery are without a doubt the high-quality metals Titanium Piercing, 14 carat Gold Piercing and Surgical Steel Piercing. Titanium helix piercings are suitable as first-time jewellery and for allergy sufferers due to their high compatibility. 14 carat gold helix piercings convince with the high quality of the precious metal and the elegant and timeless piercing look. In our shop you will find many labret piercings and CBR Piercing rings made of 14 carat gold. Helix piercings made of surgical steel are inexpensive and yet offer many advantages. The robust metal is very durable and does not discolour. In addition, Bioflex bar in combination with metal attachments are also very popular, as they offer a high level of wearing comfort.
With our Fake Piercing, you can try out the look of a helix piercing at your leisure before you decide to have it pierced. This way you can decide beforehand whether you like the look of the piercing or not. Our Ear Cuff Piercing and Ear Climbers with their unusual designs are particularly suitable for this. They are attached to the edge of the ear and offer a perfect fit without slipping.
PrickingA helix should only be pierced in a professional piercing studio by competent piercers. Under no circumstances should this cartilage piercing be shot with an ear gun, as this risks shattering the cartilage tissue.
The helix piercing can be pierced on the right or left ear, depending on your preference. Helix Piercing can of course also be pierced on both ears.
The piercer will first disinfect the area generously and then mark the puncture sites. As soon as you are satisfied with the placement, the piercing can begin. The piercer will pierce the marked areas quickly and precisely with a hollow needle or an indwelling vein cannula. Then the jewellery, usually a