Forward Helix Piercing

Forward Helix Piercing

The Forward Helix Piercing, also called Anti-Helix Piercing, is a variation of the classic and popular Helix Piercing. The Forward Helix is pierced on the upper pinna of the ear. This trendy Ear Piercing is located at the cartilage fold directly above the Tragus Piercing and opposite the helix piercing. The Forward Helix is particularly effective as part of a Curated Ears.

A huge selection of beautiful Jewelry for the Forward Helix Piercing is available in our shop. With our studs in many different styles such as stars, hearts or butterflies, the Forward Helix can be individually decorated. Dainty rings discreetly highlight the area, while CBR Piercing rings with balls attract all eyes.

Here in this guide, we present you with all the important information about forward helix piercing, from piercing and care to the risks.

Forward Helix Piercing Jewellery

Piercing rings as well as Labret Piercing and Barbell Piercing are suitable as piercing jewellery for the Forward Helix. Our plugs have a wide variety of designs and motives to suit all personal styles. Zirconia Piercing and Opal Piercing make the ear glow and motives like butterflies, flowers and moons create a unique look. Snake studs or vine studs decorate the Ear Piercing in an extraordinary way.

Simple piercing rings like segment rings or CBR rings accentuate the forward helix. Ring with wire, texture or bright colours, on the other hand, offer variety in everyday piercing.

Double and Triple Forward Helix ear piercings, where two or three piercings are placed next to each other, offer a very special look. Studs are by far the most popular jewellery for double or triple forward helix piercings. Attachments in descending ball size give the ear a delicate look. Multiple Forward Helix Piercings are the perfect complement to Curated Ears.

In most cases Forward Helix ear piercings are pierced with a thickness of 1.2 mm. The length is often 6 mm - 8 mm depending on the anatomy of the ear, while the diameter is 8 mm - 10 mm.

Forward Helix Jewelry can be made from a variety of materials. Titanium Ear Piercing, Gold Ear Piercing and Surgical Steel Piercing are the most common materials here. PTFE bars with metal attachments are a particularly gentle variant for helix piercing.

With our fake piercing rings you can also try out the forward helix before deciding on a real ear piercing. If you don't like the look, you won't have to worry about the pain and risk of piercing.

Piercing a Forward Helix

Piercing a Forward Helix is similar to a normal helix piercing. The piercer will disinfect the area well and mark the points with a pen. After the wearer is satisfied with the final position, the piercer will pierce the marked area with a sterile piercing needle. Usually the piercer will work with a receiving tube here so as not to inadvertently add damage to the surrounding tissue. In most cases, a stud made of titanium is used as the initial jewellery.

People who wear glasses should discuss the exact placement of the forward helix piercing with the piercer so that the glasses do not press against the jewellery during healing. You can trust the piercer for the optimal position.

The pain of a Forward Helix is limited, as it is relatively thin cartilage tissue. If several forward helix piercings are pierced at the same time, the pain is a little higher, but can still be endured. Of course, this also depends on the individual feeling of pain.

The costs for a single forward Helix Piercing vary between €40 and €60, depending on the region and studio. For the popular Double or Triple Forward Helix, the price increases accordingly.

Care and healing

The healing time of a Forward Helix Piercings is about 6 to 9 months. In case of piercing complications this period can be longer. This long healing time is due to the cartilage tissue.

Twice a day the new Anti-Helix Piercing should be cleaned with clean fingers. In addition, any crusts that have formed at the puncture site should also be softened with lukewarm water and gently removed.

Slight redness, swelling and itching are normal in the first few days directly after the piercing. There is no need to worry about this.

Especially with the Forward Helix, hairs can easily get caught on the jewellery due to the position close to the face. Therefore, long hair should be tied up and worn away from the face until it heals. This avoids irritation of the stitch canal by the hair. In addition, the hair should not be coloured for the time being and should only be washed with a pH-neutral shampoo.

When sleeping, make sure that you do not lie on the pierced ear. All objects that touch the ear or the forward helix should always be clean or disinfected beforehand.

It is always advisable to change the initial jewellery only after the ear has healed completely. It is advisable to have the first jewellery change done by the piercer. The piercer will be in a better position to judge whether the ear piercing has healed completely. In addition, the piercer will change the Ear Piercing jewellery smoothly and quickly. This saves you from having to fiddle with the jewellery.

Forward Helix Risks

Side effects and risks can occur with any type of piercing. The Forward Helix Piercing is not excluded from this. Inflammation is the greatest risk of a piercing. Throbbing pain and a warming of the surrounding area can indicate inflammation. Yellow or green pus coming out of the piercing canal is also a sign of infection. In this case, the piercer or a doctor should be contacted immediately.

As with all cartilage piercings, the risk of game flesh is high with the Forward Helix. An unsightly pus blister can form on the ear cartilage. Here, too, the piercer should be consulted. He will recommend special remedies for the regression of the wild flesh, depending on the severity.

Another danger is that the forward helix piercing will grow out. The risk here is rather low, but it does happen. A typical symptom of this is a shortening Piercings canal. The skin pulls back more and more and the Jewelry shines through the skin. The puncture site may become larger and signs of irritation such as redness and dryness may appear. If such symptoms occur, the ear piercing should be removed quickly, otherwise large scars may remain.