Hidden Helix Piercing
Welcome to our inviting selection of Hidden Helix Piercing jewelry, where you will find over 50 models with beautiful motifs. You can enjoy a variety of colors such as silver, gold, rose gold, or black, while a part of the models is made of titanium. For every other style, browse our Helix Piercing category. Pick your favourite now!
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Hidden Helix Piercing: over 50 curved labrets and barbells in titanium, steel, and gold, with stone clusters and arches. Discover our jewelry now!
Hidden Helix Piercing: Curved Jewelry for the Fold Under the Ear Rim
A Hidden Helix Piercing subtly peeks out from under the rim of your ear, making it look almost like a classic earring.
For your Hidden Helix Piercing, you will find over 50 models specifically designed for the curved fold under the upper ear rim. The majority are curved labrets with stone arches, marquise fans, flowers, and stone clusters, along with curved barbells and a dome clicker. Almost half of the models are made of titanium, many of steel, some of brass, and a few with a high-quality gold plating. You can choose between silver, gold, and rose gold. For more shapes for the ear rim, check out our Helix Piercing overview.
Hidden Helix Piercing at PiercingXXL: our selection
Discover our selection of over 50 models for your hidden helix piercing, available in metal colors like silver, gold, rose gold, or black, with a part of the collection made of titanium. You can choose pieces adorned with zirconia or crystal stones in crystal or rainbow AB colors. We offer flat back labret shapes featuring internally threaded or threadless push-in closures.
What is a Hidden Helix Piercing?
The Hidden Helix Piercing sits in the groove between the upper helix rim and the antihelix, meaning in the fold created by the curled ear rim. From the front, you usually only see the jewelry resting in the fold; the piercing channel itself remains hidden. Because the fold is curved, curved jewelry fits better here than a straight barbell. Your piercer will decide before piercing whether your ear shape has a pronounced enough fold.
Shapes: Curved Labrets, Curved Barbells, and Horseshoes
Most models in this selection are curved labrets. The top is an arch with stones that follows the curve of the fold, while a flat disc sits at the back, barely noticeable. Curved barbells with two balls or stones are the classic alternative; you can find more of these under Curved Barbell Piercing. Horseshoes, meaning open rings with two balls, are also popular for the hidden helix; you can see the selection at Horseshoe Piercing.
The labrets mostly feature internal threading, while some are push-in (threadless) models. With both types, no thread is pulled through the piercing channel, making jewelry changes gentle and painless.
Material and Sizes
ASTM F136 titanium is nickel-free and the safest choice for sensitive skin. Steel is durable and affordable, while brass is only suitable as fashion jewelry for a fully healed piercing. The gold-colored models made of titanium or steel feature a high-quality coating. The most common thickness for a Hidden Helix Piercing is 1.2 mm (16G), along with 1.0 mm (18G) and 1.6 mm (14G). The bars are usually available in 6 mm, 8 mm, and 10 mm lengths. As a guide: A healed piercing often needs 6 mm or 8 mm, while a fresh one requires 8 mm to 10 mm to leave room for swelling.
Our Practical Advice
Choose a curved titanium labret in 1.2 mm thickness for your Hidden Helix Piercing and ask your piercer for the right bar length. Once the bar is in place, you only need to swap the top. Curved barbells and horseshoes are great as replacement jewelry once the fold is fully healed.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Hidden Helix Piercing
Who is a Hidden Helix Piercing suitable for?
The Hidden Helix Piercing requires a clearly pronounced fold under the ear rim. If it is flat or narrow, the jewelry won't sit properly. Your piercer can assess this with a quick look at your ear.
Which jewelry fits best?
Curved labrets with a flat back disc sit particularly securely because they follow the curve. Curved barbells and horseshoes look a bit more playful and show two ends. For the healing period, piercers usually recommend a simple, lightweight stud.
How long does a Hidden Helix Piercing take to heal?
Since it goes through cartilage, healing a Hidden Helix Piercing usually takes several months. During this time, you should not change the jewelry and avoid sleeping on the pierced side.
Can you even see the piercing?
The piercing channel is hidden in the fold, so mainly the top attachment is visible. A curved stone arch peeks out subtly from under the ear rim, making it look almost like an earring without a hole in the lobe.
Can I use push-in tops?
Yes, if your bar is also a push-in bar. Internally threaded bars only fit threaded tops, so you should pay attention to the closure type when buying replacements.
HelixRookDaithTragusConchLobeWhere is the helix piercing located?
The helix is located in the cartilage at the upper edge of the ear. Multiple helix piercings stacked together create a beautiful ear stack.
How your helix piercing heals
Clean twice a day with sterile saline solution. Try not to sleep on the pierced side if possible.
Do not change the initial jewelry; be careful when putting hair, headphones, and hats over it.
Cartilage piercings take time: A helix usually takes six to twelve months to heal.
Once everything is calm, you can insert new jewelry – in the same gauge as before.
These times are guidelines; every healing process is different. In case of severe pain, swelling, or pus, please consult your piercing studio or a doctor.