Where should I place my helix piercing?
A Helix piercing is situated along the firm curved ridge of cartilage of the outer ear that is at the top of your ear. It is usually, but not always, placed close to the ridge on the flat of the ear on the downward turn of the arc, using either a micro-barbell or ring for jewellery.
Is it unprofessional to have a helix piercing?
Common Piercings in the Workplace Ear piercings, for example, are acceptable in most workplaces. Lobe piercings are so common that few employers take issue with them. Even some of the more exotic ear piercings like helix, conch, and tragus piercings are rarely a problem.
Do helix piercings ever fully heal?
“The initial healing time for a helix piercing is two to four months. For the piercing to be fully healed, it takes six to nine months. Healing timelines will vary based on your specific piercing and your body, but you’ll know your ear is healed once any discharge, swelling, redness, flaking, or soreness stops.”
How painful is a helix ear piercing?
Because the cartilage is thinner on the upper ear, helix piercings tend to be the least painful cartilage piercing. They measure around a 4-5/10 on the pain scale and take around 3-6 months to fully heal.
When can I sleep on helix piercing?
When Can I Sleep on My Cartilage or Helix Piercing? This is a tough one, especially because the helix piercing can take many months and sometimes even more than a year to heal. Usually, it’s safe to sleep after 3 to 4 months.
What jobs dont allow piercings?
Here are the jobs that don’t allow nose piercings in the workplace:
- Law Enforcement. Nose piercings are also dangerous and detrimental to your health as a frontline worker in any police force.
- Healthcare.
- Management.
- Teaching.
- Legal Field.
- Government.
- Connected with criminal behavior.
- Unprofessionalism.
How long until I can sleep on my helix piercing?
This is a tough one, especially because the helix piercing can take many months and sometimes even more than a year to heal. Usually, it’s safe to sleep after 3 to 4 months. However, some sleepers can take as many as six months and more before they can sleep on the affected side without pain.
How long does helix heal?
three-to-six months
Helix piercings generally take around three-to-six months to heal. However, if you don’t properly look after your new piercing as it heals, it could take longer—or you could have to get it re-pierced and start all over.
How can I make my helix piercing heal faster?
How to Heal a Helix
- GO TO A PROFESSIONAL.
- SAY NO TO THE GUN.
- CHOOSE YOUR JEWELLERY WISELY, AND DON’T CHANGE IT.
- GET ONE DONE AT A TIME.
- KEEP IT CLEAN.
- TREAT YOUR PIERCING TO REGULAR SALT BATHS.
- CONSIDER EMU OIL.
- AVOID.
Can you shower after getting a helix piercing?
Showering: Shower like you normally do; the last thing you will do while in the shower is clean your piercing. Lather up some mild, fragrance free, non-antibacterial soap in your hands and gently wash your piercing. You want enough friction to clean the piercing, but not so much that you cause trauma to it.
Can I change my helix piercing after 1 month?
A helix piercing is easily changed, but make sure that it’s fully healed before trying to switch out the jewelry—three-to-six months. Valentini suggests making the first change with the help of your piercer, as it’s important to be careful to avoid anything going wrong.