How do you sleep with a helix piercing?

How long until I can sleep on helix piercing?

We recommend not sleeping on any cartilage piercing. How long before I can sleep on my helix piercing? There is no definitive answer to 'Can I sleep on my healed helix piercing'. If you want your piercing to remain straight you should try to avoid sleeping on it for it for as long as possible.

Can I sleep on my helix piercing after it heals?

A Helix will take a long time to heal, and you will not want sleep on it for some time. Personally, I like the asymmetrical look, but if you intend to get both ears done to match, I recommend doing one at a time and not doing the other side until the first one is as healed as possible.

Can you put a sleeper in a helix piercing?

The Conch is a cartilage piercing that goes through the back part of your ear. Our flatback earrings are our jewels of choice for Conch piercings. Helix piercings are cartilage piercings that run along the curled edge of the upper part of your ear. Flatback stud earrings and sleepers are perfect for this placement.

Do helix piercings hurt to sleep on?

"We always recommend not sleeping on the side of your new piercing while it heals as this can cause irritation and extra swelling," Bubbers says. Also, it'll hurt.

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What piercing hurts the most?

How long until I can sleep on my piercing?

The general rule of thumb is to avoid sleeping in earrings, with one exception: when you get a new piercing. You'll need to keep these small studs in for 6 weeks or longer, or until your piercer gives you the OK.

Is a hoop or stud better for helix?

Is a Hoop or Stud Better for Cartilage Piercings? It is always better to get a cartilage piercing initially done with a stud. It is easier for the piercing to heal on a long, straight post rather than a curved post.

Can I sleep on my side after ear piercing?

Tips. If you have a new ear piercing, a thinner travel pillow works great to keep pressure off while you're sleeping. If you don't have a travel pillow you can roll a clean cotton T-shirt or sheet up and place it around the ear so that when you lay on your side, there's no direct pressure on your ear.

Do helix piercings get infected easily?

Helix piercings are more prone to infection due to less blood flow to the area. Cleaning your helix piercing correctly is crucial to avoiding infection and scarring.

What side do you get a helix piercing?

Otherwise known as a cartilage piercing, a standard helix placement sits on the upper side of your outer ear.

How do you know if my helix is healed?

“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.”

Can you get helix pierced with a hoop?

Helix hoop earrings are among the most popular helix jewelry styles. Seamless hoops are great for a sleek, simple look. Many who have multiple ear piercings opt for this style because they complement the surrounding jewelry without overwhelming the ear.

Should I rotate my ear piercing?

There's no reason to rotate your piercing. You could damage the delicate, healing skin by rotating the jewelry. In the past, rotating the jewelry was recommended, but it has been found to cause damage that can lead to infection and scarring. For happy healing, NEVER rotate your body jewelry.

What a helix piercing says about you?

Helix: If you have a helix piercing, you're not exactly edgy, but you got this because you're trying to be. Basically, you wanted something that says “I'm cool and daring,” but at the same time you can't commit to anything too crazy… and god forbid you to pierce anything on your actual face.

Are helix piercings unprofessional?

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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.

How can I make my helix heal faster?

The same rules apply to helix piercings as to other cartilage piercings: turn down the gun in favor of the needle and sick to a single piercing in this area for the time being. Twice-daily saline swabs, and fresh pillowcases go a long way towards speeding up the healing times.

How long does a helix piercing heal?

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 do you clean a helix piercing?

‌Use a saline soak: Dissolving 1 teaspoon of table salt into a cup of comfortably hot water produces a saline soak. You can soak your cartilage piercing in saline several times a day. This will soften any crusted material and clean the area. Don't touch your jewelry.

What is the most painless piercing?

What is the least painful piercing? Most piercers agree that earlobe piercings are the least painful type of piercing because they are positioned on a fleshy, easy-to-pierce portion of skin. Most oral piercings, eyebrow piercings, and even navel piercings are also surprisingly low on the pain scale for the same reason.

What's the least painful piercing?

What piercing takes the longest to heal?

A navel piercing has one of the longest healing times – as much as 12 months – because of its position on your body. However, the jewellery can usually be changed to a slightly shorter sterile piece from 6–8 weeks.

Can I get 2 helix piercings at once?

First thing's first: Yes, you can get a double-helix piercing done at the same time. In fact, it's recommended considering the healing time of cartilage piercings (more on that later!)

How long does a helix piercing swell for?

Although it can sometimes take around 8 weeks for the wound to fully heal, these symptoms should not last more than 2 weeks. Infection may be present if a person experiences: swelling that does not go down after 48 hours. heat or warmth that does not go away or gets more intense.

Can I change my helix piercing after 2 months?

Usually after 2-3 months this is adequate time to change a helix piercing. Don't leave it longer, this leaves a window of opportunity open where you are more likely to catch your piercing and then go through all the swelling again and delaying your downsize.