Beside this, what kind of earring do you use for a forward helix piercing?
Hardware: The most common body jewelry types for the forward helix piercing are CBRs, seamless hoops, or small helix studs with flat disc backing. The standard hole size is typically 18G.
Moreover, what size is a forward helix piercing?
Gauge Size
- 20G (0.81mm): Most earlobe piercings are made with a 20G needle, as are some nose piercings.
- 18G (1.0mm): An 18G needle can be used for earlobe piercings, nose piercings, as well as some cartilage piercings (e.g. forward helix). 18G earrings are great for many healed cartilage piercings.
Is a hoop or stud better for cartilage piercing?
Whether it’s a hoop or stud, you can always get whichever you like for a cartilage piercing. Your piercer will probably recommend labret studs—longer studs will accommodate for how much the piercing will swell. Hoops may be too small to give your piercing breathing space.
Can you sleep on a forward helix piercing?
The forward helix piercing goes through the outer helix, or pinna, above the tragus, where the helix attaches to the face. You need one ear to sleep on, use to talk on the phone, etc., and getting cartilage pierced in both ears at the same time can be incredibly difficult to heal—if not impossible.
Can a helix piercing paralyze you?
It is a common myth that if a piercing is not done in the exact correct place that you will become paralyzed. This simply is not true! This myth originated because of a single case where after having her ears pierced, 15-year-old Grace Etherington became paralyzed.
What hurts more forward Helix or Tragus?
Both piercings should feel the same. Personally, I’ve noticed more people with thick tragus. Meaning the forward helix would hurt marginally less for most.
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 JEWELRY 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.
When can I put a hoop in my Helix?
Most piercing points suggest 4 to 6 weeks for changing cartilage, but it’s better to wait at least 8 to 10 weeks.
Can I put a 14g in a 16G piercing?
14g jewelry is larger than 16g jewelry, but you might be able to fit it. Yes, you can stretch your piercing to a 14g, just make sure that the jewelry you’re buying is suitable for a freshly stretching piercing. It would just irritate the piercing even if it is fully healed.
Can I put a 20g in a 16G piercing?
Yes, you can. When learning about piercing sizes, you will know that the bigger the number, the smaller the gauge of the piercing, so yes, you may use an 18g. The 18g is smaller than the 16g. Just be aware though that sometimes using smaller jewelry could cause your jewelry to get accustomed to that size.