Piercing contra helix: care and how to find your perfect piece of jewelry

The contra-helix piercingpiercing, also known as anti-helix, stands as a bold and distinctive expression in the art of piercing. The name ''contra-helix'' is attributed to its strategic location, opposite to the helix, between the ear and the face.

This type of piercing offers a unique canvas for creativity, allowing the combination of jewelry, similar to its counterPAIRt, the helix. The options are diverse and adapted to different styles and preferences. The anti-helix piercing stands out as an aesthetic choice that gives rebelliousness, without losing elegance, a perfect definition of current fashion.

Versatility in piercing combinations

An outstanding feature of the anti-helix piercing is its versatility, as it is compatible with a variety of types of piercings. a variety of piercing types. Recommended options include piercings in other PAIRts of the cartilage or the straight bar for a minimalist look. The piercing offers you the opportSINGLEy to explore your aesthetic by adding pieces to the top of the ear.

It is crucial to keep in mind that, due to its location, care of the contra-helix piercing is essential to avoid complications. Here are our recommendations to ensure the health and durability of your piercing..

How to cure the piercing against helix

The healing phase after piercing a helix piercing is a process that requires patience and a lot of attention. patience and a lot of attention. The evolution of the piercing is usually quite long, at least six months. Being an unprotected area, it is exposed to more shocks and friction, so its healing is more complex.

The care involved is similar to that of other cartilage piercings, however, here are some key recommendations for you to keep in mind:

1. Clean your ear every dayTo take care of our anti helix piercing we recommend you to do it once a day with a compress soaked in saline solution or antibacterial soap with neutral pH.
2. Do not touch your piercingAvoid touching or playing with the piercing, except for times dedicated to care. Unnecessary contact can delay healing and increase the risk of infection. This is equally important for both a labret jewelry and an earring, but the latter is usually more important.
3. Patience before the change of jewelryKeep in mind that the piercings against helix are quite fragile as they are located in a rather unique area of piercing. If you change the jewelry too soon, you run the risk of slowing down healing and causing inflammation or infection.

The care procedure should be performed at least twice a day for two months, depending on the condition of the piercing. In addition, Adamina recommends that you take care with your hair and headphones. The anti-helix piercing is located close to the face, so it is prone to come into contact with various bacteria. During healing, try to hold your hair to prevent it from getting tangled in the jewelry. tangling in the jewelry or bringing in bacteria..

It is important to mention that the beach and swimming pool are not recommended during the healing period. Keep in mind that an important aspect of the healing process is the selection of the material and jewelry for your piercing.. At Adamina we offer you the best material and jewelry for your freshly pierced contra helix. Wait, as a last tip! Sleep on a clean pillow every night, it will make a difference in the healing period.

Best jewelry for contra helix piercing

Although the choice of jewelry depends mainly on aesthetic preferences, we also have to take into account the pending allergies or the piercing site. An unsuitable piece delays healing.. The materials that we can use in the contra helix are:

Gold: It can be used as a material for the jewelry during the healing phase, but the gold must be 14 to 18.

Titanium: Titanium is the best material for new piercings, since its price is quite attractive, it is light and quite resistant for long periods of time.

Surgical steel: This is the most popular material due to its low cost, but it is important to know that it contains nickel. Therefore, it is not recommended during the healing phase as it can irritate the skin.

 

In Adamina we have different options for your piece against helix. Below, we present those that are available in our store are:

Hoops or earrings: you can use a small size hoop for your contra helix. A perfect choice to combine with other piercings you have in your ear. Adamina's pieces offer you a classic look, like the Liebe Gold Piercing Piercing or more avant-garde silver designs like our mini Bright Silver.

 

Labret with screw-on fitting: labrets have a fitting that is screwed onto the bar of the PAIRt. You can find clasps with internal steel thread such as the Piercing Libra Silver or with external thread with white zirconia stones such as the Piercing Rim Mini Gold

 

So, will you finally decide to try a piercing against helix? With our care recommendation, you'll get the most out of wearing this beauty in my ear. Discover the perfect pieces to express express your most personal style with Adamina you can't miss it!