Piercing against Helix: care and how to find your perfect jewel

He Forward Helix piercing, also known as anti-helix, It stands as a bold and distinctive expression in the art of piercing. The name "Forward Helix" is attributed to its strategic location, opposite the helix, between the ear and the face.

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

Versatility in piercing combinations

A notable feature of the antihelix piercing is its versatility, as it is compatible with a variety of types of piercingsPopular options include piercings in other parts of the cartilage or a straight barbell for a minimalist look. Piercings offer the opportSingley to explore your aesthetic by adding pieces to the upper part of your ear.

It is crucial to note that due to its location, the Forward Helix piercing care It is essential to avoid complications. Below are our recommendations for ensure the health and durability of your piercing.

How to heal a helix piercing

The healing phase after piercing a piercing against helix is ​​a process that requires patience and a lot of attentionThe healing process of a piercing usually takes quite a long time, at least six months. Because it's an unprotected area, it's exposed to more impacts and friction, making it more difficult to heal.

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

1. Clean your ear every day: To care for our anti-helix piercing, we recommend doing it once a day with a compress soaked in saline solution or pH-neutral antibacterial soap.
2. Don't touch your piercingAvoid touching or playing with your piercing, except when dedicated to caring for it. Unnecessary contact can delay healing and increase the risk of infection. This is equally important for both a labret and a hoop, but the latter is often more important.
3. Patience before changing jewelryKeep in mind that helix piercings are quite fragile because they're located in a unique piercing area. If you change the jewelry too soon, you risk slowing 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 be careful with hair and headphones. He anti-helix piercing It is located close to the face, so it is prone to coming into contact with various bacteria. During healing, try to tie the hair to prevent it from get tangled in the jewelry or bring bacteria.

It is important to mention that the beach and pool are not recommended during the healing period.Keep in mind that an important aspect of healing is the Selecting the material and jewelry for your piercingAt Adamina, we offer the best materials and jewelry for your newly done helix piercing. Lastly, one last piece of advice! Sleep on a clean pillow every night; it will make a difference in the healing process.

The best jewelry for helix piercings

Although the choice of jewelry It depends mainly on aesthetic preferences, also, we have to take into account any pending allergies or the location of the piercing. An inadequate tooth delays healing.The materials we can use in the contra helix are:

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

Titanium: Titanium is the best material for new piercings, as it's quite attractively priced, lightweight, and durable enough for long periods of time.

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

In Adamina We have different options for your piece against helixBelow are the ones available in our store:

Hoops or rings: You can use a small hoop for your counterhelix. A perfect choice to combine with other piercings you have in your ear. Adamina's pieces offer you a classic look like Piercing Liebe Gold or more avant-garde silver designs like ours mini Bright Silver.

Labret with screw-on attachment: Labrets feature an attachment that screws onto the bar of the piece. You can find internally threaded steel closures such as the Libra Silver Piercing or external thread with white zirconia stones such as Piercing Rim Mini Gold

So, in the end you are going to decide to try a helix piercingWith our care recommendations, you'll be able to enjoy wearing this beauty to the fullest. Discover the perfect pieces for express your most personal style with Adamina you can't miss it!