

Professionals use a piercing instrument called ear piercing gun. However, getting the piercing done from professionals is strongly recommended.
#Triple forward helix professional#
People have a list to opt from, “at home” piercing to professional piercing, each having different styles of their own. History has it that men, women, and children of different cultures did have their ears pierced to keep up with the existing traditions then. The belief was that they would be given a “proper Christian burial” if ever they died at sea and their bodies were found by people on the shore. The earrings they wore were an indication of having crossed the equator or having accomplished the great task of traveling around the world. Since the ancient Greek times, the practice of wearing gold earrings was prevalent in sailors. Body piercing is another fashion trend which is in vogue. Hence, they dress up accordingly keeping up with the current fashion trends, use makeup, wear different hairstyles, etc. The general trend is to make an impression on all and sundry as also to look different. Though it is related to tradition, piercing the lobes are said to have therapeutic value from an acupuncture point of view.Ĭhanging your appearance is a great way to make a fashion statement. For example, in Hindu culture, almost all girls and boys get their earlobes pierced before they turn 3. ( helix piercing with diamond, white gold helix piercing, gold clip helix piercing.In some countries, piercing is associated with religion and culture. If you still have a doubt about the helix ring or helix piercing sizes, we recommand you to ask a professionnal piercer or do not hesitate to contact us.

To measure a ring for your helix piercing, simply use a ring you already have and measure the internal diameter as follow to know the size you need to get (in mm/in)įor helix piercing, ring size vary between 6mm(0,23in) and 9mm(0,35in).Ħmm(0,23in) and 7mm(0,27in) tend to be the most common sizes for this piercing.įor example if you like to wear your helix ring close to the ear, you may want to choose a ring of 6mm(0,23in), and if you like your ring more pendant, choose a ring of 7mm(0,27in) or 8mm(0,31in) If it's a bioplast clip labret, measure it all the way excluding the platform base (see below) To measure a labret you simply have to measure the barbell length excluding the platform base and screw head if there is one.
#Triple forward helix skin#
It is important to have a piercing jewel at the perfect length.Ī barbell that is too short can compress the skin and be painful when a barbell that is too long will bump or get caught in clothes. It is particularly recommanded to those who like to wear larger and more visible piercing jewels. Less common, it is possible to wear piercing jewels with a 1,6mm(14G) gauge at your helix.

It's also the size that is generally used as first piercing jewel during healing.ġ,2mm(16G) give you many options of jewels for your lip piercings, from the smallest and discreet to something more sophisticated ( helix diamond piercing or gold and emerald helix piercing for example) There is two main barbell gauge sizes for helix piercings : 1,2mm(16G) and 1,6mm(14G) (barbell diameter).Īs for helix piercing, 1,2mm(16G) is the standard and most common gauge size. Though we recommend you to wait a complete heal (around 6 months) before wearing this type of jewel. It is made of a flat platform on one side that lean behind the ear and there's a screw thread on the other side where you can screw any jewel or ball.Ĭonfortable, easy to take off, light and discreet, the bioplast labret (flexible material) with a clip head make it the perfect option for a helix piercing ( gold infinite helix piercing, snake gold helix piercing, tahiti pearl gold piercing for helix.) Very popular with a little gem or a real diamond ( diamond helix piercing),the labret is the most popular type of barbell for this piercing. Helix piercing offer a vast range of jewels options: There is a vast range of piercing for the ear as rook piercing, daith piercing, industrial piercing, conch piercing, though helix piercing still remain one of the most popular. NOTE : This piercing sizing chart is a general suggestion based on our experience and knowledge in body piercing, though it is important to note that piercing jewel length or piercing type options can vary depending on your morphology or the way your piercing has been done. Here is a sizing guide to better understand the proper body jewelry gauge sizes and measurements.
#Triple forward helix how to#
Helix piercing : how to measure and find the right size for your piercing?
