Helix Piercing Guide: Earrings, Jewellery & Care Tips | Lark & Berry

Helix Piercing Guide: Everything You Need to Know


What is a Helix Piercing?

A helix piercing is positioned on the upper cartilage area of the ear. Unlike lobe piercings, helix piercings involve firmer cartilage tissue, requiring a professional needle piercing for safe, accurate placement.

Popular Helix Jewellery Styles

Helix piercings offer extensive styling versatility:

Studs and Flat-back Earrings

  • Helix piercing studs with flat-backs for maximum comfort and security.
  • Gold helix studs for a luxurious, timeless aesthetic.
  • Silver helix earrings for a contemporary, minimalist style.

Hoops and Rings

  • Delicate helix hoop earrings for subtle, everyday elegance.
  • Helix ear hoops offering refined dimension and sparkle.
  • Gold and silver helix piercing hoops for versatile styling options.

Statement Crawlers and Bars

  • Helix bars for sophisticated, bold statement pieces.
  • Diamond crawlers customised to accentuate the natural curve of your helix.

Helix Piercing Process: What to Expect

Your helix piercing begins with a professional consultation to determine optimal placement. Using a sterile piercing needle—not a piercing gun—your piercer will quickly and safely perform the piercing, minimising tissue trauma and ensuring a comfortable experience.

Helix Piercing Pain Scale

Helix piercings typically rate around 5-6/10 on the pain scale. Most clients describe the sensation as a quick, sharp pinch.

"My helix piercing had a brief sharp pinch but was over quickly. It healed steadily, and now I love styling it with delicate hoops." – Grace, 27

Helix Piercing Healing Time & Aftercare

Helix piercings require 6-12 months for complete healing due to limited blood flow to cartilage tissue. Follow these crucial aftercare tips:

  • Clean twice daily with sterile saline solution.
  • Avoid touching, rotating, or unnecessarily moving jewellery.
  • Minimise pressure by avoiding sleeping on the pierced side.
  • Avoid swimming pools and direct contact with hair products initially.

Choosing Quality Helix Piercing Jewellery

Select premium materials to support healing and maintain comfort:

  • 14k solid gold or titanium: Hypoallergenic and durable for sensitive skin.
  • Flat-back push-pull earrings: Secure, comfortable, and ideal for cartilage piercings.
  • Lab-grown diamonds: Sustainable, ethical luxury for enhanced sparkle.

Styling Your Helix Piercing

Create a beautifully curated ear by combining studs, hoops, and statement jewellery. Consult with your piercer to choose jewellery that complements your ear shape perfectly.

Ready to Style Your Helix Piercing?

Explore our collection of luxury helix earrings or book a piercing consultation to elevate your ear styling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How soon can I change my helix piercing jewellery?

Wait at least 3-4 months before your first jewellery change, and consider professional assistance initially to prevent complications.

Are helix piercings safe?

Yes, when performed professionally with proper aftercare and quality jewellery, helix piercings are safe and heal reliably.

Can everyone wear helix crawlers?

Ear anatomy varies, so consult your piercer to determine the best crawler or statement jewellery to suit your unique helix shape.

Explore more piercing tips in our Fine Piercing Guides & Resources.

✨ How Our Signature Ear Styling Session Works

Ready for your ear glow-up? Follow our simple 5-step process:

  1. Choose Your Session:
    Come visit us in-store or book your session virtually from the comfort of your home—your choice, your convenience.
  2. Personalised Ear Analysis:
    Our specialized Ear Stylist carefully studies your unique ear anatomy, your facial structure, and your personal style to create the perfect look for you.
  3. Customised Recommendations:
    She’ll curate a tailored selection of earring styles and placements that perfectly flatter you, always keeping your budget clearly in mind.
  4. Piercing Optional, Sparkle Guaranteed:
    If you’re ready for a new piercing, our stylist can safely perform it right away. But no piercing? No worries! We specialise in transforming your ear style even without adding new piercings—using our stunning collections.
  5. Leave Styled and Sparkling:
    Your stylist will expertly place your new pieces for you, ensuring you leave refreshed, sparkling, and feeling like your most luxurious self.

✨ Why Choose Our Ear Styling?

  • Everlasting Quality: We exclusively use solid 14K gold and premium lab-grown diamonds—pieces designed to sparkle forever. Sleep, shower, and live in them daily; they’ll never lose their shine or sparkle.
  • Safe, Gentle Piercings: For new piercings, we only use sterile needles, ensuring safer, gentler experiences, quicker healing, and less trauma to your ear.
  • Expertise You Can Trust: Our Ear Stylist has styled thousands—including celebrities, influencers, and luxury clients from across the globe.
  • For Every Age, Every Style: From teens (parental permission required, see T&Cs) to elegant clients in their 80s—it’s never too early or too late to enjoy a luxurious ear glow-up.

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Stately Marquise Diamond Crescent Earring

£880

14K Gold | 0.26ct

 

Diamond Sun Rays Tiara Earring

£875

14K Gold | 0.4ct

 

Statement Chain Stud

£845

14K Gold | 0.42ct

 

Royal Heiress Diamond Earring

£705

14K Gold | 0.37ct

 

Veto Lux Diamond Stud

£605

14K Gold | 0.54 ct

 

Veto Lux Blue Sapphire and Marquise Diamond Stud

£605

14K Gold | 0.54 ct | 0.29ct

 

Veto Lux Emerald and Marquise Diamond Stud

£605

14K Gold | 0.54 ct | 0.29ct

 

Veto Lux Oval and Marquise Diamond Stud

£605

14K Gold | 0.29 ct

 

Majestic Diamond Crescent Earring

£550

14K Gold | 0.19ct

 

Butterfly Stud

£515

14K Gold | 0.207ct

 

Veto Blossom Diamond Stud

£510

14K Gold | 0.2ct

 

Diamond Leaf Hoop

£305

14K Gold | 0.03ct

 

Dune Diamond Large Brushed Hoop

£300

14K Gold | 0.04ct

 

Dune Diamond Medium Brushed Hoop

£255

14K Gold | 0.03ct

 

Dune Diamond Small Brushed Hoop

£220

14K Gold | 0.03ct

 

Marquise Set Knife Edged Hoop

£255

14K Gold | 0.06ct

 

Marquise Set Knife Edged Hoop - Blue Sapphire

£225

14K Gold | 0.06ct

 

Marquise Set Knife Edged Hoop - Emerald

£235

14K Gold | 0.06ct

 

Marquise Set Knife Edged Hoop - Ruby

£225

14K Gold | 0.06ct

 

Modernist Diamond Dot Stud Earring

£195

14K Gold | 0.03ct

 

Interstellar Starburst Diamond Stud Earring

£205

14K Gold | 0.02ct

 

Mini Shooting Star Diamond Stud Earring

£185

14K Gold | 0.02ct

 

Trio Diamond Stud Earring

£195

14K Gold | 0.015ct

 

Halo Mini Full Diamond Stud Earring

£265

14K Gold | 0.04ct

 

Halo Mini Diamond Stud Earring

£285

14K Gold | 0.05ct

 

Omnis Double Baguette Stud Earring

£165

14K Gold | 0.20ct

 

Lightning Strike Diamond Stud Earring

£270

14K Gold | 0.04ct

 

Mini Moon Diamond Stud Earring

£265

14K Gold | 0.04ct

 

Mini Heart Diamond Stud Earring

£225

14K Gold | 0.02ct

 

Modernist Diamond Dot Stud Earring

£195

14K Gold | 0.03ct

 

Halo Mini Full Diamond Stud Earring

£265

14K Gold | 0.04ct

 

Veto Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Stud Earring

£385

14K Gold | 0.02ct

 

Halo Mini Diamond Stud Earring

£285

14K Gold | 0.05ct

 

Trio Stone Diamond Crawler Stud Earring

£225

14K Gold | 0.05ct

 

Modernist Diamond Stud Earring

£275

14K Gold | 0.03ct

 

Omnis Double Baguette Stud Earring

£165

14K Gold | 0.20ct

 

Shooting Star Diamond Crawler Stud Earring

£405

14K Gold | 0.14ct

 

Modernist Diamond Pavé Linear Stud Earring

£285

14K Gold | 0.05ct

 

Starburst Drop Diamond Crawler Stud Earring

£305

14K Gold | 0.061ct

 

Marquise Set Knife Edged Hoop

£255

14K Gold | 0.06ct

 

Modernist Diamond Dot Stud Earring

£195

14K Gold | 0.03ct

 

Interstellar Starburst Diamond Stud Earring

£205

14K Gold | 0.02ct

 

Mini Shooting Star Diamond Stud Earring

£185

14K Gold | 0.02ct

 

Trio Diamond Stud Earring

£195

14K Gold | 0.015ct

 

Halo Mini Full Diamond Stud Earring

£265

14K Gold | 0.04ct

 

Halo Mini Diamond Stud Earring

£285

14K Gold | 0.05ct

 

Trio Stone Diamond Crawler Stud Earring

£225

14K Gold | 0.05ct

 

Modernist Diamond Stud Earring

£275

14K Gold | 0.03ct

 

Omnis Double Baguette Stud Earring

£165

14K Gold | 0.20ct

 

Modernist Stud Earring

£195

14K Gold

 

Veto Sapphire and Diamond Stud Earring

£230

14K Gold | 0.01ct

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