The helix piercing is a type of body piercing that runs from the earlobe to the shoulder. It is a piercing often used by piercers to extract a hoop earring gently. This is a relatively simple piercing to perform, and it only takes a few minutes to take out.
This piercing is typically located on the ear’s helix and looks like a double helix. It generally takes about one to two months to heal after the piercing. If you’re thinking about acquiring your first helix piercing, this blog post will teach you how to remove a helix piercing and give you tips on the best ways to take it out.
How to take a helix piercing out?
The helix piercing is a popular piercing style that can have a long-term and long-term impact on your overall look. However, knowing how to take out the helix piercing after you have completed your look is important.
It’s most difficult to take out a helix piercing because it is very close to the ear and difficult to get to. The best way to take a helix piercing out is to use a flat object such as a credit card or needle-nose pliers to get underneath the skin and use your fingers to push the bar back in.
First, wash your hands and ensure you have a clean surface to put your fingers on. Then, you should grab a pair of tweezers and pick the ring of your finger. If the ring is still attached to your skin, you must apply warm water to the area. Then, you will need to pull on the ring with the tweezers gently.
If it is still attached, you may need to make an incision around it and gently pull the ring off your finger. This method may hurt, but it is safer than doing nothing. After you remove the ring, you should put some antiseptic cream on the wound. Make sure that you clean the wound well. Then, bandage it to help it heal.
When can I change my helix piercing?
You may be thinking about changing your helix piercing, but it may be the right time to wait. Although it’s easy to see the new hoop sticking out of your ear, you should always consider your options. You should wait a few weeks to see how the piercing is healing. The piercing may take a while to settle in before you decide to change it.
It is recommended that you wait six weeks before you change your helix piercing. The two-week wait is recommended for the healing period. However, if you are looking for a new style, you can change your helix piercing after two weeks.
How to take out a helix-piercing ball?
When you have a helix piercing, it can be difficult to take out. This is especially true if the ball is on the other side of the body. The ball is usually found on the front of the body, but sometimes, it can be on the back.
The best way to take out a helix-piercing ball is to pull on it with a twisting motion. You can use a needle if you cannot get your hand on the ball. Carefully put the needle inside the ball and then twist it. You will hear a crunching noise as you remove the ball.
How to take care of your helix piercing after it’s taken out?
When you choose to get a helix piercing, it is important to understand how to take care of it. It is important to keep your helix piercing clean, but there are some things you should know that might help you.
Use sea salt water to soak your piercing post-piercing. This can help reduce swelling, and soaking your piercing ensures it stays clean.
You may try to sleep on your stomach as much as possible. Sleeping on your stomach can help to reduce the swelling, and it is also important because your helix piercing is on the back of your ear.
Conclusion
Some people love their helix piercings; for others, it is the worst thing they have ever done. If you have an unwanted helix piercing, you can do a few things to get rid of it. If you haven’t been looking after your piercing and it starts to get infected, you can take it out yourself by using a needle.
FAQs
Can I take out my cartilage piercing if it hurts?
Yes, you can take out your cartilage piercing if it hurts. A piercing is made out of metal, so you can always remove it. But it is advised that you visit a doctor first to ensure that it is not infected. If you do decide to remove it, make sure that you follow all the safety procedures and precautions provided by the doctor.
How do you unscrew a helix piercing?
You can remove a helix piercing with a pair of needle-nosed pliers, or by cutting it with a sharp blade.
Why can't I unscrew my helix piercing?
Helix piercings are generally made with stainless steel, and if it's not lubricated with petroleum jelly, it will turn into a mess. So it's very important to lubricate them before using a screwdriver. If you don't lubricate it, it will wear the tip of the screwdriver, and will become useless.
Which way does a piercing ball unscrew?
The piercing ball unscrews in the direction of the arrow. A screwdriver should be used to do so.
How do you take a helix piercing out with a flat back?
A helix piercing usually involves two steps. First, you have to open the piercing up to expose the tip. Then, you need to remove the point. To remove the point, first use a pin tool or a pliers to grab the point and pull it out. Then, carefully remove it by pulling it toward the center, while using another pin tool or a pair of tweezers to hold the edge of the piercing.
I am Patricia Robinson, an amateur writer with a passion for body piercings. I’ve been crazy about piercings since I got my first one, a little stud in my ear, when I was just 10 years old.
Fast forward to now and I’ve got more than a dozen piercings scattered across my body – tongue, navel, ears, nose, you name it! I just want you to get give honest-to-goodness advice from someone who’s been there, done that, and got the piercings to prove it!
