Once the excitement is over, caring for it may feel less than worth it. Remember when you thought pounding soju shots was a good idea until you woke up the next morning with an absolute banger of a hangover? Well, piercing aftercare may feel like that. Piercing aftercare: What now? Photography: Ayrus Hill via Unsplash Comparatively, I’d say my lobe piercing pain was a one. So, exactly how much did it hurt? Honestly, it wasn’t too bad. And just like that, I was done! The process was fast, lasting less than five minutes. After the needle was through and he threaded the stud through the hole, my ear felt hot and uncomfortable – but none of that sharp pain from earlier. Finally, time to do the deed!Īs the needle pierced my skin, I felt a sharp pinching pain that only lasted a second or two and subsided pretty quickly. Next, he sterilised the area with an alcohol swab. After selecting an earring, my piercer assessed the most suitable placement for it, marking it out with a pen for me to see if I liked it. I personally opted to get mine done at Needles N Pinsz, a piercing and tattoo studio. Local Scene The lion city's raddest tattoo artists and parlours What to expect: My experience in Singapore Photography: Natalie-Elizabeth Tan Of course, you’ll pay more if you get an 18K gold stud as compared to a titanium one. Prices depend on the location and type of jewellery used. Let’s talk pricesĮxpect to fork out anything from $11 to over $100. Only get the best for your body – these hypoallergenic metals won’t irritate your ear or hinder the healing process. You don’t want a nasty infection! Finally, go for jewellery studs in pure silver, 14K gold and above, titanium or surgical stainless steel (it’s corrosion-resistant and suitable for biomedical purposes). Check that they wear gloves during the piercing and that all the equipment is sterile. It goes without saying, but ensure your piercer is sanitary.
#Helix cartilage piercing skin
The sharp needle goes through the skin like butter, while the gun uses blunt force and may end up damaging the cartilage. Opt for a piercer who uses a needle, not a gun.
First, ask what piercing equipment they use. There are a number of reputable piercing studios in Singapore, but here’s a checklist to make sure you have what you need.
#Helix cartilage piercing how to
Don’t worry, it still looks just as fab! How to choose a good piercing service But if the curve of your ear cartilage isn’t prominent enough, the piercer may recommend you get a flat helix instead.
Everything you need to know about getting a helix piercing Photography: Kilian Seiler via Unsplash Is it for everyone?Īnatomically, anyone can get a helix piercing. So if you’re contemplating getting one, let me tell you what to expect, how to choose a piercer, and give you aftercare advice. Spoiler alert: the piercing hurt way less than I thought it would. That is, until last month, when I finally decided #yolo (cliche, I know). Yet I never dared to take the plunge for fear of the pain. A post shared by Beyoncé a piercing I’ve wanted ever since I saw it years ago on Beyonce, who has a drool-worthy collection.
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