Helix Piercing What Looks Great + Aftercare & What You Need To Know

Helix and spiral piercings both involve piercing the ear’s upper cartilage; however, there are several different kinds of helix piercings.

“Pain tolerance varies, but generally your helix will hurt more than your lobes as it is less fleshy,” says Freed. Cartilage tissue is denser, which can require more force to pierce through, resulting in a bit more pain. But the pain is temporary, and your beautiful new piercing is forever.