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A helix piercing sits higher up in the ear and is an outer cartilage piercing. There are a number of placements available too, such as a forward helix, a double helix and even triple variations.
You have quite a lot of space to play with and if you are getting a piercing in Birmingham, at Outliers Ink, I will guide you on the day for the best placement but ultimately as long as it is safe to do so we will place it where you are most happy.
At Outliers Ink we will pierce you with sterile titanium jewellery only or if budget permits 14k gold, as they are hypoallergenic and do not contain any nickel. This gives your piercings the best chance of healing well.
Helix piercings have a typical healing time of 3-6 months. After your piercing you will be provided with an aftercare kit along with aftercare advice for you to follow.
Nicole is out here changing lives one dot at a time! Her SMP skills are unmatched and whether it’s a piercing or SMP client they will all say the same thing, Nicole takes the time to make sure her work enhances and suits their features. They always leave with extra confidence.
Here at Outliers Ink in Birmingham, I absolutely will not pierce with a gun and my advice would be to avoid any establishment that does. They are terribly unhygienic, prone to malfunction, terrible for accuracy and a lot more traumatic for your tissue than a needle may ever appear to be. I only want the best for my clients and if you’re reading this I think it’s safe to assume you want the best for yourself too
I will not pierce the area with a hoop to minimise infection risk. I adopt a safety first approach and once healed you are free to wear whatever jewellery you desire. I often source exclusive pieces for my piercing clients in Birmingham, but let’s get the area healed and healthy first.
As with all tattoos and piercings, pain is subjective and different for each individual. My clients often give this piercing a 3 out of 10 pain scale rating. Personally I would give it a 4 out of 10 because I have a low tolerance for piercings but a high pain tolerance for tattoos, go figure. The good news that everyone can agree on is that the piercing process itself is very quick.
Walk in piercing appointments in Birmingham are available from 3:30pm onwards.
Earlier appointments from 12-3pm are reserved for pre bookings only.
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