01. Thickness About (Gauge Size)
02. Length About
03. Material About
04. Type About

1).16G　(Diameter: 1.2mm)

A thickness that can be used even for standard pierced ears.
This is a popular gauge size.
Even for those who have pierced their ears with 14G, if you haven't worn earrings for a while, the piercing hole may have shrunk, so 16G is recommended.

2).14G　(Diameter: 1.6mm)

If you pierced your ears with a 14G needle, please choose 14G.
Also, generally, people who have cartilage piercings or body piercing holes done at hospitals tend to have 14G.

Piercing Hole Thickness +1mm

For easier attachment and removal of parts and cleaning of barbells, we recommend adding +1mm to the piercing hole thickness. Individual differences exist, but generally, 7mm is popular for helix piercings.
* If the length does not fit, please use our Return & Exchange Service.
* If there is a possibility of swelling due to unstable holes or other reasons, we recommend adding an additional +1mm.

How to Measure Piercing Hole Thickness

01. What You Need

Prepare a fashion earring and a ruler. Set the earring back "reversed" and you’re ready.

02. Insert the Earring

Insert the earring from the front while keeping the back attached.

03. Slide the Back

Slide the back to the surface of the ear. At this time, press with your finger to prevent the post tip from coming out from behind the ear.

04. Measure

The distance from the back’s position to the tip of the post is the thickness of your ear.

About metal allergies

Allergic reactions to plated items are typically caused when corrosion allows the underlying metal to migrate to the surface. Because the barbells sold by PICOLLET use only 18-karat gold (K18) and platinum (Pt850), there is no concern about allergic reactions caused by such exposure.

Assay results of PICOLLET barbells

K18YG
Au(Gold)75.0%, Cu(Copper)12.5%, Ag(Silver)12.5%

Pt850
Pt(Platinum)85.0%, Pd(Palladium)15%

※Some individuals may experience allergic reactions to gold or platinum themselves.
※If the barbell you purchased does not suit your skin, please use our Returns & Exchanges service.
※We do not use plating, GF, or GP in any of our products.
※We allow a margin of error of less than 0.9% in the analysis results.

1). Gold (K18YG）

A refined shine that enhances the design.
The wide variety of components is also appealing.

2). Platinum (Pt850）

Pure white that brings out gemstone color.
A clean, radiant shine.

What Is a Helix Piercing?

A helix piercing is one of the most popular types of cartilage piercings. It is placed in the upper ear cartilage near the rim, in the area called the scaphoid fossa.
Because it sits close to eye level and is easy to notice, and because it adds a bright accent around the face, it is popular not only with younger people but also with those in their 40s and 50s.

The recommended placement for a helix piercing is around where the curve of the ear rim cartilage starts turning downward.
When you look in the mirror, it can look especially cute if it sits close to eye level.
To enjoy your helix piercing more attractively, it is important to understand the shape of your own ear well.
Since a helix is pierced near the edge, the shape of the ear rim may make it impossible to wear the piercing you wanted.
If the folded part of the ear rim looks like it may hit the piercing, you may need to place the piercing hole slightly inward from the edge.

Pain tolerance varies from person to person, so it is hard to say for sure, but if you use a piercing device, it is done all at once with the spring force, so the pain is over in an instant.
If you get it done at a clinic, anesthesia may be available before the procedure, so if you are sensitive to pain, we recommend getting it done at a clinic.
Also, the pain from getting a piercing lasts longer after the piercing than during it, so it is reassuring to prepare pain relief in advance.

Helix piercings are easy to check in a mirror, so many people are able to do them themselves.
However, when you do it yourself, the hole may end up angled. Of course, if the hole is angled, the piercing will also sit at an angle when worn.
To avoid mistakes like this, a clinic is recommended if you are inexperienced.

Caring for a piercing hole is simple: when you take a bath, gently rinse the piercing hole with a shower.
Even if you think you rinsed your body with the shower, shampoo, sweat, and sebum are often still left around the hole.
Just rinsing the hole with the shower for a few seconds at the end of your bath is enough for everyday care.
As a rule, please remember that until the piercing hole stabilizes, it is still a wound.
If you carelessly touch the wound or fail to keep it clean, problems can occur.
If a problem does occur, check whether the material of the piercing you are wearing is suitable for your body.
If the problem does not resolve easily, it is important to receive proper treatment at a clinic or similar facility.

About Metal Allergies

It is important not to irritate or strain a newly pierced hole.
For that reason, you should avoid designs that can get caught in your hair, as well as large, heavy motifs.
It is also important to choose a material that suits your body and is designed to help prevent metal allergies.
Lightweight, small designs with no snagging points are recommended.
For barbell length, until the piercing hole stabilizes, we recommend a length of “piercing hole thickness + 2 mm” to allow for swelling.
If you choose a barbell that is a perfect fit before it has stabilized, there will be no room for dirt or discharge to escape, which can lead to problems such as inflammation, infection, or granulomas.
However, if it is too long, it can create unnecessary snagging after the swelling goes down, so we recommend piercing hole + 2 mm.