How do you choose the diameter of a helix hoop?
Has your helix finally healed, and are you looking for a new piece of jewellery? Have you found a hoop you love but aren't sure which diameter to choose?
Choosing piercing jewellery matters. At Solstice, we take care to help you find jewellery that fits.
Located in the cartilage at the top of the ear, the helix piercing is a popular choice. Several hoops are often worn here to create an ear stack, combining multiple pieces of jewellery. There are 3 helix hoop diameters to consider: 6, 8 and 10 mm.Â
By the end of this article, you'll know how to choose your hoop size. Let's explore the options together.
Which jewellery should you choose for a helix piercing?
The helix is often the first piercing people choose. Subtle and stylish, it catches the eye. Its placement makes it easy to style with studs, hoops and chains.
We recommend waiting until healing is complete before changing your jewellery. If you are unsure, ask a professional piercer to assess the piercing before you switch to a new piece.
For jewellery, we recommend hoops and studs for healed piercings. A helix hoop can be a lovely choice for your helix. It brings rounded shapes and softness to an ear stack. Depending on your taste, it can make your look more understated or more expressive.
The outer rim of the ear offers several possible helix placements. This gives you room to stack several hoops for added volume.
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To compare hoop styles and see how they stack at the helix, explore them in the Solstice Ear Stack Builder.
Build my ear stackChoosing your hoop diameter
To choose the diameter of your helix hoop, look at the position of your piercing. Is it close to the lobe? At the top of the ear? Near the skull? Towards the outside or the inside?
There are 3 hoop diameters to consider for the helix: 6, 8 and 10 mm. Choose the diameter that best suits your piercing placement and the look you want. Here are a few starting points:
- 6 mm hoops may give a close fit on some helix piercings; check your anatomy and piercing position
- 8 to 10 mm hoops can suit placements higher on the helix
- 8 mm hoops can suit placements lower on the helix
These diameters are a guide: your choice depends on your anatomy and the position of the piercing channel, without putting pressure on the ear. Fit is also covered in the APP's criteria for initial piercing jewellery. This reference is for information; our catalogue jewellery is intended for healed piercings.
Let your taste guide you! Do you like loose-fitting jewellery that hangs down? Try a larger size, often 10 mm. Do you prefer close-fitting hoops that sit near the skin? Consider a smaller size, 8 mm or even 6 mm, without putting pressure on your ear. A successful ear stack is one that feels like you.
Finally, choose quality piercing jewellery in a material and finish that suit you, and check the product details carefully. Titanium and 316L stainless steel are different materials, and our catalogue jewellery is for healed piercings.
These sizes are a guide: the position of your piercing and the shape of your ear matter too. This TikTok shows how to think about diameter and the look you want.